Yachats
sights & scenes
Luna Sea Fish House
Iconic fisherman-owned restaurant serving fish caught on their own boat. The best halibut and chips on the central coast.
Ona Restaurant & Lounge
Upscale, refined coastal dining with a covered oceanfront patio. Crab cakes, fresh oysters, and seasonal fish are the stars.
Big Dog BBQ
Down-to-earth, locally owned and operated food truck serving delicious slow smoked BBQ with its own PNW twist.
The Drift Inn Hotel and Restaurant
Downtown’s historic anchor with live music, a heated patio with a koi pond, and an eclectic menu. Marionberry pie is a must.
Green Salmon Coffee Company
Hip and funky café with excellent coffee and breakfast, a vegan-friendly menu, and whimsical tarot-card-themed tables.
Dream Machine Coffee
Tiny and perfect espresso bar serving Coava beans. Portland-quality coffee in a cozy downtown setting.
Beach Street Kitchen
Scratch-made breakfast and brunch with thoughtful ingredients. Dog-friendly patio and the town’s best French toast.
Adobe Restaurant and Lounge
Oceanfront dining with some of the best sunset views in town. Clam chowder and shrimp and grits are favorites.
Thor’s Well
The jaw-dropping “drainpipe of the Pacific” at Cape Perpetua. Photograph it at high tide, but never turn your back on the ocean.
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area
The central coast’s must-visit. Thor’s Well, Devil’s Churn, Spouting Horn, and old-growth rainforest hiking trails all in one place.
Yachats 804 Trail
A flat, paved coastal trail with ocean views the whole way. Perfect for all ages and abilities.
Smelt Sands State Recreation Site
Dramatic wave-surge cliffs and excellent agate hunting.Prime whale watching and photography viewpoint.
Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site
A quiet stretch of beach ideal for long walks, tidepooling, and shell hunting. Locals’ favorite.
Gerdemann Botanic Preserve
Five-acre woodland garden with rhododendrons, magnolias, and rare plants. A peaceful local secret. Open by appointment only.
Amanda’s Trail
A moving forested trail up to Cape Perpetua honoring a Coos woman forced on a trail of tears in 1864. Deeply meaningful.
Heceta Head Lighthouse
Fifteen minutes south. One of the most photographed lighthouses on the West Coast. Ground floor is open daily, as weather and staffing permit.
Overleaf Spa
Full menu of massages and other treatments designed to help you restore and rejuvenate and warm soaking tubs that overlook the ocean. Book ahead in summer.
Not-A-Wheelchair
Free rental all-terrain rigs for mobility-impaired travelers. Available through the Yachats Visitor Center July through October.
Oh Shoot! Photography and Video
Award-winning Oregon Coast photographer dedicated to helping families capture memories and the essence of the moment.
Rebecca Clarke
Well-traveled personal chef who brings her expertise right to your rental, aiming to create luxurious, meaningful experiences through food and wine.
C&K Market
Yachats’ only grocery store. Wide selection of fresh produce, deli, and grab-and-go items. Get delivery through Mercato.
Babies Getaway
Hassle-free rental service offering delivery and pickup of clean, top-quality strollers, cribs, car seats, and other baby gear.
The Cuddle Puddle
Hourly or full-day dog daycare. In business for 15 years. Attentive staff who truly love dogs.
Cape Perpetua Collaborative Tidepool Tours
Forest Service and private guides lead tidepool walks, offering a close-up look at marine life. Free, but donations are encouraged.
FEATURED SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT
Agate Beach Surf Classic Rides the Newport Waves
Newport Parks & Recreation hosts the annual Agate Beach Surf Classic presented by Ossies Surf Shop and Ninkasi Brewing Company, a two day competition with surfing divisions for adults and youth. Watch longboarders, shortboarders, and paddleboarders take on the Oregon coast, then celebrate at the Contest Party before Sunday's finals and awards. Proceeds support the youth scholarship fund at the Newport Recreation Center.
September 12–13, 2026
FEATURED SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT
Yachats Annual Fish Fry (formerly Yachats Smelt Fry)
A century-plus tradition celebrating the return of the smelt. A community dinner on the beach complete with a parade.
July 12, 2026
FEATURED SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT
Yachats Village Mushroom Festival
A wild-mushroom festival that’s grown into a regional draw. Mycology talks, guided walks, and hands-on workshops all weekend long.
October 17–19, 2026
Local tips
A few pointers from our on-the-ground team.
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Pronounce it right
Yachats is pronounced ’YAH-hots.’ Locals will gently correct you, and then welcome you like family. -
Track the tides
Cape Perpetua tide pools at low tide are world-class. Check the NOAA tide chart when planning your visit. -
Never turn your back to Thor’s Well
Thor’s Well is dangerous. Stay well back at high tide, and always face the ocean. Sneaker waves have taken lives. -
Plan beach time with fog in mind
Fog often burns off by 11AM. Morning beach walks can be cool and atmospheric, afternoons usually warmer. -
Grocery options are limited
The nearest full grocery is in Newport, 25 minutes north, or Florence, 25 minutes south. -
Try to visit midweek for a quieter experience
Summer and holiday weekends book out months ahead. Midweek visits feel like a different, quieter town.