Pacific Coast Scenic Byway - Oregon
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, OR

Captain Cook discovered Cape Perpetua on March 7, 1778. The cape was named for St. Perpetua, a martyr who died on that day in 203 A.D. The area today is one which has plentiful recreational opportunities and places to enjoy the natural wonders of the ocean. There are a variety of trails where you can explore the unique seashore and forest setting, which is a coastal rain forest. There are a variety of unique feature in this scenic area, such as Devil's Churn, which spouts water at intervals. Sites to see in the area include: Devil’s Churn, Devil’s Churn Viewpoint, Cape Perpetua Campground, Interpretive Center, Trails, Cooks Chasm, Viewpoint and Picnic Area, Forested Roadside and Slope, Neptune State Recreation Site, and Captain Cook Point.