Yachats means “dark water at the foot of the mountain.” Hazy Coast Range horizons, surging ocean waters, and tide pools sunk in black basalt on the shoreline make the name altogether appropriate.
Located in a very unique spot, Yachats (pronounced YAH-hots) is widely regarded as a gem on the Oregon Coast. Instead of sandy beaches, much of the coastline near Yachats is composed of rugged black basalt that produces surging sea landmarks like Devil’s Churn, Spouting Horn, and Thor’s Well. Phenomenal views can be seen from the romantically-named Cape Perpetua, one of the best viewpoints on the Oregon Coast located a few miles south of town. In Yachats itself are top-notch galleries, restaurants, shops, breweries, a botanical preserve, and a city park built in restored marshland.
Featured Spots
Central Coast
Ocean Beach Day Use Area
This small day use area – located between Florence,OR and Waldport, OR – is great for picnicking or relaxing after a long drive on Highway 101. Ocean Beach Day Use Area also provides access to the beach. Follow the short,...
Yachats, ORCentral Coast
Beachside State Recreation Site
A few miles south of Waldport and north of Yachats on the central coast, this small, exquisite destination campground is right alongside miles of broad, sandy beach that makes the park perfect for kite flying and whale watching. Every campsite...
Yachats, OR541-563-3220
Central Coast
Cooks Ridge Trail
Cooks Ridge Trail is a 5.7-mile trail located in Yachats that connects the Discovery Loop Trail, Cummins Creek Trail, Gwynn Creek Trail and Oregon Coast Trail.
Yachats, ORCentral Coast
Dublin House Fly Fishing Shop
Find rods, reels and saltwater equipment at Dublin House Fly Fishing Shop located in the Dublin House Motel.
251 W 7th StreetYachats, OR
541-547-3703
Email us (dublinhs[at]casco[dot]net)
Central Coast
Devils Churn Day Use
Located just north of the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center, here you can watch the crashing waves and the dramatic churning action of the ocean inside the wave carved inlet that we call Devils Churn. This deep chasm exposes the shoreline's...
Yachats, OR541-547-3289
Central Coast
Yachats Covered Bridge
Enjoy a 9-mile scenic drive up the Yachats River Road and visit the historic North Fork of the Yachats Covered Bridge. The bridge was built in 1938 with a Queenpost truss, one of the few of this type remaining in...
Yachats, OR541-265-5747
Central Coast
Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site
South of Yachats, the road makes a one-mile loop, exposing one of the most scenic viewpoints on the coast: the Yachats Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Park along the loop and enjoy access to the beach, tidepools, blowholes, summer sunsets...
Yachats, OR541-867-7451
Central Coast
Yachats State Recreation Area
In the heart of Yachats, turn west on 2nd Street. The road makes a small loop, offering a serene view of the Yachats river as it meets the Pacific Ocean. Park and see the wild waves and gray whale migration....
Yachats, OR541-867-7451
Central Coast
Drift Inn Lobby Shop
T-shirts, caps, bags, umbrellas, iron tea pots, and more.
124 Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-4477
Central Coast
Books and More
Little bookshop with quality stock of previously enjoyed, gently used books, as well as some new books on the NYT bestseller list. Greeting cards, the photography of Paul Irvin and felted items by Kari Weltsi are also displayed and sold.
285 N Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-3022
Central Coast
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
Cape Perpetua is a large forested headland on the central Oregon Coast which projects into the Pacific Ocean. It’s part of the Siuslaw National Forest and it is a great place to experience towering trees looming through a coastal fog,...
2400 U.S. 101Yachats, OR
(541) 547-3289
Central Coast
Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site
Tokatee Klootchman sits a few feet above the ocean with an excellent view. A great place to watch for whales.
Yachats, OR541-547-3416
More Info
Yachats Area Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center
Yachats, OR Mail: PO Box 728
Yachats, OR
541-547-2345
Email us (info[at]yachats[dot]org)