Dusty32

Dusty32

Darn spell check! South of Coos Bay is the town of Bandon (not abandon). Oh well....

Pickles3 Loc: Washington State

My wife and I have been to Yachats three times over the past few years, each time during the "off tourism" season. We always drive from Washington State to Yachats via Highway 101 to avoid the maddening crowds while taking in the vast forests around us that are always calming.

We'v realized over the years that vacations during prime seasons are not experiences we enjoy as crowds and traffic outweigh any benefits of traveling to such a beautiful area.

Yachats is a small town and tourism is its main source of income during the year. The town is located in an ideal location for day trips both north and south that add to the charm of Yachats itself, especially when the moon its full with accompanying spectacular high tides, especially during storms. "Thor's Well" and Heceta Beach to the south, and if you're willing to take extra time, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, the former Tillamook Naval Station south of Tillamook and after your visit, go to the Tillamook cheese factory where you can enjoy both tours and lunch.

If you're really adventurous, go to McMinnville to visit the Air Museum which houses a myriad of restored military and civilian aircraft, including the famous "Spruce Goose", the biggest airplane (that actually flew) I've ever seen in my life. Of note, the building itself was built specifically to house the Goose when it arrived in pieces from California some years ago. If you arrive before the museum opens, there are a number of aircraft on static display outside to view while you wait.

I'm sure there are many other sites to see that are not listed here.

I hope our personal views of visiting Yachats and the Oregon coastal area during non-prime vis-a-vis prime tourist season does not distracter from your plans to visit the area. The right time to visit the area has both advantages, and disadvantages given the limitations above. Our annual or semi-annual trips to Yachats in the coming years will always be during the off season as, for us, it is a far superior time to visit.

If I knew how to upload images of the areas above, I would to do so but uploading seems an arcane science I haven't yet mastered.

Cheers and Be Safe

Tom

rdgreenwood Loc: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

The Oregon Dunes stretch for fifty-four miles, from Heceta Head north of Florence to Cape Arago just south of Coos Bay. Well over 100,000 years old, this dune complex of roughly 40,000 acres covers the largest area of any dune system on the West Coast of North America. When we visited, we took a guided tour in a large dune buggy. It was memorable. Have a great trip.

Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area

Just took the drive from San Francisco to Seattle three weeks ago along the coast to visit my son and daughter. If you like B&B’s, Floras Lake House B&B in Langlois, Oregon can’t be beat. Right on the coast. Just south of Bandon. BTW, most rest areas were closed along the highway. Hopefully they’ll be open by the time you go.
A lot of restaurants only had take-out, but again this should change by this summer.
If you can, drive up to Cannon beach, which is about a three hour drive north of Yachats. I took this Haystack image right along the beach.
Have fun.
BTW, once I got to Seattle, I took this image of Mt. Ranier one evening from the roof of my daughters apartment in Capitol Hill.

Ted 2455

Good advice, I would only add, try to add more time for your trip. So much to see.

clint f. Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa

Sounds like a fun trip. My personal opinion is that the “Avenue Of The Giants” is the premier drive to enjoy the Redwoods. The national park is nice but does no compare.

wcastro

I just made the trip last Month (Mar2021) and stayed at the ADOBE RESORT 1555 Hwy 1, right off the
hiway and they were extremely nice and accomodating, reasonable cost also nice cozy Bar-Restaurant
with good food. Highly recommendable.

Bob Link

You'll spend the whole week in the car if you plan on driving both ways. The entire route 101 is scenic. Unhappily it's tourist season so driving will be slowed by other site seers. Others have mentioned specifics but send for the OR tourist info covering the area.

ImageCreator Loc: Northern California

not abandon, its Bandon

unlucky2 Loc: Hemet Ca.

If you fly into SF and drive up you will face the worst part of the drive first. After dealing with the traffic mess between the airport and the Golden Gate bridge you can regain your sanity with a brief stop at Battery State Park. If the weather permits (no fog) Battery is the best safest place to photograph the bridge, the fortifications and Lighthouse that protected the bay in days gone by. Just a few (20-50) miles to the north is Murre Woods (bad spelling) your introduction to the Redwoods and a must visit location. End of Day one, life is good and the best is yet to come.

wandering stranger Loc: Right now Vail, AZ

In Brandon, Or there is a Creamery that is a must stop, California lost Coast, Humbolt RedWoods, Hecate Lighthouse, and etc. Drive with the intend to stop for a couple of day along the way, there are so many opportunities. In Yachats Restaurant UNO, very fresh sea food, they have their own fleet ( Two boats?). That drive will hurt your eyes and wear out your shutter finger.

kotography4u

Perfect! Just the type of "side trips" I was looking for!
Thanks

Kevin

kotography4u

This is tremendous - thank you!
Kevin

kotography4u

Good idea - will do - Thanks
k