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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ocean Beach Day Use Area
This small day use area – located between Florence,OR and Waldport, OR – is great for picnicking or relaxing after a long drive on Highway 101. Ocean Beach Day Use Area also provides access to the beach. Follow the short,...
Yachats, ORCentral 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
Adobe Resort Gift Shop
Beachwear, unique gifts, souvinirs and cards. Open 7 am to 11 pm.
1555 Hwy 101Yachats, OR
541-547-3141
Email us (adobeinfo[at]adoberesort[dot]com)
Central Coast
Beachside State Recreation Site
A few miles south of Waldport and north of Yachats on the central coast, this small, exquisite destination campground is right alongside miles of broad, sandy beach that makes the park perfect for kite flying and whale watching. Every campsite...
Yachats, OR541-563-3220
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
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)