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Sight Cape Perpetua, Yachats

Devil's Churn

A sight in Cape Perpetua, Yachats, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: High tide.

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Devil's Churn in Cape Perpetua, Yachats
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Why go

Narrow basalt inlet where waves surge and explode at high tide.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Yachats, alongside 3 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Cape Perpetua Scenic Area and Thor's Well. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Cape Perpetua
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
High tide

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Yachats, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Cape Perpetua Scenic Area

    Visitor center, Cape Perpetua overlook and old-growth Giant Spruce Trail.

    Outdoors · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Thor's Well

    Collapsed sea cave that seems to drain the ocean during high tides.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Luna Sea Fish House

    Owner-caught fish in casual fish and chips, tacos and chowder.

    Food · 1.9 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Drift Inn

    Historic roadhouse with seafood dinners and frequent live music.

    Food · 1.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Green Salmon Coffee House

    Local coffeehouse with organic drinks and baked goods.

    Drinks · 1.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    WildCraft Cider & Pantry

    Dry ciders and beer with a local-sourced menu, in the old Yachats Brewing bank building.

    Drinks · 2.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Devil's Churn is a stop on our Oregon Coast Hideaways route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Yachats

2 more curated sights in Yachats. See the full Yachats guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Yachats run from 50°F in February to 61°F in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Devil's Churn itself, we suggest: High tide.

Modelled monthly averages for Yachats from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Yachats weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
815 US-101, Yachats, OR 97498, USA
Coordinates
44.28417, -124.11163
Destination
Yachats, Oregon

Devil's Churn: quick answers

How much time do you need at Devil's Churn?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Devil's Churn. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Devil's Churn?

Our pick: High tide.

Is Devil's Churn free?

Yes, we list Devil's Churn as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Devil's Churn?

Devil's Churn is at 815 US-101, Yachats, OR 97498, USA, in Cape Perpetua. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Devil's Churn?

Devil's Churn appears on Oregon Coast Hideaways, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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