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Scenic Drive

Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest , Yachats

4.8

Carpeted with nearly 1,093 hectare (2,700 acres) of old-growth forests, Cape Perpetua Visitor Center - Siuslaw National Forest offers a wealt

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Pier / Boardwalk

Yachats coastline , Yachats

4.9

From waves crashing against the rocks to sandy beaches and tide pools, Yachats coastline offers views of pristine nature. You can walk for mi

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Ride / Activity

Sandland Adventures , Florence

4.7

For some fun in the sand, tour the Oregon Dunes with Sandland Adventures. Tours include specially outfitted dune buggies that give you the op

Oregon Coastal Tour: Florence to Yachats

5.0

Duration: 9 hours

Explore the stunning beaches and beautiful towns along Oregon’s northern coast on this full-day trip from Eugene. Visit the charming towns of Yachats and Florence, browse antique shops and art galleries, and stop several beaches to maximize your time at the Oregon Coast! A visit to the Central Oregon Coast is one of the most scenic and dramatic stretches of coastal highway 101. Blessed with sandy beaches, massive headlands, picturesque lighthouses and charming coastal villages, you will experience it all with numerous stops to take it all in!

Book on Viator from $200

State Park

Shore Acres State Park , Coos Bay

4.9

Admire the wide array of gardens and flora on the grounds of a former pioneer estate at Shore Acres State Park, nestled along the forested ed

Geologic Formation

Devil's Churn , Yachats

4.7

Devils Churn is a narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States, south of Yachats. It is located in the Siuslaw

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Yachats

4.6

Scenic Drive · Piers & Boardwalks · Geologic Formations

Yachats 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 yáx̣ayky. 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.HistoryArcheological studies have shown that the Yachats area has been inhabited for at least 1,500 years. Remains of a pit-house in Yachats have been radiocarbon dated at approximately 570 AD. Yachats is built on seashell middens and numerous graves left by its past inhabitants. Excavations for construction of buildings and U.S. Route 101 uncovered a great many skeletons and artifacts. Most of these became part of the fill dirt forming the base of the current highway and city. Use our online itinerary creator: Yachats and all its delights await.