Agate Beach State Recreation Site

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Agate Beach State Recreation Site is a state park between Newport and Agate Beach in Lincoln County in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. ()

Created: 1969Coordinates: 44°39'31"N, 124°3'29"W

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Agate Beach State Recreation Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yaquina Head Light, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Yaquina Bay Light, Yaquina Bay Bridge.

1.6 miNW
Historic beacon with ranger-led tours
Yaquina Head Light, Newport
42 min walk • Perched on a scenic headland along the rugged Oregon coast, the Yaquina Head Light stands as an enduring beacon, guiding seafarers since the 19th century. This historic lighthouse, situated in the charming city of Newport, is not only a navigational aid but also a...
2.9 miS
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport
75 min walk • The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an aquarium in Newport in the U.S. state of Oregon. Opened in 1992, the facility sits on 23 acres along Yaquina Bay near the Pacific Ocean.
2.4 miS
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Yaquina Bay Light, Newport
62 min walk • The Yaquina Bay Light is a lighthouse that was built in 1871, soon after the founding of the city of Newport, Oregon, in the United States. It is located on the north side of Yaquina Bay. In 1871–1874, it was the busiest and most populated of the many coastal ports between Washington and California.
2.5 miS
Bridge
Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport
65 min walk • The Yaquina Bay Bridge is an arch bridge that spans Yaquina Bay south of Newport, Oregon. It is one of the most recognizable of the U.S.
1.1 miS
Beach
Nye Beach, Newport
30 min walk • Nye Beach is a central district in Newport in the U.S. state of Oregon. The Nye Beach historic overlay district is bounded on the north and south sides by Northwest Twelfth Street and Southwest Second Street respectively; on the east side by Hurbert Street and on the west side by the Pacific Ocean.
1.6 miS
44°38'10"N • 124°3'43"W
Newport Performing Arts Center, Newport
40 min walk • Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Performing arts
1.4 miS
44°38'19"N • 124°3'43"W
Newport Visual Arts Center, Newport
36 min walk • Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
2.8 miS
Museum
Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport
72 min walk • The Hatfield Marine Science Center is a marine science research and education center next to Yaquina Bay of the Pacific Ocean in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is operated by Oregon State University in cooperation with five state and federal agencies co-located on site. Named after Mark Hatfield, a former U.S.
2.2 miS
44°37'36"N • 124°3'22"W
Roger Yost Bay Street Gallery, Newport
57 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
1.8 miS
Gothic Revival architecture
Charles and Theresa Roper House, Newport
45 min walk • The Charles and Theresa Roper House, also known as Hilan Castle, is a historic residence located in Newport, Oregon, United States. Built in 1912–1913 to evoke a castle in the Scottish Highlands, it features such Medieval-inspired elements as a crenellated parapet, mullioned windows, a rounded corner tower, and a cantilevered turret.
2 miS
44°37'49"N • 124°3'11"W
Bayscapes Gallery & Coffeehouse, Newport
51 min walk • Museum