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
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
Ya-Hots Video Country Store
BluRay and DVD movies including independent, foreign, and box office hits. Office services and supplies, and locally sourced gift items. Organic foods and spices, heirloom garden seeds and supplies. Local garden starts and produce available seasonally. Open Mon-Sat 11 to...
262 Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-4117
Email us (info[at]yahotscountrystore[dot]com)
Central Coast
Bob Creek Wayside
Bob Creek Wayside, the fourth and final viewpoint along Neptune State Park, is one not to miss. The crescent shaped beach is best visited during low tide, when a variety of marine life is on display. From countless mussels, barnacles...
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
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
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
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
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
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
Earthworks Gallery
Northwest crafts gallery – a feast for the hands and eyes. Works by nationally known and Northwest artists shown in a quality setting. Find a wide range of media and styles with emphasis on clay, glass, artistic jewelry, watercolor, and...
2222 Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-4300
Email us (earthworks[at]peak[dot]org)
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
Touchstone Gallery
More than 150 northwest artists and contemporary crafts people offering whimsical, sophisticated and graceful designs in jewelry, glass, ceramics, paintings, woodworking, and metal and stone sculpture – all created to lift your heart, mind and spirit. Represents 25 local artists....
2118 Hwy 101 NYachats, OR
541-547-4121
Email us (jacquee[at]touchstone-gallery[dot]com)
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)