24 Hours In Yachats: Your Itinerary For Exploring This Delightful Coastal Town In Oregon
There are so many charming towns up and down the 363 miles of the Oregon Coast, but Yachats has an extra special place in our hearts. This delightful coastal locale has it all: a charming downtown, abundant scenic vistas, amazing restaurants, and quaint accommodations. We’ve put together the following itinerary for 24 hours in Yachats, Oregon, and we hope you’ll make this town your next day trip destination!

Thor's Well, Oregon, USA

There are many theories about this unique rock formation, known as the "drainpipe of the Pacific;" in fact, some say the waters flow straight into the underworld. No one is quite certain exactly how it formed, either; but one theory is that the well was once a sea cave until the roof collapsed, leaving a hole on the coast that is roughly 20 feet deep.

Stroll up and down the beaches of Yachats and see what treasures you find!
Heceta Head Lighthouse, 725 Summer St, Florence, OR 97439, USA

Built in 1894, the 56-foot tall lighthouse shines a beam visible for 21 nautical miles, making it the strongest light on the Oregon Coast!
Luna Sea Fish House, 153 US-101, Yachats, OR 97498, USA

This turquoise blue seafood shack on the Oregon Coast dishes up the lightest, crispiest, most melt-in-your-mouth fish and chips in the state. Dine al fresco and enjoy the delightful ambiance of this beguiling coastal locale.
Amanda's Trail, Forest Hill St #5533, Yachats, OR 97498, USA

The trail is a memorial to the forced relocation of Native Americans to the Siletz Reservation, and their subsequent relocation from that reservation when white settlers began to claim coastal lands of the PNW. The trail's namesake was a blind Coos woman who was captured and forced to march 80 miles up the coast to a reservation. This is a hauntingly beautiful trail that's worth checking out, even if you don't complete all 7.4 miles.
804 Trail, Yachats, OR 97498, USA

The trail runs parallel to the immensely scenic Oregon Coast, and is completely rapturous at sunset.
Overleaf Lodge Lane, Overleaf Lodge Ln, Yachats, OR 97498, USA

The Overleaf boasts 54 rooms with epic coastal vistas; depending on when you visit, you might even spot a migrating whale or two! Seven room types combine features like fireplaces, balconies, kitchens, and two-person bathtubs overlooking the sea, making for an amazing overnight getaway with a special someone -- or even by yourself.
Ona Restaurant & Lounge, 131 US-101, Yachats, OR 97498, USA

Ona was inspired by the native Chinook language, meaning shell fish. Owner and executive Chef Michelle Korgan offers locally sourced and globally inspired cuisine for a fusion of PNW seafood and international flavors you can only get here in Oregon. Add the restaurant's sublime scenery, and you've the makings of a memorable night out, indeed.

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Address: Thor's Well, Oregon, USA
Address: Luna Sea Fish House, 153 US-101, Yachats, OR 97498, USA
Address: Overleaf Lodge Lane, Overleaf Lodge Ln, Yachats, OR 97498, USA
Address: Ona Restaurant & Lounge, 131 US-101, Yachats, OR 97498, USA
Address: Amanda's Trail, Forest Hill St #5533, Yachats, OR 97498, USA
Address: 804 Trail, Yachats, OR 97498, USA
Address: Heceta Head Lighthouse, 725 Summer St, Florence, OR 97439, USA