It really is a jewel on the Oregon coastline ... Nestled between Newport and Yaquina Head, Agate is the beach to head to if you are up for a bit of surfing. The beach has fairly consistent ...

For Agate Beach, turn west onto NW Oceanview Drive, just north of Newport, onto the Agate Beach Wayside. For Moolack Beach, north of town, watch for the brown sign pointing to the dirt parking lot ...

Then you’ll end your day viewing one of Oregon’s iconic rock formations. I know you just got on the road leaving Newport but if you’re eager to get in a morning hike, stop at Agate Beach.