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City in Oregon, United States
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Yachats is a city of 1,000 people (2020) on the Central Oregon Coast. The name comes from the Siletz language and means "dark water at the foot of the mountain".
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The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center has a phenomenal view of the ocean from inside, and from the wheelchair accessible deck. The visitor center staff can answer questions and help you plan your trip. Daily interpretive programs including short movies and guided hikes are available in the summer. A Discover Your Northwest bookstore sells books, postcards, etc. Open seven days a week.
A good place for whale-watching and tide-pooling, and named after the yearly run of smelt (a relative of salmon)
Live music daily. Fantastic vegan pizzas and other options. Also operates as a motel.
Soup and sandwiches along with coffees, teas, and cocoa.
An organic, fair trade coffee roaster and purveyor of fine teas. Bakery offering a variety of pastries, muffins, scones, breads and savories along with a light breakfast and lunch menu.
Beautiful rental house with stairs right down to the beach. Just up from town.
Cosy motel with stunning views of the sea (the rooms literally back onto the beach). Friendly staff, pet-friendly rooms available and comfortable beds. Affordable by the region's standards.
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