Cape Perpetua
Cape Perpetua is a rugged headland on Oregon’s central coast near Yachats, known for its 800-foot summit, dramatic blowholes and accessible tidepools.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Oregon Coast |
| Subregion | Pacific Northwest |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lincoln County |
| City | Yachats |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 44.312 |
| Longitude | -124.106 |
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11:58 AM LOCAL TIMECape Perpetua sits above the Pacific on Oregon’s central coast and delivers sweeping ocean panoramas from an approximately 800-foot summit. The area’s dramatic features — Devil’s Churn (a narrow inlet that roars at high tide) and Thor’s Well (a plunging, seawater sinkhole) — reveal the raw power of basalt erosion and tidal surge. Trails like the Captain Cook Trail and the Lower Trail lead to accessible tidepools where sea stars and sea anemones are commonly seen at low tide; the U.S. Forest Service Visitor Center offers exhibits and safety info. Beyond the shoreline spectacles, the cape’s forested rim and viewpoints are excellent for seasonal whale watching, storm-watching in winter, and sunset photography—nearby Yachats and Florence provide lodging and services for overnight stays.
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