Cape Perpetua
See overlooks, old-growth trails, tide pools, and the visitor center.
Central Coast
Yachats, Oregon
Yachats sits where forested mountains meet a volcanic shoreline, creating one of the coast’s most dramatic walking towns.
← Back to the Oregon Coast guideWhy people love it
Wave-watching, intimate trails, excellent food, and the feeling that wild scenery begins at the edge of town.
A little local history
The Yachats area is part of the homeland of the Alsea people. Its later history includes a difficult reservation era, homesteading, and tourism, with the community growing into an arts-minded village beside Cape Perpetua.
The experiences that define a visit
Things to do
804 Trail
Walk the rocky shoreline from town.
Smelt Sands
Watch waves and seasonal spouting action from a safe distance.
Thor’s Well area
Visit with tide awareness and stay back from exposed edges.
Little Log Church Museum
Learn local community history.
Local places to start your dining list
Where to eat
Luna Sea Fish House
Casual seafood and fish-and-chips.
Ona Restaurant
Seasonal coastal dining.
Yachats Brewing
Pub food, fermentation, and local beer.
A mix of memorable bases for exploring
Where to stay
Overleaf Lodge & Spa
Clifftop rooms and coastal trails.
Adobe Resort
Oceanfront lodging near town.
Fireside Motel
A relaxed, pet-friendly coastal classic.
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