Yachats Travel Guide

  The bridge house from upstream
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  • The bridge house from upstream
      The bridge house from upstream
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  • Commemorative memorial for rebuilt bridge
      Commemorative memorial for rebuilt...
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  • Fisher School Bridge spanning Five Rivers
      Fisher School Bridge spanning Five...
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  •   Off The Beaten Path
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  •   Off The Beaten Path
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Pro

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  Tiny seaside community with some noteworthy attractions. 


Con

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  It was warmer at home then here 


In a nutshell

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  A sleepy coastal town perfect for family vacations and romantic get-a-ways. 

 

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Things to Do  

STRAWBERRY HILL

STRAWBERRY HILL, Yachats

 mtncorg Says:  About two miles south of Cape Perpetua is the Strawberry Hill State Wayside. There is a little parking lot from which you can gain access to some grand tide pools. On the rocks just offshore, you can also watch a herd of harbor seals that call this home. The 20-mile stretch... 

FISHER SCHOOL BRIDGE

FISHER SCHOOL BRIDGE, Yachats

 mtncorg Says:  Much like the Deadwood Creek span, this bridge is hidden deep within the mountains of the Coast Range. It is not that hard to find – just head off OR 34 onto Five Rivers Road for nine twisty, but paved miles. Built in 1927 for $1800 – or 1919 for $2500 depending upon which... 

NORTH FORK YACHATS BRIDGE

NORTH FORK YACHATS BRIDGE, Yachats

 mtncorg Says:  The isolation of this covered bridge – actually the next one, as well – is similar to what you find further south at the Deadwood Creek bridge. Built in 1938 for only $1500 and at 42 feet long it is one of the shortest covered bridges in the State. So short that instead of... 

Cape Perpetua Scenic area

Cape Perpetua Scenic area, Yachats

 gezbelle Says:  Although a little touristy, the Cape Perpetua Scenic area is a must go destination in Yachats and is just situated just south of the town. Enjoy the beautiful views of the coastline. Wander down the many scenic paths and hike trails. Learn about the construction of the West... 

Hotels  

Overleaf Lodge & Spa

 2 Reviews and 303 Opinions  At first when I booked the Overleaf Lodge, I thougt it was a bit high in price. After arriving my... 

Fireside Motel

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Restaurants  

Cape Perpetua Visitors Center: "Crepes at The Cape' Great Views and Food

Cape Perpetua Visitors Center: "Crepes at The Cape' Great Views and Food, Yachats

 lovethecoast Says:  This is a once a month special event in the National Forest at the Cape Perpetua visitors Center. You get brunch and a presentation or guided walk with an naturalist. There is some sort of permit that allows this partnership event to happen.The day we went there was pate... 

Yachats Underground: Great Selection - Service Marginal

Yachats Underground: Great Selection - Service Marginal, Yachats

 nativelocal Says:  The new Yachats Underground Pub & Grub is well worth going to. The food prices are great and the selection is unique. They focus on making everything from scratch - how long has it been since you had a burger that wasn't preformed? The service can leave quite a bit to be... 

Leroy's Blue Whale Restaurant: If you want surly waitresses and no apologies

Leroy's Blue Whale Restaurant: If you want surly waitresses and no apologies, Yachats

 redbaran1 Says:  First of all the food wasn't bad. Second if you want no service or very poor service Leroy's is the place for you. On 23 Nov 2008 we attempted to eat lunch there at 1p.m. local time and found that the waitress had lost our order at 1:30 pm. She offered no apologies and only... 

Landmark Restaurant & Bar: Good local restaurant

Landmark Restaurant & Bar: Good local restaurant, Yachats

 KaisaL Says:  Real good food, very inexpensive, nice view of the ocean 

The Adobe Resort: Good food and ocean view

The Adobe Resort: Good food and ocean view, Yachats

 KaisaL Says:  This restaurant offered a good variety of seafood. Also offered was chicken and beef. Good salad bar, great spirits. 

LeRoy's Blue Whale: great place to eat in Yachats

LeRoy's Blue Whale: great place to eat in Yachats, Yachats

 yursparky Says:  When driving through Yachats, or staying at one of its resorts, come in for great food and friendly atmosphere. Even though they serve a variety of meals, try the seafood dishes - Yachats is after all on the coast Clam Chowder 

Ye Olde Green Salmon: Fresh Roasted Coffee

Ye Olde Green Salmon: Fresh Roasted Coffee, Yachats

 nativelocal Says:  The best coffee available in Yachats and very reasonably priced in comparison to Starbucks-style coffee shops. An 8 oz cup for only a dollar and each cup is individually brewed. In addition, the bakery items are fantastic with selections such as pumpernickel, Mediterranean... 

Grand Occasions Catering & Deli: Unique, Fresh, Locally Grown Selections

Grand Occasions Catering & Deli: Unique, Fresh, Locally Grown Selections, Yachats

 nativelocal Says:  Grand Occasions is a small cafe with excellent sandwiches, wines and a vast array of Oregon and imported cheeses (Try the Oregonzola and the Black Peppercorn! Both are wonderful). The freshly made desserts and local, organic produce are one more wonderful addition to the... 

LeRoy's Blue Whale Restaurant: LeRoy's Blue Whale Restaurant

LeRoy's Blue Whale Restaurant: LeRoy's Blue Whale Restaurant, Yachats

 goingsolo Says:  Leroy's is the Oregon equivalent to Denny's or IHOPor similar places known for greasy yet decent breakfasts. Unfortunately, Leroy's breakfast wasn't up to the standards of Denny's. Not that Denny's serves a high quality breakfast, but that should give you a basis for... 

La Serre: La Serre

La Serre: La Serre, Yachats

 goingsolo Says:  The restaurant was highly touted as one of Yachat's finest. The food was pretty good and the atmosphere of this wood paneled restaurant was casual. Despite the advertisements for fine dining, this place was jeans-casual. The only French influence found on the menu is the... 

Local Customs  

Haunted B&B

Haunted B&B, Yachats

 goingsolo Says:  The Heceta House B&B adjacent to the lighthouse is said to be haunted by the ghost of Rue, a woman who lived there in the 1800s. Ask the man in the gift shop for the full story. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Take your time on the road

Take your time on the road, Yachats

 tahoesasha Says:  The coastal road is dangerous! It is unfamiliar, curvy and full of the distraction of other drivers and the magnificent ocean. Concentrate! 

Off The Beaten Path  

Visit a covered bridge

Visit a covered bridge, Yachats

 stett3 Says:  Take Yachats River Road to N. Yachats River Road and turn left. Stay on N. Yachats River Road until you reach the bridge. 

Visit an old covered bridge

Visit an old covered bridge, Yachats

 stett3 Says:  Take Yachats River Road to the "T" intersection w/ North Yachats River Road. Make a left and stay on this road to the bridge. Really worth the drive. 

Favorites  

Take a scenic drive off the...

Take a scenic drive off the..., Yachats

 Octourist Says:  Take a scenic drive off the highway. The ocean mist in the air and even a full-on rain storm made for an adventurous day out in nature (well, with a car, anyway). 

Sea going ships passed by the...

Sea going ships passed by the..., Yachats

 falicia2000 Says:  Sea going ships passed by the Oregon coast as early as 1543 when Barteleme Ferrelo came this way. Sir Frances Drake (in 1575) and Martin de Aguilar (in 1605) also are known to have passed by. But Captain Cook was the first white man to really get credit for being in the... 

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 Gem of the Oregon Coast - I've never "travelled" to Yachats - I was born and raised here. After a few years in the city, I began to realize just how little I had missed, and disgusted with concrete, I returned to Yachats.... 

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YACHATS - ARTISANAL FULCRUM ON THE CENTRAL COAST

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 Pronounced without the 'c', Yachats is a small resort village of some 635 people at the mouth of the Yachats River. Yachats is the last town along a stretch of small towns extending south from Lincoln... 

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The Gem of the Oregon Coast

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 That's what the welcoming sign says, anyway. Yachats (pop. 635, again according to the sign) is located in the center of the Oregon Coast. The town of Yachats resembles a retirement community. There... 

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Yachats (pronounced Ya-harts)

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Yachats. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 5 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Beautiful Oceanside

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 The oceanside is very rocky here. It reminds me a little of Bohuslän, the Upper West Coast of Sweden. Very clean, quiet, nature, and friendly people. Its restful and not allot of commercialism. One...... 

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Gem of the Oregon Coast

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 I've never "travelled" to Yachats - I was born and raised here. After a few years in the city, I began to realize just how little I had missed, and disgusted with concrete, I returned to Yachats.... 

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