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Agate Beach State Recreation Site

Name: Agate Beach State Recreation Site
Address: NW Oceanview Dr, Newport, OR, 97365, US

NW Oceanview Dr

Newport, OR 97365

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Diggers, this park's for you! Razor clamming is a favorite activity as well as surfing. If you plan to visit prime Newport attractions like the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Hatfield Marine Science Center, you must stop in for a refreshing picnic at Agate Beach.

Agate Beach Wayside is situated between the new and old highway 101. There is a large parking lot with room for trailer parking. The beach access trail consists of a tunnel that goes underneath the old highway 101 to a large sandy beach area.

Park History

The wayside was purchased from the Lincoln County Development Company in 1969 after litigation.

Acreage: 18.48

Annual dayuse attendance: 204,764

Major Features & Activities:

Beach Access
Fishing

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