Yachats means “dark water at the foot of the mountain.” Hazy Cascade Mountain 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
Village Gift Gallery
Fine gifts by local artists, unique home accents and garden arts, children’s toys, Oregon foods, books, cards, journals, jewelry, shirts and hats. Open 7:30 am to 10 pm. Inside the lobby of the Fireside Motel.
1881 Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-3636
Central Coast
Mari’s Books and…
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
Drift Inn Lobby Shop
T-shirts, caps, bags, umbrellas, iron tea pots, and more. Open 8 am to 10 pm; 9 pm in winter.
124 Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-4477
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
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
Turtle Island Candle Company
Candles, stained glass and leathercrafts made on site, plus romantic treasures, clothing and other fun stuff! Ask about crafts classes. Open 11 to 5 Thursday – Monday.
153 Hwy 101, Unit 2Yachats, OR
541-547-5101
Central Coast
Yachats Mercantile
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. Open daily, Mon-Sat 9 am to 5 pm; Sundays 10 am to...
130 Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-3060
Email us (yachatsmerc[at]gmail[dot]com)
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
Temenos Rising
Join Temenos Rising to rediscover the art of slowing down so you can connect more deeply with your humanity and the magic of being alive. Mindfulness and contemplative practices are integrated with time outside so you can recharge while on...
Yachats, OREmail us (connect[at]temenosrising[dot]com)
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
Dublin House Fly Fishing Shop
Rods, reels, saltwater equipment. Open 9 am to 9 pm. Lobby shop of the Dublin House Motel.
Hwy 101 & 7th St.Yachats, OR
541-547-3703
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)