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
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
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
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, ORCentral Coast
Cummins Creek Wilderness
The Cummins Creek Wilderness features the only old-growth Sitka Spruce forest in the Oregon Wilderness system. Overhung with alder and maple, Cummins and Bob Creeks drain west through this dense rainforest Wilderness, where Sitka spruce sometimes reach nine feet in...
Yachats, OR
541-563-8400
Email us (r6_siuslaw_wwweb_front_desk[at]usda[dot]gov)
Central Coast
Little Log Church Museum
In downtown Yachats, find the historic Little Log Church Museum. Built by community volunteers with local timber hauled down the Yachats River, The Little Log Church was completed and dedicated in 1930. The church and property was sold to the...
328 3rd St.Yachats, OR
541.547.3976
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 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
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
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
Beach Daisy Wine
Located right off Highway 101 in Yachats, Beach Daisy Wine is a cozy wine tasting room featuring selections from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Stop in, relax and enjoy their daily tasty treats created just for the featured wines being served.
2118 Highway 101 NorthYachats, OR
485-546-9033
Email us (karen[at]beachdaisy[dot]wine)
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
Yachats Mercantile
Yachats Mercantile offers a selection of Hardware, tools, plumbing, electrical, paint sundries, sporting goods, fishing licenses and tackle, kitchen accessories, garden supplies, sewing and crafts corner, pet accessories, bird feeders, batteries, postcards, kites, gifts.
130 Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-3060
Email us (yachatsmerc[at]gmail[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)