Agate Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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. #outdoors #travel #lighthouse #history

Popular places to visit

Yaquina Head Light House

Yaquina Head Light House

5/5(3 reviews)

Spot whales and learn about the nature and history of the area via the docents and interactive displays of this charming lighthouse.

Yaquina Head Light House
Nye Beach is the best part of Newport. #newportoregon #nyebeach

Nye Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Nye Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Newport. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Nye Beach
The Sally Ride coming into Yaquina Bay on a beautiful summer Newport afternoon

Yaquina Bay Bridge

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Yaquina Bay Bridge, a lovely green space in Newport. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Yaquina Bay Bridge
A cute little lighthouse in Newport Oregon #yaquinabaylighthouse

Yaquina Bay State Park

You can take time to visit Yaquina Bay State Park during your travels to Newport. Stroll along the seaside or discover the beautiful sunsets in this romantic area.

Yaquina Bay State Park
My new town view. #newport #nofilter #bridges #oregoncoast #pnw #oregon

Historic Bayfront

You can find out about the history of Newport with a visit to Historic Bayfront. Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its shops.

Historic Bayfront

Agate Beach Neighborhood and Dog Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Agate Beach Neighborhood and Dog Park, a lovely green space in Newport. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

Agate Beach Neighborhood and Dog Park

Our pick of the best Agate Beach Hotel Deals

Ocean House

Ocean House

3 out of 5
4920 NW Woody Way Newport OR
The price is AU$213 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$213
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach B&B in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (364 reviews)
Amazing veiw. Great staff.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Ocean House
Starfish Point

Starfish Point

3 out of 5
140 NW 48th St Newport OR
The price is AU$303 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$303
22 Jan - 23 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews)
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
Stay at this beach condo in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Agate Beach Neighborhood and Dog ...
8/10 Very Good! (63 reviews)
Access to a beautiful beach.

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

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Schooner Landing
Dog-friendly sound-front cottage with fireplace, deck, lawn, beach access, & W/D

Dog-friendly sound-front cottage with fireplace, deck, lawn, beach access, & W/D

Newport OR
Stay at this cottage in Newport. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Agate Beach Neighborhood and Dog Park and Yaquina Head Light ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
The location was perfect and size of house fit our family well. We enjoyed the layout of the home and had everything we needed.

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

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Dog-friendly sound-front cottage with fireplace, deck, lawn, beach access, & W/D
Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

3 out of 5
3641 NW Oceanview Drive Newport OR
The price is AU$240 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$240
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,504 reviews)
Love the place, been staying for 5 trips. Our family favorite getaway spot!

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort
Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn

2.5 out of 5
3803 SW Highway 101 Lincoln City OR
The price is AU$116 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$116
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lincoln City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The view from room 217 is outstanding and I will look for that room again upon our next visit. This is an older motel, no elevator but has a full kitchen and seperate bedroom. Some road noise but it's not bad. Takes a couple of minutes for the hot water to get to the faucets and I think the shower ...

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Ester Lee Oceanview Inn
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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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