Newport

Named for the iron oxide-colored rocks abundantly scattered along its shores, Agate Beach is a great example of the natural beauty of the Oregon coastline. This beach community is situated right on the northernmost point in Newport and includes the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. From this Central Coast neighborhood, residents have access to beaches, parks, shops, restaurants and homes with attractive views. "It’s mostly off the beaten path and spread out. It’s also a really popular part of town because it’s more quiet and less crowded," says Heidi Rogers, an Oregon Coast native and Principal Broker for Sotheby's International Realty. After descending the forested beach access trail to the rocky shores of Agate Beach State Recreation Site, residents can fish, bird watch and look for razor clams. Yaquina Head brings in lots of surfers thanks to its strong waves from the point break. "In the summertime, the wind blows from the north, and it makes a really nice place to hang out that's not too windy," says Heidi Rogers, an Oregon Coast native and principal broker with Sotheby's International Realty. The Lucky Gap Trail offers hiking paths for getting steps in while the Agate Beach Neighborhood and Dog Park includes a large, fenced area for the pups to run around freely. The Agate Beach Golf Course has been a neighborhood staple since 1931, featuring nine holes and a slightly rolling terrain. Several restaurants and shops line Highway 101, opening residents to lots of options. The Hill Buffet & Grill includes an all-you-can-eat buffet and a salad bar, and Szabo’s Steakhouse and Seafood offers a laidback sports bar with trivia nights and Happy Hour. Sharks Seafood Bar and Steamer Co’s offers an extensive seafood selection in a nautical-themed interior. For a quick caffeine fix, Bonnie’s Espresso includes a drive-through for customers who don’t have the time to sit down. Grocery shoppers can head to Walmart Supercenter, Safeway and Fred Myer. Mini Pet Market, Roby’s Furniture and Appliance and Ossies Surf Shop each carry supplies to meet daily needs whether it’s pet food, a new couch or a new surfboard. The Yaquina Head Interpretation Center has interactive exhibits to help visitors learn more about the Yaquina lighthouse and local marine environment. Meanwhile, the Newport Cinema screens the latest movies, and discounted tickets are available every Tuesday. Students can attend Yaquina View Elementary School and Sam Case Elementary School, which both earned B ratings from Niche. Newport Middle School also earned a B rating and Newport High School maintains a B-plus along with courses in global studies and constitutional law. Manufactured homes, condos and ranch-style homes are prevalent in Agate Beach. Sarah Johnson is a principal broker with Taylor & Taylor Realty Co. and has sold several homes in Agate Beach. "The houses are more concentrated on the west side of 101 to the ocean, and they're mainly two-stories to take in as many ocean views as possible. There are a lot of townhomes and condos too," she says. "The houses are coveted as being close to the beach and a bit outside of the hustle-bustle of downtown Newport." Prices range between $300,000 to $725,000 for single-family homes with two bedrooms apiece. Large retreat-like properties with eight beds can cost up to $2 million. Homes remain on the market for about 34 days, and average home values have been steadily appreciating since 2024. Oregon Coast Highway – officially known as Highway 101 – is the main thruway in the neighborhood, connecting drivers around Agate Beach and beyond to downtown Newport. Newport City Loop buses regularly travel through as well, making stops at NE 52nd Street and Pacific Shores RV Park. Agate Beach is a 10-mile drive from Depoe Bay, 13 miles from Lincoln Beach and 80 miles to Salem, Oregon’s state capital. The nearest hospital from the neighborhood is Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, less than four miles away.

Bayfront is a charming waterfront community in Newport with beautiful views of the Yaquina Bay, plentiful restaurants and diverse homes. "It's a very vibrant, busy area," says Heidi Rogers, an Oregon Coast native and Principal Broker with Sotheby's International Realty who has sold homes in the Newport area. "It's easy to get down to the bayfront, see the shops and restaurants or walk to beach." While strolling along the docks, residents can sometimes spot sea lions basking in the sun and according to Rogers, the weather is "great because it’s inland as opposed to right on the shore. There's more sun, less fog and less wind." With so much to do and beautiful weather to do it in, Bayfront combines everything there is to love about waterfront living. Thanks to the cluster of shops and restaurants dotting the Newport Historic Bayfront district, there are plenty of options to get a drink or find a hearty meal. Clearwater Restaurant’s blend of contemporary minimalism and nautical touches create a cozy dining space. For 75 years, family-owned restaurant Mo’s Seafood & Chowder has been featured in an episode of “America’s Best Restaurants.” Diners can also try authentic Thai cuisine at Lucky Thai Elephant or find out why The Barge Inn Tavern has proudly been home to “winos, dingbats and riff raff since 1935.” From the elevated deck of The Coffee House, patrons can see fishermen unloading their catches or even spot some of the locally famous sea lions. Shoppers can head to McKay’s Market or browse specialty shops. They can look for gifts at Kindred Hearts at Canyon Way or sweets at Newport Candy Shoppe. Bayfront is near two significantly extensive highways: U.S. Highway 101 (Oregon Coast Highway) and U.S. Route 20 (Corvallis-Newport Highway). Highway 101 extends from near Olympia, Washington to Los Angeles, California. Route 20 begins in Newport and ends in Boston, Massachusetts, spanning over 3,000 miles. The Pacific Maritime Heritage Center has interactive exhibits and educational programs that delve into mariner culture. For quirky experiences, there are the kitschy oddities of Ripley’s Believe it or Not World of Adventure and The Wax Works. Residents can also look forward to every Fourth of July, when fireworks are set off over the Yaquina Bay. The public piers of the Newport Historic Bayfront provide some exquisite views of the Yaquina Bay. On the northern end of the bay is Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site, which offers places to swim, fish or see the historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, the only existing one in the state to have living quarters attached. The Yaquina Bay Bridge Trail is great for long expeditions. Beginning at the Bay Boulevard Trailhead and ending at the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, this 2.6-mile trail is great for hiking or biking. Homes in Bayfront are very diverse. "You’ve got everything from tiny little cottages that have been there since the 1900s to really fancy, modern homes,” says Audra Powell, a Principal Broker/ CRS for Advantage Real Estate who has sold numerous homes around the Newport region. Condos, Craftsmans and ranch-styles are among the most popular styles. Condos typically sell for $235,000 to $500,000 while single-family homes run for about $400,000 to $725,000 each. According to Powell, the housing market for Bayport is in great shape. “It’s one of the hottest housing markets on the coast. You’ve got a little more going in Newport than in the smaller areas, so houses tend to sell quickly, and the average sale price is 95-97% of list price,” she says. Students may attend schools in the Lincoln County School District. Niche gave B-grades to both Yaquina View Elementary School and Newport Middle School. Newport High School was given a B-plus and offers unique courses like World History Through Film and Native American Studies.

About halfway down the Oregon coast, Lost Creek's oceanside proximity and focus on residential living create a tranquil community. With neighbors and nature at the forefront, noise is nowhere to be found. Audra Powell, a Principal Broker/ CRS with Advantage Real Estate, has sold several homes in the Newport region and says, "Lost Creek provides a lot of privacy and has a tucked-in coastal feel without putting you too close to your neighbor,” she says. “It’s also located close to Newport so it’s convenient to Newport’s amenities. It's got a kind of coastal feel where you feel remote with a really nice beach access across the highway.” Single-story ranch-style homes are popular in Lost Creek, which typically range between $350,000 and $750,000. Manufactured homes are also available and fetch between $300,000 and $530,000. According to Powell, it has “a mix of large parcels, which are bigger than the typical 50 x 100 lots found in town. The houses are on septic systems, and they have underground power, which is pretty uncommon. When you’re out of town with septic, you have a larger, more private setting, and usually over half an acre. Homes here tend to sell pretty quickly.” In fact, properties in Lost Creek typically remain on the market for about three days, which is a significantly faster rate compared to the national average of 42 days. Average home values have been on a steady incline and since 2024, they have roamed around the $530,000 range. Lost Creek is exclusively residential, so all shopping and dining needs can be met by taking a short seven-mile drive to downtown Newport. Nearby restaurants include South Beach Fish Market for seafood entrees and Rogue Ales Brewery for ales and spirits. Anglers will find everything they need for their expeditions at Stabi Dave’s Bait and Tackle, and regular grocery trips can be made to South Beach Grocery. Yaquina View Elementary School, which serves kindergarten through second grade, has a B-rating from Niche. Sam Case Elementary School serves third through fifth grade and also holds a B-rating. Newport Middle School holds a B, while Newport High School has a B-plus and its athletics include baseball, volleyball and girls' and boy's golf teams. Oregon Coast Community College in Newport is also nearby. The neighborhood offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean from Lost Creek State Park, where residents can picnic, whale-watch or see the incredible sunsets. “You can walk on the beach for miles here,” Powell adds. Those who also enjoy hiking and kayaking might try Brian Booth State Park, which offers lots of sandy beaches and wetlands for more outdoor activities. The sole major road that runs through the neighborhood is Highway 101, which stretches along the west end of Lost Creek. This road is popular with commuters and extends as far south as San Jose, California and as far north as Tumwater, Washington. For the nearest commercial airport, Newport Municipal Airport is a two-mile drive northbound and for medical services, the nearest hospital is Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, which is located less than six miles away.

Situated right next to the Pacific Ocean, Nye Beach is a Newport neighborhood that's both a beach community and an active commercial district. After John Nye claimed one acre of the land in 1866, the end of the nineteenth century saw an influx of residents flocking to its shores each summer. Since then, Nye Beach has grown into a bustling district. "It’s popular because it has a lot of trendy shops and restaurants, funky little coffee shops and live music,” says Heidi Rogers, a Principal Broker for Sotheby’s International Realty with a multi-home selling record in the Newport region. Nye Beach owes much to its unique collection of shops and restaurants. The Chowder Bowl has been dishing out chowder and seafood platters since 1980, and next door is Taphouse at Nye Creek, a family-friendly spot that offers burgers, pizza and cocktails. There are also several boutique shops, including Tú Tú Tú Kitchen Cottage for kitchenware and Charisma Gifts for cards and knickknacks. For grocery shopping, McKay’s Market and Grocery Outlet are the places to go. Highway 101, locally known as Oregon Coast Highway, is located just outside the east side of the neighborhood. This well-traveled highway extends north to Washington state and south to California. Highway 101 also connects to Route 20, which extends across the country to Boston, Massachusetts. Lincoln County Transit makes several stops near Nye Beach, including on NW 8th Street and SW 2nd Street. Because of the many cultural associations that call Nye Beach home, there are plenty of places to explore local arts and culture. Shows are always being put on at The Newport Performing Arts Center, with its large venue and a black-box theater space. The Newport Visual Arts Center includes a public exhibition space for local artists and hosts programs and events. Ocean Shore State Recreation Area gives way to sandy beaches, rocky shores and several tidepools to explore. Don & Ann Davis Park hugs the coastline and while walking the cobblestone pathways, visitors will also come across the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the park’s rentable gazebo. Literacy Park, which is located behind the Newport Public Library, contains an amphitheater and a recreation area. Coast Park features state-of-the-art playground equipment, and the many subtle curves and dips encourage high speeds at Newport Skate Park. Residential areas are populated by many homes left over from the neighborhood’s early days. Many of them even have ocean views or are within walking distance of shopping and dining “Some of the oldest homes in town were there from the days when pretty much nothing was going on there except fishing,” Rogers says. Condos, Craftsmans and beach cottages are all popular. “There’s the charming older cottage look with gables and dormers, design elements like that. Some of the older cottages are being restored to keep their vintage charm and the city has rules in place that any new or refinished buildings have to keep certain elements of Nye Beach style,” Rogers says. Home prices fluctuate between $300,000 on the lower end and $800,000 on the higher end. Students may attend Yaquina View Elementary School, which teaches kindergarten through second grade and maintains a B-rating from Niche. Sam Case Elementary School (third through fifth grade) and Newport Middle School both have B-ratings as well. In addition to a B-plus, Newport High School clubs for videography, dodgeball and equestrianism.