About this city
Also known as: The Gem of the Oregon Coast
Commanding a strikingly wild, wave-swept basalt shoreline in southern Lincoln County where the Yachats River collides with the open Pacific Ocean, Yachats is a historic coastal borough whose name translates from the indigenous Alsea language as 'Dark Water at the Foot of the Mountain'. Originally a quiet indigenous fishing camp and later a rugged homesteading village, the town was discovered in the late 20th century by eco-travelers captivated by its raw geological power. The entire community features a fiercely protected uncommercialized Northwest aesthetic, flanked by Cape Perpetua, the highest headland on the Oregon coast. Today, Yachats functions as a premier coastal sanctuary, pairing miles of rugged black lava tide pools and marine blowholes with a highly sophisticated, arts-infused boutique lodging village.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Watch the ocean waves crash and erupt in explosive geyser-like sprays at Thor's Well or Spouting Horn along the rocky coast. Drive or hike to the breathtaking 800-foot summit of Cape Perpetua Overlook for panoramic marine vistas. Explore the vibrant starfish and anemones inside the ancient black basalt tide pools at low tide.
