You never know how nice a city like this is till you get near the water…read more Lots of Character

Where do I start... First the scenery is amazing. No matter where you're going you are so close to…read morethe coast that is so beautiful. Then of course there are the Oregon Dunes. Where you can arrange a quad or a buggy and be a kid again. It's on the pricey though so budget for it. Of course there's the lighthouse that's just outside of Florence . I can't remember the name of it , but I'm sure. You can find it easy. It's definitely worth a visit. There are so many cool restaurants and shops in old downtown. And of course, you know it, we did find the pickleball courts in Florence and played there.

The Oregon Coast Highway was constructed piecemeal beginning in 1914 the Umpqua River Bridge is…read morehistorically significant as one of the five Depression-era bridges that connected the Oregon Coast Highway. The Umpqua River Bridge is the only one of the five coastal bridges to be constructed with a swing span. It is the longest swing span bridge constructed in Oregon, and one of only a few left in the state. Looking at this beautiful structure there's no doubt the Umpqua River Bridge, located in Reedsport, was designed by the famous Oregon Coast bridge engineer Conde McCullough and opened to traffic in 1936. The Umpqua River Bridge includes early examples of use of bowstring arches, and concrete arches, it's as if McCullough's signature design criteria was never challenged during his era. The integrity of this bridge proves the genius behind his engineering and it's no doubt that he became a professor of engineering later in life passing on the decades of knowledge he gained while leading many successful projects. One purpose of the coastal bridge projects was to provide jobs for people unemployed by the Great Depression. The project aggregated over 2.1 million man hours directly on the bridges. In addition to this, the project benefitted Oregon industries by consuming 16 million board feet of lumber, 54,000 cubic yards of sand, 110,000 cubic yards of gravel, and 182,000 barrels of cement. It was also expected that future revenue from tourism along the highway would increase greatly, to the benefit of both the state and the region and that has been proven to be the case, it's doubtful I would of ever been able to enjoy this beautiful drive without the construction of this bridge. The total length of this bridge is 2,206'. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 2005. No dedication ceremony occurred at the time the bridge open due to the unavailability of President Franklin Roosevelt. The ceremony was postponed indefinitely. At 3 PM on September 8, 2011, the bridge was opened and closed, followed by a ribbon cutting, and cars from the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s crossed the bridge. It was finally officially dedicated to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

Outstanding Service Yes you can still get fast a friendly…read moreservice ln Florence I'm just saying

It use to take 20 minutes to get through the line, no wonder people were so upset about going to…read morethis post office! Most recently I had to visit urgently and I was hoping that the post office would be quicker than usual. To my surprise ... the line went quickly!! I thanked the employee and she said that they are trying to speed up the service they offer!! Thank You!!

One of the best smaller libraries I've ever visited! Staffed by knowledgeable, friendly, helpful…read moreand patient people. I love this place!!

From the owner: The Siuslaw Public Library District provides library services to the residents and visitors of…read moreWestern Lane County, Oregon with two full-service branches in Florence and Mapleton.

Love this little beach town! It has everything we love when visiting the Oregon coast...beach…read moreaccess, fresh seafood, lovely house rentals with ocean views, walkable trails, and cute little souvenir shops to peruse. The only thing it doesn't have is a gas station. Nearest one is 8 miles north on highway 101 in Waldport. Highlights include the Yachats State Park and Recreation Site. Great views with a viewing platform, tide pools to explore, restrooms, and plenty of parking. Many grab a bite in town and come here to eat it with a gorgeous view. Good eats include Luna Sea Fish House, LeRoy's Blue Whale, and Ona Restaurant & Lounge. Topper's is a great place for salt water taffy, ice cream, and handmade fudge and chocolates. If you're looking for rental properties, Sweet Homes is a great company to work with. We've used them a few times and have always been happy with pricing, amenities and correspondence. There's also a post office, Dollar General and C & K Market for last minute items. Overall, one of our favorite coastal towns to visit. Not crowded like more popular beach towns. A perfect place to relax and rewind. Highly recommend.

This is a review for the Yachats Commons rental experience, which is handled through the City of…read moreYachats. I would give the space, amenities, and price five stars. If you're looking for an event space in Yachats, odds are there will be a space in this building that can accommodate you. Please be aware though, that if you have any questions whatsoever throughout the process of scouting, securing a reservation, and planning for your event, the coordinator will be nearly impossible to reach and likely will not return your call. (This is why I can only give the space 3 stars overall) This review comes from someone who works for an event space, so I truly know how busy a role like this can be, however, when numerous phone calls with questions about the space go unanswered, and community members see my pleas for help on Facebook, that was the only way I was able to get quite simple information that a return phone call would have taken maybe 2 minutes of time. I finally bit the bullet and rented the place sight unseen, hopeful it would work for our event (and it did). Prior to our arrival, I did get the coordinator on the phone to discuss arrival time and location, however she forgot this arrangement and called me the day before our arrival to confirm erroneous details, which I had to remind her of. She then was 15 minutes late to meet up, which set our schedule for the day behind from the get-go. No instructions were given about clean up other than someone would be by to weigh the trash(?), and that person did not ever show up. After the event, 10 days went by before I called to inquire about the refund of our security deposit. I was told by the coordinator it had been issued, so I called my bank, confirming they did not have anything pending on their end. While on the phone with my bank, a receipt was sent via email showing the refund had just THEN, that morning, been initiated. It finally cleared the bank 2 weeks after our event. Perhaps the coordinator is going through a difficult season of life that makes necessary communication less than ideal, but prospective renters should be aware that if you aren't a local organization with a standing reserved room or a "regular" it seems like customer service is not prioritized.

An absolute must stop while visiting Yachats! Located in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. There's plenty…read moreof parking available at the Visitor's Center. The short 1 mile loop on Captain Cook's Trail leads you to Devils Churn, Cooks Chasm, Spouting Horn and Thor's Well (a collapsed sea cave). Depending on high and low tide, there's a dramatic ocean waves show or numerous tidepools to explore. Be careful when exploring the rocks as this area is high-risk for sneaker waves. Also make sure you're wearing proper footwear for traction on the wet rocks. There's something for everyone here! I would highly recommend.

The spouting horn and Thor's well are next to each other so I couldn't identify thor's well but I…read morethink it's because the water was so high. Easy trails to walk that loops around back to the parking lot.

Stepping in to this library denotes nostalgia. It's located in this little town and has that nice…read morecomfortable feel to it. The library is small and feels more like a house than a public building. The librarian was closing up when I opened the door. She was nice enough though for my friends and I to peruse the books, and for me to take some pictures. I remember, not too long ago, when my husband and I got library cards. They were still typed on a regular library card. They too have come in to the technological community now so I would need a bar code if I wanted to borrow a book. I told her I would wait until next time.

Quaint library with a nice selection and wonderful staff. I had a library card from here before I…read morewas even an Oregon resident! Computers available, small sale area, and even a seed exchange the last time I was in. Nice respite if you need to escape for a while or get a book for a pleasant beach read. Decent selection of audio books. Nice childrens' area as well.