Agate Beach Travel Guide

Newport

After viewing the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, a short walk and climb down some stairs brings one to the tide pools.  At low tide people can walk carefully around the multiple tide pools and spot many various sea creatures.  Starfish and octopus are a favorite to find.  It’s not a place for unbalanced persons....they actually have a few falls each day.
After viewing the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, a short walk and climb down some stairs brings one to the tide pools.  At low tide people can walk carefully around the multiple tide pools and spot many various sea creatures.  Starfish and octopus are a favorite to find.  It’s not a place for unbalanced persons....they actually have a few falls each day.
The tide pools are fun to explore but your footing must be steady.  There's lots to see when the tide is out, plus the lighthouse is at the top of the cliff, along with nesting birds.
Viewed from the lighthouse path you can see large colonies of common murres, cormorants and a few seagulls,  on top of haystacks nesting. During June the mother pushes the chick into the ocean where their dad is waiting below to teach them to swim and hunt.  Many don't make the ocean....it's a long fall down.
The tide was just right, and we climbed down the cliff to the beach.  This view of the lighthouse framed by the rocks with the pelicans basking in the sun made for an interesting perspective.
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Ocean House

Ocean House

3 out of 5
4920 NW Woody Way Newport OR
The price is ฿3,635 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿3,635
฿4,494 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (364 reviews)
Amazing veiw. Great staff.

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Ocean House
Starfish Point

Starfish Point

3 out of 5
140 NW 48th St Newport OR
The price is ฿6,816 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿6,816
฿7,736 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach condo in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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We loved our stay. The place is phenomenal and Dagny was wonderful. We will absolutely be returning for a longer stay.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Starfish Point
Schooner Landing

Schooner Landing

3 out of 5
201 NW 66th Drive Newport OR
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8/10 Very Good! (63 reviews)
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Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

3 out of 5
3641 NW Oceanview Drive Newport OR
The price is ฿4,458 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿4,458
฿5,060 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,507 reviews)
This place is amazing. We stayed in the penthouse suite and it did not disappoint. My 4 kids, wife and I had plenty of room. Beautiful bathrooms with huge tubs and big showers. Had a fully stocked kitchen with pots, pans, cutlery, plates and pretty much everything you need to cook with and eat with ...

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Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

2.5 out of 5
3803 SW Highway 101 Lincoln City OR
The price is ฿2,386 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿2,386
฿2,708 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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Hallmark Resort - Newport

Hallmark Resort - Newport

3.5 out of 5
744 SW Elizabeth Street Newport OR
The price is ฿5,397 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿5,397
฿6,156 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
King suite with spa is a very nice room. Balcony is nice and large. Has small kitchen with plates, cups and few utensils. Microwave, kureig, small fridge and dishwasher. No stove. Nice pool and hot tub. Clean property. Beach access is a little challenging with steps and trail. Overall a great place ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hallmark Resort - Newport
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Other neighbourhoods around Agate Beach

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Deco District

When in Deco District, you can plan a visit to Ripley's Believe It or Not and Yaquina Bay Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Deco District
This is the building where the fishing boats drop of their daily catch and the trucks than go and disperse the load to stores.

Bayfront

While visiting Bayfront, you might make a stop by sights like Ripley's Believe It or Not and Oregon Undersea Gardens.

Bayfront


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