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
Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint
Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint encompasses four pull offs from Highway 101. The northernmost does not have an official name but is located next to Gwynn Creek. This spot offers access to a small isolated beach and plenty of grass for...
Yachats, OR541-547-3416
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
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
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)
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
Antique Virgin
Quality glass beads from Czechoslavakia, eclectic gift items with a purpose; wooden boxes, scarves, crystals, bells, books, locally crafted jewelry. Open 10 am to 5 pm; closed Tuesday.
310 N Hwy 101, Ste AYachats, OR
541-547-2757
Email us (valerie[dot]antiquevirgin[at]yahoo[dot]com)
Central Coast
Judith’s Kitchen Tools
Small unique kitchen shop specializing in useful, functional, and beautifully designed tools from around the world. Find great tools for the chef, bar, coffee and tea related items, as well as some pewter gift items from Rhode Island, this shop...
261 N Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-3020
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
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
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
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
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
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)