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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Middlebury, Vermont, this shop...
261 N Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-3020
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
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
Smelt Sands State Recreation Site
An excellent whale watching and photography viewpoint. Walk the historic 804 Trail (.75 miles one-way with resting benches scattered along the way). The park is known for tidepooling, rock fishing and the yearly smelt run (smelt are small, silvery relatives...
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)