Bend, OR

As a young child I well remember Agate Beach. We used to camp right on the beach for days on end and my brother and I would spend much of most days exploring and playing in the surf. Today I do not believe camping on this particular beach is allowed but nonetheless I still visit; sometimes for the memory, sometimes to see the changes, sometimes to find the famous agates that this beach is named for.

Agate Beach has been well known for years for it’s agates of character and the long quiet beach in which to wander. This has always been an amazing beach to me as everyone knows quite well where this stretch of pristine views are yet I have never been on this beach when it is crowded so I don’t even know if it gets that way. I still have hundreds of agates from beach combing and when you come across a creek, take your time to look for agates there.

My favorite time of day is the evening on this beach as it is one of the best beaches on the Oregon Coast that has some of the most spectacular & colorful views as the sun goes down. Unfortunately this time I wasn’t there during the suns decline onto the horizon. I did stop in at the beach and go see my friend Kelly who owns the Agate Beach Motel.

Now many people who stop here are choosing to stay the night and there are two immediate hotel/motels within walking distance of the beach. One being the Agate Beach Inn and the other being the Agate Beach Motel, which, bar none, is my favorite. Agate Beach Motel, thankfully lacking the polished look of newer buildings has its perfect charm and restfulness. Their rooms are more like an actual room in our own homes versus the almost sterile looking environment. There is more character and life both inside and outside the rooms. The landscaping is beautiful yet simple. The managers are wonderful and even fun people. There is a short walk down the stairs to the beach and on occasion the owners will choose to do a bonfire on the beach for their guests. I was lucky at one time to be involved in this when helping to refinish the deck chairs with a group of friends. The motel is small and quaint and boasts of solitude and privacy while yet making it simple to meet others and make new friends.

Don’t take my word on any of this. Go see for yourself. If nothing else go take a look at what they have to offer, to include the views of the setting sun. Then you will understand why I love this beach and motel.

Located on the beach in Newport, right off of Hwy 101. The directions to get here are pretty much the same as the directions to get to other Newport area attractions. http://www.mapquest.com/maps/La+Pine+OR/Newport+OR/