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Sight Cape Perpetua, Yachats

Thor's Well

A sight in Cape Perpetua, Yachats, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Around high tide.

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Thor's Well in Cape Perpetua, Yachats
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Why go

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

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 Devil's Churn. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Cape Perpetua
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Around 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
    Devil's Churn

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

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

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

    Food · 2.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Drift Inn

    Historic roadhouse with seafood dinners and frequent live music.

    Food · 2.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Green Salmon Coffee House

    Local coffeehouse with organic drinks and baked goods.

    Drinks · 2.3 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 · 2.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Thor's Well 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 Thor's Well itself, we suggest: Around 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
Yachats, OR 97498, USA
Coordinates
44.27841, -124.11351
Destination
Yachats, Oregon

Thor's Well: quick answers

How much time do you need at Thor's Well?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Thor's Well. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Thor's Well?

Our pick: Around high tide. Insider tip: Watch from the rocks above at high tide; never go near it in big swells.

Is Thor's Well free?

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

Where is Thor's Well?

Thor's Well is at 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 Thor's Well?

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

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