Agate Beach Motel, Newport Oregon. 10 beachfront units sit nestled in the cove of Agate
Beach, looking over the waves and Yaquina Head. A 1940's vintage motel with
all the modern amenities, and many pet friendly units as well. Rooms are like beach cottages - all with full living rooms, queen sleepers, TV/DVD, dining area, full kitchens (with pots, pans, dishes, etc), full size gas range, frig, microwaves and coffee makers. Down comforters and quilts in each room. Separate bedrooms with queen beds and private decks that face the ocean, and a private beach access. Carports with some rooms. A fire pit boasts marshmallow roasts in the summer, and there's a large grassy area for families with picnic tables. Two rooms set aside for those with allergies. Whale watching is prime from here; above a famed surfing spot. Lighted at night. A few minutes drive from Nye Beach or Newport's Bayfront. 175 NW Gilbert Way. Newport, Oregon. 541-265-8746. www.agatebeachmotel.com.