Yachats, Oregon | Best Oregon Coast Beach Town?

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Welcome to Yachats, Oregon, a charming coastal town nestled along the stunning central Oregon Coast! You're in for a delightful experience filled with natural wonders, friendly locals, and a peaceful atmosphere. Let me introduce you to some of the highlights you won't want to miss during your visit.
Scenic Beauty: Yachats is all about breathtaking coastal landscapes. Prepare to be mesmerized by the rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, and the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. Make sure to take a leisurely stroll along the scenic 804 Trail, offering stunning views of the coastline and access to hidden coves.
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area: Just south of town, you'll find the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, a must-visit for nature enthusiasts. Hike to the top of Cape Perpetua for panoramic views, explore the old-growth forest trails, and marvel at the captivating Spouting Horn, a natural geyser that shoots seawater high into the air.
Thor's Well: Speaking of natural wonders, don't miss Thor's Well, a unique saltwater fountain located nearby. It's an incredible sight during high tide as the water cascades into a seemingly bottomless sinkhole. Be cautious and keep a safe distance, though, as the currents can be strong.
Yachats State Recreation Area: For a relaxing beach experience, head to the Yachats State Recreation Area. It's a great spot for picnicking, beachcombing, and even tide pooling. Keep an eye out for fascinating marine life like starfish and anemones in the tidal pools.
Historic Sites: Take some time to explore Yachats' history at the Little Log Church and Museum. This quaint building dates back to 1927 and provides insight into the town's past. It's a unique place to learn about the community's early days.
Art and Crafts: Yachats is home to a vibrant arts community, and you can witness this at the local galleries and shops. Browse through the works of talented artists, pick up souvenirs, or join a local workshop to try your hand at creating your own art.
Seafood Delights: As a coastal town, Yachats offers an abundance of fresh seafood. Be sure to try some local dishes like clam chowder, Dungeness crab, or fish and chips. Many restaurants here source their ingredients locally, making your dining experience even more authentic.
Whale Watching: If you visit during the winter or spring months, keep an eye out for migrating gray whales. Yachats is an excellent spot for whale watching, and there are often designated viewpoints and tours available for a closer encounter.
Remember to embrace the slower pace of life in Yachats and savor every moment of your visit. Whether you're seeking relaxation, outdoor adventures, or a connection to nature, this coastal gem has it all. Enjoy your stay in Yachats, Oregon!

[@kevinmcgauhey9813]

Something that people don't realize is, Oregon may have only one National Park (Crater Lake, another MUST SEE) but you don't have to spend a lot of time with a map of the Oregon Coast to realize that the whole Coastline is covered with State Parks preserving all that beauty, hopefully forever. It goes TOWN, STATE PARK, TOWN, STATE PARK, Etc, ALL THE WAY DOWN THE COAST, from Astoria down to Honeyman Park and beyond.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Great points. We love the State Parks.

[@vagabondtom2969]

I loved the maitake patties, the brews were dang good at the yachats brewery too. They do have beef burgers as a special sometimes. I also liked bread and Rose's bakery, the beach street kitchen and the green salmon. You cant beat the scenery from the Cape perpetua lookout... thanks for the memory ✌

[@adventuresofjandk]

Our pleasure

[@claraevans47]

Love my home state. Oregon has so many adventurous places to visit. Agate Beach, Otter Crest, Kiwanis. South Jetty Florence Oregon.

[@adventuresofjandk]

We are definitely spoiled

[@brucesundseth3860]

Yachats Brewing's menu looked awesome to me. There's tons of good fish and chip's places in Oregon, but to each there own. Love the Oregon coast.

[@adventuresofjandk]

That’s good to hear. When we travel to the coast it’s always seafood for us. We had really bad service at Yachats Brewing a few years back so we no longer give them our business. That and the fact we’re not eating a mushroom burger. 😂

[@youlikemyshorts8039]

What a beautiful part of the coast.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Sure is

[@dazedforever]

Your video just hit our feed, which is crazy because we JUST got back to Texas (this morning) after staying in Newport. So funny that we did a really similar trek as y’all’s video. What a beautiful area. We really enjoyed it and your video will be a great guide for anyone thinking about going. Too bad you didn’t hit the brewery. The pulled pork, sourkraut, pickled green beans, kids plate (cheese and meat and veggies) and beer were all excellent! They also had a brisket sandwich (daily special) but we didn’t try it.

[@adventuresofjandk]

That is crazy. We’ve been to the brewery a long time ago but service was terrible. Didn’t want to mention it in the video but we won’t be going back anytime soon. Glad you enjoyed it though especially visiting from out of State.

[@lynnschellhase9764]

I live in Yachats! Lunas is great and we eat there a lot, but you should definitely try The Drift Restaurant. They have a wonderful menu with a variety of different dishes. The Green Salmon is a really great option for coffee, pastries and vegan options. Yachats is a very special place!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you for that. We will definitely add them to the list.

[@kimberlyrenfrow461]

We had such a great time visiting Yachats. Such a beautiful part of the coast.

[@adventuresofjandk]

👍

[@MichelleYvonne59]

Thank you so much! I love Yachats more than any other place! My late husband and I had some of our most precious memories there. We stayed at the Adobe Inn quite a few times, it’s where I saw my first whale, and fell in love with agates, pretty much anything ocean! My husband died not quite 3 years ago. I have not been to Oregon for 13 years, but I’m returning there soon. It’s easily the place of my heart! Beautiful video!! 🌺⚓️🌺

[@adventuresofjandk]

You are welcome. So sorry to hear about your husband. I’m glad that our little video brought back some great memories for you. All the best.

[@MichelleYvonne59]

@@adventuresofjandk Oh! Thank you! But your video is filling me with such joy that my eyes are tearing up, it’s as if from afar, Yachats, and that beautiful ocean is healing every sadness in my heart! I cannot tell you how thankful I am! What do you recommend that I watch next, because I’m totally stoked! 💙🌊☔️💙

[@adventuresofjandk]

@MichelleYvonne59 thank you Michelle. We have a lot of videos of the Oregon Coast. We live outside of Portland so we visit there a lot.

[@bryantakayama2154]

One of my favorite places to stay on the OC. Been visiting there since 2010 two to three times a year. Friendly and very nice locals. Great restaurants and places to stay. Beautiful scenery and wonderful beaches! I always stay in Yachats when visiting the OC. Definitely getting noticed since I’ve first visited. More foot traffic and noticed surfers starting to show up enjoying the surf at the mouth of the Yachats river. Small town that deserves the “Gem of the Oregon Coast” motto!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Couldn’t agree with you more. It’s a bit too far for us to visit very often but when we do it’s fantastic

[@kevinmcgauhey9813]

I had forgotten WHERE Devils Churn was, and over the years my memory had crossed it with Devils Punchbowl, another SPLASH and CRASH spot. This video straightened that out for me, so thanks for that, too!

[@adventuresofjandk]

You bet. Easy to confuse those two

[@dennisheffley7350]

Always a wonderful presentation by the two of you! Also, I have to agree with ya, fish and chips are greatly preferred over having fungi!

[@adventuresofjandk]

😂. Ya I don’t get it. Why have a brewery and serve nothing but mushrooms? I’m no vegetarian.

[@alteshaus5627]

Stayed in Yachats during our roadtrip in September. The Yatel is a very nice Motel and food at Lunas are great. Back in Germany I miss the nature of Oregon, the coast

[@adventuresofjandk]

We love only seen the southern part of Germany which was beautiful. Can’t wait to see more. Oktoberfest is on the bucket list.

[@alteshaus5627]

@@adventuresofjandk Oh, Iive more to the north, near the town of Hannover, and never visited the Oktoberfest. I thinl it's overcrowed and too expensive ;-). In the north is perhaps Hamburg a good town to visit. I'm really impressed about the nature in Oregon and Washington, to be there was a great wish. Thank yor for your video

[@adventuresofjandk]

@alteshaus5627 all the best.

[@JasonRenfrow]

What a beautiful part of the beach.

[@adventuresofjandk]

🤙

[@P.Rakibur]

Worth it, you are doing great but i think you deserve more audience compare to your work. 🥰

[@adventuresofjandk]

Really appreciate that.

[@kevinmcgauhey9813]

First J and K video I've seen in AGES (I must have fallen out of touch) and I can't tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate them, ESPECIALLY the ones about my home state, Oregon, and ESPECIALLY about the Oregon coast! IEvery time I visit back home it seems that the Portland sprawl has spread even further. outward and the traffic is worse, it seems. So obviously it's a lot more populated than when I was a kid, and a teen! SO I was pleasantly surprised to hear that you can still go south of Lincoln City and find plenty of uncrowded space along the coast! Amazing, and reassuring at the same time! Also IT IS SO TRUE that you can go to the coast a hundred times and still discover new things and places that you never saw or experienced before! I do remember Yachats and Cape Perpetua, it's such a beautiful area! I also remember VERY WELL that you were more likely to get rained on, on the coast, than you were to get sunshine! Storms happened all the time, and cool weather with gorgeous mists dragging through the coastal mountains. Folks, ya gotta see it for yourself, but a J and K video is the next best thing!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Yes! Further south you go the less people. Northern coast is pretty busy these days.

[@jefftatchio6091]

Utah Jeff …. Here….I loved your video… very well done ….born & raised in Salem and I honestly had not seen some of these things ! Stellar!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Much appreciated Utah Jeff.

[@yochananisrael3336]

One of my favorite coastal towns, thanks for sharing❤

[@adventuresofjandk]

Our pleasure

[@joelavenburg5761]

Looks really nice there. That fogbank seemed never ending, pretty cool looking.

[@adventuresofjandk]

It’s a beautiful spot of the Oregon Coast. It doesn’t get as much fan fare as the Northern part but it’s better because of it.

[@roberta8936]

Yahots looks like a HOT 🔥 place to visit 😍 I love your banter and great 👍 pictures plus the hikes seem very doable for me!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Glad you enjoyed. It’s a beautiful town.

[@user-lm7rs4jv7g]

We live in Newport. Yachats can be a pretty busy hive of activity in the summer time. The espresso store across from Luna is a great place to enjoy a latte.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you for that information. Always love when locals give their advice.

[@Evolvingdaily65]

I love Yachats! Been there a few yrs ago. Going back this Fall… to get away from crowds…

[@adventuresofjandk]

Great spot for that.

[@lilramborambo4399]

Very nicely done... All your videos are excellent and enjoyable... My wife and I love Lunas restaurant it's our favorite... keep up the good work you two..😉👌💯💛

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you so much.

[@lilramborambo4399]

@adventuresofjandk You bet keep those adventures coming the Oregon coast is our go to spot and we love keeping well informed on places to see...😁🫶

[@SpencerTheGardensandGrav-rx2wf]

Probably tied with Depot Bay as our favorite central coast towns. LunaSea is an awesome place to eat. They have another in seal rock just down the road from us . Good job on the video!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you.

[@1stpaintballmaster]

Stayed at South Beach State Park and ate at Georgie's. That restaurant has an awesome view. Also very helpful when dealing with food allergies. Also I started using disposable lense wipes to clean cameras. Don't have to worry as much about recontaminating or scratches.

[@adventuresofjandk]

That is a great point. Might look to do exactly the same.

[@territ8837]

Great video, love your photography. BTW, I still love having my sweet little beagle that I got because of Daisy 😊.

[@adventuresofjandk]

That is awesome. We still miss her everyday. It’s just not the same not having her around. Enjoy every second.

[@JunkJordan]

This video has inspired me to head back to the Oregon coast! Such a wonderful place.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Glad to hear it.

[@leighims]

Beautiful pelican photos Kim!

[@adventuresofjandk]

😂. Thank you. I had a good teacher.

[@louisevad6091]

I think Lincoln city area to Seaside is the most scenic on the Oregon coast. My favorite beach is devils punch bowl area. Hidden from the north wind.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Nice area indeed

[@dionclark6581]

Cape Perpetua Southview wins for me...

[@richardturner2455]

Yachts is a VILLAGE of about 350 residents in a STATE PARK. You never show the Yachats river waterfall into the inlet bay where the tides roll in and out ALL day and NIGHT. One of best sights there or anywhere else on the coast.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Wasn’t aware of it. Will check it out next time we go back.

[@NancyDBrown]

Thanks for the tour. Be in touch if you find yourself in Eugene.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Our pleasure.

[@greyghostjay]

I love Yachat's, but they do need more food choices and affordable hotels. Beautiful footage!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you. Really appreciate that.

[@olgav3274]

That Yachats Brewing's menu sounds so interesting! You've inspired us to return to this part of the Oregon coast and we look forward to Luna's as well.))

[@adventuresofjandk]

Luna’s is great. We’ve been to the brewery on another trip down and just weren’t happy at all with food or service. Beer was average.

[@marktaylor3428]

You do such great videos! Along with the excellent content!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you so much. We really appreciate that.

[@timb1554]

I spotted the Chelsea Rose. We used to buy seafood right off the boat. Great video!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Much appreciated. We need to try that next time.

[@justbreathe917]

Absolutely stunning

[@adventuresofjandk]

Agree

[@pattymccartney543]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing your trip!

[@adventuresofjandk]

You are so welcome

[@snokat500]

Yes I think it looks like a goat also. So excited heading that way for first time in two weeks. Thankyou for all the great videos.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Our pleasure. Hope you have a fantastic time.

[@ibappraiser]

My grandparents used to own a house in Yachates. I've been visiting since I was a kid. Absolutely love it!

[@adventuresofjandk]

That’s awesome. Great town.

[@richardturner2455]

P.S. I discovered it by accident and it still echoes in my memory!

[@adventuresofjandk]

That is pretty cool. Now I’m intrigued.

[@pl471]

Loved your video! Thank you for your content. My husband and I really enjoy the tips you give at each destination on your videos, very informative. We live in Colorado in a non foodie area and when we heard that menu we were like Hell Yes! We are plant based and that place would be right up our alley. So thank you for the restaurant suggestion 😊 I also want to thank you for your hotel suggestions. From the one on this video and the ones at Disney Land. Great information. Thanks for taking us to the ocean today we really miss it. Fondly, Shelda and Mark

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you so much for the kind words. We really love hearing others find them helpful and informative.

[@gbcocean1955]

Luna's is the best, followed by Drift inn

[@adventuresofjandk]

We love Luna’s. Will need to try Drift inn.

[@barbaraaspengen9810]

You guys are a cute couple 😊

[@adventuresofjandk]

Thank you Barbara. We appreciate that.

[@earthlovinggal3372]

Hello 👋 I am a new subscriber ❤

[@adventuresofjandk]

We are happy to have you. Thank you.

[@brandideclue1254]

I live in yachats actually

[@adventuresofjandk]

Cool town.

[@austinstitzel]

I'm going to guess that Jason is a Scorpio and Kim is a Taurus.

[@adventuresofjandk]

I’m a Capricorn and Kim is an Aquaruis. 😂

[@orbmanelson]

Does it ever rain there?

[@adventuresofjandk]

Nope. 😂

[@ginasmitasin479]

Shhhhhhhhhhh

[@adventuresofjandk]

Exactly. 😂. Luckily we don’t have that many viewers.

[@hollyholcomb8767]

I’m a native Oregonian. There’s nothing to Yachats anymore but the million dollar homes of Californians. The entire area is too expensive to live in unless you want to be an Airbnb cleaner.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Definitely expensive. Luckily we’re not looking to buy property there.

[@louisevad6091]

No longer hidden

[@adventuresofjandk]

Unfortunately nothing on the Oregon Coast no longer is. We have a few places we know to beat the crowds luckily.

[@activedutysports8023]

It does in fact look like a goat.

[@adventuresofjandk]

100%

[@sandollarj504]

Hey @Adventuresofjandk try eating at THE DRIFT INN great place I've eaten there half a dozen times you are missing out on a super great restaurant.

[@adventuresofjandk]

Will definitely check it out. We end up there a few times a year so it’s getting added to the list for sure.