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34 Best and Fun Things To Do In Yachats, Oregon


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The Yachats River is the namesake of this adorable little town in the Oregon Coast Range. It is located at the base of the range near the Pacific coast.

Yachats, a charming seaside community that sits between temperate rainforest and rhythmic Pacific waves, and offers travelers a glimpse into the stunning Oregon environment. Visitors will be able to hike the scenic Cape Perpetua Oregon Coast, which is the highest point on the coastline.

There are also beautiful lodges, galleries, and shops in the village. It is the ideal locale for a serene getaway, an active vacation, and a source of inspiration and romance.

Read on for our list of the best things to do on your next visit to Yachats, Oregon

The 34 Most Popular Things To Do In Yachats, Oregon

34. Saint Perpetua Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

33. Yachats Commons Park

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Yachats OR

Tel:  541 547 3565

Web Address:   https://yachatsoregon.org/296/Yachats-Community-Park-Wetlands

32. Cummins Ridge Trailhead

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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Location: Dunes City OR

Tel:  503 392 5100

Web Address:   https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recarea/

31. Cummins Creek Wilderness

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: Yachats OR

Web Address:   https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recarea/

30. Cape Cove Beach

5.0 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: 1257 Oregon Coast Hwy Yachats OR

Web Address:   https://beachconnection.net/news/capecove052311_646.php

29. Cooks Ridge Trail – West Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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Location: 2400 Highway 101 South Dunes City OR

28. Cooks Chasm

4.9 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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27. Whale Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (12 reviews)

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Location: Yachats OR

26. Bray Point

4.7 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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25. Amanda’s Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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Location: Forest Hill Street #5533 Yachats OR

Web Address:   http://oregon.ustrails.net/trails/amandas-trail/

24. Camp One

4.8 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

Web Address:   https://ocean-odyssey.com/vrp/unit/Camp_One_Unique_Oceanfront_property-1363-57111-1

23. Strawberry Hill

5.0 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

22. Cape Cove Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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Location: Yachats OR

Tel:  541 750 7000

Web Address:   http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recarea/

21. Little Log Church & Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

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Location: 328 W 3rd Street Yachats OR

Tel:  541 547 3976

Web Address:   https://goyachats.com/Index/Details/72

20. Cummins Creek Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)

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Location: Oregon Coast Hwy Yachats OR

Tel:  541 750 7000

Web Address:   http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recarea/

19. Gerdemann Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ (48 reviews)

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Location: Behind Art Galleries 2222 Hwy 101 N Yachats OR

Web Address:   https://yachatsoregon.org/292/Gerdemann-Botanic-Preserve-Public-Footpa

18. Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (54 reviews)

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Location: Oregon

Tel:  541 867 4741

Web Address:   https://oregonmarinereserves.com/reserves/cape-perpetua/

17. Ya’Xaik Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (56 reviews)

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Location: Yachats OR

16. Big Stump

4.8 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)

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Location: 4436 SW Pacific Sands Dr Waldport OR

15. Earthworks Gallery

4.8 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

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Location: 2222 Hwy 101 N Yachats OR

Tel:  541 547 4300

Web Address:   https://earthworks-gallery.business.site/

14. Cape Perpetua Visitor Center – Siuslaw National Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ (76 reviews)

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Location: 2400 US 101 Yachats OR

Tel:  541 547 3289

Web Address:   https://fs.usda.gov/siuslaw

13. Spouting Horn

4.9 ★★★★★ (84 reviews)

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Location: 2311 2399 Oregon Coast Hwy Florence OR

Web Address:   http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recarea/

12. Strawberry Hill Wayside

4.9 ★★★★★ (162 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://oregon.gov/oprd/pages/index.aspx

11. Cape Perpetua Overlook

4.9 ★★★★★ (314 reviews)

Location: Cape Perpetua Lookout Yachats OR

10. Bob Creek

4.7 ★★★★★ (348 reviews)

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Location: Lowry Ln Florence OR

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

9. Beachside State Recreation Site

4.6 ★★★★★ (423 reviews)

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Location: Beachside Streetate Park Waldport OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

8. Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint

4.8 ★★★★★ (470 reviews)

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Location: 97439 US 101 Florence OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

Our Top picks

7. Devils Churn

4.8 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)

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6. Cape Perpetua

4.8 ★★★★★ (103 reviews)

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5. Smelt Sands State Recreation Site

4.7 ★★★★★ (471 reviews)

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Location: 804 Lemwick Ln Yachats OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

4. Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site

4.8 ★★★★★ (535 reviews)

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Location: Yachats Ocean Road Yachats OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

3. Yachats State Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (668 reviews)

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Location: Yachats Streetate Park Yachats OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

2. Cape Perpetua Scenic Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (897 reviews)

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Location: Yachats OR

Web Address:   https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/siuslaw/recreation/recarea/

1. Thor’s Well

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,816 reviews)

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Location: Yachats OR

Web Address:   https://oregon.gov/Pages/index.aspx

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Yachats, Oregon! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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