travel north america united states oregon cape perpetua the overlook
The Cape Perpetua overlook is reached from a paved winding road next to the campground between Devil's Churn and the Visitor's Center.
Here are trails and several lookout points with fantastic views of miles of the Oregon coastline.
Whales can often be spotted in spring and fall from the stone shelter on the point.
In 1987, film crews used a site on top of Perpetua for part of the filming of Disney's "Benji the Hunted."
We visited the site several times during the filming where a small log "cabin" was built for the hunter's camp.
All traces of the staging were required to be removed after filming and no traces remain today.
For a while, Benji and his trainer, Frank Inn, were "celebrities" in the Yachats area.
LINK TO WIKIPEDIA'S WEBSITE ON THE CAPE PERPETUA
TRAVEL: 1956 on.... we have lived, full time, two miles north since 1984.
This location has earned a five star (excellent) rating from
Travel Fanatics Unlimited
*****
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Looking south along the coast from the overlook, Cape Perpetua, Yachats, Oregon, 2012.
West Shelter observation point constructed by the CCC, Cape Perpetua, Yachats, Oregon, 2012.
This was used as a coastal watch location during World War II and a large coastal defense gun was installed.
Three generations of Chamberlins (me, oldest son Wyatt, his son Alex) enjoy Cape Perpetua, Yachats, Oregon, 2012.
Loop trail north of the stone shelter, Cape Perpetua, Yachats, Oregon, 2012.
Lynn and I enjoy the overlook, Cape Perpetua, Yachats, Oregon, 1978.
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page last revised october 2021