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Cape Perpetua Scenic Area

2400 Highway 101, Yachats, OR 97333
(541) 547-3289
Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Yachats
5.0 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives, State Parks
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Florence, OR
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Loved the view once st the view section, but the road is a little curved going up. Worth the effort for some fantastic pictures of Devil's Churn. More

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Eugene, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

I have to stop at the top viewpoint anytime I am at the coast. The walk out to the stone building is easy and a nice way to stretch your legs and feel the sea breeze. More

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Bloomington, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We hiked from the top of the scenic point down to the Giant Spruce and back up. It was a challenging but very enjoyable trail. Beautiful scenery and we felt very much surrounded by nature. It was raining pretty hard, so we stopped in the visitor center. Very friendly staff there and some interesting information about the area. Also a... More

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Eugene, Oregon
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

There are a number of trails to hike around this area, both on the beach side and across the highway on the inland side, and all of the trails that we took were beautiful, and the smell was heavenly! Really a nice place. You could make a quick stop of it for a few minutes' viewing, or you could spend... More

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Eugene, Oregon, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Even if you've seen it before, the Devil's Churn is always worth the short walk from the parking area right on the highway. The Churn is an old lava channel. Waves are focused into and along the channel, all the way into the cave at the back. Depending on the tide and how high the waves are, the churn can... More

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Cupertino, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

It's just a very beautiful hiking area with ocean and forest hiking trails More

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Reedsport, Oregon
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Great trails. Have to go up forest service roads for some. Just great area. More

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Bend, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Had a blast all along the coast. So pretty and very clean and well kept area More

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

A must-see along the Oregon coast highway! The view is spectacular and we were lucky enough to have sunshine and a clear day. I fell in love with Oregon instantly. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Fantastic scenery. Nice drive on 101. Lots of nearby attractions. Good restaurants in Florence and Newport. More

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