Stuff to do in Yachats
Here's a variety of things to do in the general vicinity of Yachats, Oregon.
Hit the Visitor's Center, right next to Clark's Market on Highway 101
Play on the beach
There are all kinds of state parks and other public beaches lining highway 101. The water is pretty chilly, but there are lively tidepools at low tide, and beautiful sunset views. You can pick up a tide table anyplace with tourist info.
Gamble $
Visit the aquarium, learn about the stuff in the tidepools.
Go for a boat ride $
Check out the sea lion caves. $
541-547-3111 About 13 miles south of Yachats
Find agates
Agate Beach, north of Newport (and north of Yachats), is a good place, but so are most other beaches! Check the areas of gravel exposed by the outgoing tides. Agates are shiny and easier to spot when they're wet. Because of their nature, agates will stay wet longer than other stones.
Cape Perpetua is just south of Yachats, here you can check out tide pools and great cliff top views
Yachats Ocean Loop - turn on Yachats Ocean Road, look carefully, Fantastic 1 mile drive south of Yachats, basalt formations create blowholes and fascinating swirls of water as the ocean rips into this oceanfront area.
Neptune Wayside - 3 mi s of Yachats, View Cummings Creek or hike down to look for agates, at low tide explore the tidepools and walk south to see a natural seacave. No Fee
Heceta Head Lighthouse (14 miles south of Yachats)
10 mile scenic drive up the Yachats River Road
Golf:
Oregon Dunes, Florence 541.997.3232
Sandpines, Florence 541.997.1940
Crestview Hills, Waldport 541.563.3020
Art Galleries - wander around downtown Yachats & Newport
