10 Free Things to do in Yachats That You Shouldn't Miss

April 27, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

Yachats (/ˈjɑːhɑːts/ YAH-hahts) is a small coastal city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. According to Oregon Geographic Names, the name comes from the Siletz language, and means "dark water at the foot of the mountain". There is a range of differing etymologies, however. William Bright says the name comes from the Alsea placename yáx̣ayk (IPA: /ˈjaχajkʲ/). At the 2010 census, the city's population was 690. In 2007, Budget Travel magazine named Yachats one of the "Ten Coolest Small Towns of the U.S.A.", and Yachats was chosen among the top 10 U.S. up-and-coming vacation destinations by Virtualtourist. In 2011, Arthur Frommer, founder of Frommer's Travel Guides, listed Yachats number seven among his ten favorite vacation destinations in the world.
Restaurants in Yachats

1. Yachats coastline

241 Highway 101 N, Yachats, OR 97498-9559 +1 541-547-3530 [email protected] http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recarea/
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Yachats coastline

Reviewed By R5216ESlindac - Grants Pass, United States

We keep coming back to Yachats for its wild coastline. You will find a lot of wild, rocky sections, sea stacks, peninsulas for whale watching, and places where the surf blasts up through a blow hole or a cauldron formed by water and rock. Keep your camera handy! Also, the beaches have plenty of agates and other small stones to find, moreso than sea shells. I always take along a bag for my agate treasures. There are tide pools to explore at low tide. And sometimes, a local from Yachats will draw a large maze or walking labyrinth in the low tide beach where the Yachats River empties into the sea. Access is from the south shore of the river. Along the viewpoints and the 804 trail, we've seen gray whales feeding close to shore in July and spouting as they migrate or feed at any time of year. A favorite trail is the Amanda Trail south of Yachats. Stop by the Cape Perpetua Interpretive Center or get a copy of Day Hikes - Oregon Coast by Bonnie Henderson to find this historic trail.

2. Cape Perpetua Scenic Area

2400 Highway 101 N, Yachats, OR 97498-9424 +1 541-547-3289 http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recarea/?recid=42265
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Cape Perpetua Scenic Area

Reviewed By YvonneP1979

My family and I are lucky enough to call this area home! Cape Perpetua is a regular stop for family or solo day trips. This area is majestic to say the least and there is so much to explore in just a few miles. Go to the top and view the most Amazing view from the historic look out or hike down to a giant spruce tree through a magical forest, check out the Spouting Horn on high tide or venture down to Thors Well on a low tide (high tide can be very dangerous to get close)! Walk along the trails and stand in awe of the Native American shell Middens leftover from hundreds of years of gathering from the ocean!

2222 Highway 101 N, Yachats, OR 97498-9435 +1 541-547-4300 http://www.earthworksgalleries.net
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Earthworks Gallery

Reviewed By carolinejo207 - Cedar Crest, United States

Just a fine level of varied artists and their mediums....ranging from the fun, little jewelry/home/smaller art gift all the way to fine art....professional and absolutely worth the visit :-)

4. Toad Hall

237 W 3rd St, Yachats, OR 97498-9404 +1 541-547-4044
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Toad Hall

Reviewed By Amy_Hartz

This is a must-stop little shop in Yachats. The owner is always helpful and delightful to talk to. She has a selection of unique, beautiful, and fun items such as art, jewelry, socks, books, cards, candles, and much more. Her prices are really reasonable, and she is an amazing gift-wrapper! This is the kind of place that makes Yachats charming, and even a little magical. Enjoy!

5. Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site

Village Lane, Yachats, OR 97498 +1 800-551-6949 http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=93
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Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site

6. The Wine Place

Highway 101 & & West 4th St, Yachats, OR 97498 +1 541-547-5275 http://www.iloveoregonwine.com
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

The Wine Place

2118 North Coast Highway, Yachats, OR 97498 +1 541-547-4405 http://www.wavegallery.org/
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Wave Gallery

High quality photography from local photographers. Relaxed atmosphere.

8. Devil's Churn

Siuslaw National Forest, Yachats, OR +1 541-547-3289 http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recarea/?recid=42293
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Devil's Churn

Tidal Pools along Oregon Coast Highway

Reviewed By DanW440 - Portland, United States

This is an amazing water sight, a phenomenal creation of nature that helps define what the ild Oregon Coast is all about. Mesmerizing to watch, an easy hike down and worth the time to stop.

9. Little Log Church

328 W 3rd St, Yachats, OR 97498-9440 547-3976 http://www.ci.yachats.or.us/Little%20Log%20Church.htm
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Little Log Church

10. Smelt Sands State Park

Sunset Road, to State Park, Yachats, OR 97498 http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=89
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Smelt Sands State Park

Reviewed By Happycoastalgirl - Yachats, United States

Smelt Sands provides very close access to the beach and now sports an upgraded and paved parking lot making access even easier. Enjoy a mile or more of a beautiful rocky shore stretch by walking along the oceanside 804 trail.

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