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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.
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1. Yachats coastline
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5.0 based on 804 reviews
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. Earthworks Gallery
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
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 :-)
3. Toad Hall
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
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!
4. Overleaf Spa
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Surrender to the healing power of the sea at Overleaf Spa, the ultimate experience in Oregon coast day spas. This deluxe Oregon coast spa offers a serene ocean setting and restorative treatments that will transform your body, soul and spirit and help you transcend the stress of daily life.For one of the premier spa vacations in the Pacific Northwest, stay at the Overleaf Lodge and enjoy extreme pampering at the Overleaf Spa. Guests of Overleaf Lodge receive free use of the day spa’s facilities, including the soaking pool, hot tub, steam rooms and saunas. Treatments such as massages and facials cost extra, above and beyond the resort’s room rate.
Reviewed By JenGwin - Portland, United States
The Waves of Bliss treatment at Overlesf Spa was incredible. Leslie was fantastic and truly made this one of the best hours of my life. My only regret is that I couldn't spend all day with her. Thank you so much Leslie!!!
