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
Heceta Lighthouse Gift Shop
Located in the old generator room at Heceta Head Lightstation just below the lighthouse tower, the gift shop offers a variety of lighthouse and nautical gifts and apparel including cards by local artists and handcrafted holiday ornaments. The storefront is open...
92071 Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-5490
Email us (giftshop[at]hecetalighthouse[dot]com[dot])
Central Coast
Wave Gallery
Represents three leading Oregon coast photographers: Bob Keller, Donna McCoy, Aaron Ellingsen. Additionally, the gallery offers handmade furniture and decorative items to complement the distinctive Oregon Coast beach house culture. Open 10 to 5; closed Tuesdays.
2118 Hwy 101 NYachats, OR
541-547-4405
Email us (art[at]wave-gallery[dot]com)
Central Coast
Planet Yachats
Gems, minerals, fossils, beautiful wonders from around the planet! Open 10 am to 5 pm daily in summer; Fri-Mon in winter.
281 N Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-4410
Central Coast
Turtle Island Gifts
Turtle Island Gifts features handmade candles and stained glass made right on site, and locally made gifts. Proprietor and artist Bonnie Jean McVay has brought together artisan crafts, handmade gifts, and locally made jewelry, lotions, soaps, jams and other specialties...
153 Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-5101
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
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
Central Coast
Stonefield Beach State Recreation Site
Stonefield has easy beach access. Tenmile Creek is just to the north. A great place to sit in the sun and watch for whales.
Yachats, OR541-547-3416
Central Coast
Yachats Mystic Antiques
A vintage boutique located in the heart of Yachats offering a selection of jewelry, clothing, antiques, books, art & more.
310 N Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-5414
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
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
Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse
Cleft of the Rock lighthouse is placed on a bluff near Cape Perpetua, and attached to the home of its former keeper, Jim Gibbs. This lighthouse is somewhat mysterious, as it can only be seen from highway 101. It was...
Yachats, ORMore 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)