Oregon Coastal Tour: Florence to Yachats
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore charming coastal towns of Florence and Yachats
- Browse unique antique shops and art galleries
- Stroll along scenic sandy beaches
- Visit historic working lighthouses
- Enjoy picturesque coastal landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Transportation from Eugene to Florence and Yachats
- Guided visits to local antique shops and art galleries
- Stops at scenic coastal beaches and working lighthouses
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Sea Lion Caves is a privately owned wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary (since 1932) centrally located just 11 miles north of Florence on the beautiful and rugged Oregon Coast. Sea Lion Caves is proud to be part of the Oregon/Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve helping to protect the local marine animals and marine environment. Sea Lion Caves is America’s largest sea cave and the year-round home of the Steller sea lion, but sea lions are not always in the Cave. They are wild animals and we are not a zoo so these protected animals come and go as they please, as is their nature.
Pronounced “Ha – SEE – Ta” by most, everyone agrees Heceta Head is one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world. The Heceta Head Lighthouse and Light Keeper’s home are circa 1894. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The lighthouse is a working lighthouse. From a height of 205 feet above the ocean, its “first order” Fresnel lens, casts it’s beams some 21 miles out to sea. It is the brightest light on the Oregon coast. It is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in the United States.
In Yachats you will have several dining options to enjoy lunch along with galleries, boutiques and coffee shops or maybe even a little ice cream is in order! If seafood is what you came for, it does not get any fresher from several local restaurants purchasing from local fishermen taking pride in the catch of the day.
This deep chasm exposes the shoreline’s volcanic history and shows the relentless, violent power of the ocean. The chasm likely started as a narrow fracture or collapsed lava tube in the volcanic bedrock. Over many thousands of years under the constant pounding force of the ocean waves it’s now more than 80 feet wide where it opens at the ocean
Cape Perpetua is a large forested headland on the central Oregon Coast which projects into the Pacific Ocean. It’s part of the Siuslaw National Forest and it is a great place to experience towering trees looming through a coastal fog, frothy surf crashing upon jagged shores, and majestic headlands offering clear views for miles.
We will visit the Historic Old Town district of this inland coastal village originally built on docks lining the Siuslaw river banks. With Florence’s long time logging and fishing history, it was positioned perfectly between the coastal forest range and the Pacific ocean, taking advantage of the easy river access.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- The tour includes walking; participants should be able to walk at a moderate pace.
- Meals and personal expenses are not included; plan accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for beach walks and town exploration.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater, as coastal weather can be unpredictable.
- Don't forget your camera to capture the scenic views and historic sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum 4 persons for tour to operate
Traveler reviews
WOW, REALLY?
$750??? are you kidding me? No Lunch, dinner, drinks? What an unbelievable rip off. You are going to charge over $5000 to drive 8 people around in a van all day and give them bottled water and some general admission tickets to the sea lion caves. Unreal to think that anyone would be that dumb. disgusting.
Oregon coast
Took the Pacific Coast Highway from Florence to Seaside along the OREGON COAST……the views were Breathtaking and we made several stops along the way….we stayed overnight in Florence and in Seaside…..although we traveled in late July it got quite cold at nights especially in Florence….highs averaged in the mid 60’s and it was very windy
do not care about customer...
They put the wrong filter on our e450. Caused the bus to over heat. They will not back up their work and said we will have to get a lawyer to get our money for the tow and repairs.. The worse customer service ever!!!
Heaven on Earth
I feel like an insider here, having attended the University of Oregon for my undergrad years, going so far as to take a class called "Walk on the Oregon Coast" while at college. From that I fell in love with a little town called Bandon by the Sea, which is as quaint and lovely as the name implies. The class had such an impact on me that I spent every weekend I could driving out and camping along the coast, reading War & Peace while in a tent being pelted by rain, exploring lighthouses, stopping at Mo's for chowder and merrionberry pie (yum). But the best part of all was simply being able to unwind, slowing down to the pace of the ocean, feeling the Pacific against my shoulder. Time stands still here, to borrow the words of Neil Peart (RIP), the legendary drummer from Rush. Wherever I am in the world, I remember the Oregon Coast as the place I most feel human again. Like wearing a pair of faded bluejeans or a baggy knit sweater -- it's how I restore my sense of sanity..
Florence to Newport: Beautiful Coastal Drive!
My husband and I have driven the route frequently and enjoy the fabulous views each time. The road winds upward out of Florence with many curves and and views of the sea along the way. There are numerous pullouts and viewpoints where you can get off the highway. Also a number of short drives down to the ocean. It can be a bit slow in summer when lots of tourists are traveling. Normal travel time to Newport is a bit more than an hour. We urge you to make stops to view the beautiful coast line. The ocean is different each time we go as the season changes. We have traveled this route (and the return many times. Some small construction areas involved, but the wait time is generally quite short. We have traveled in many different months. For the question below, we just named one of the many months we have traveled this route.