Find things to do on the Oregon Coast

Stretching about 215 miles from the Crater Lake area to the Pacific Ocean, the Rogue is one of Oregon’s most beloved rivers. Whether you’re an experienced angler or simply looking for peaceful riverbank views on Oregon’s South Coast, it’s worth checking out this state treasure. Here’s how to do it, all in one long weekend.

FINDING DETOURS Inspiration sometimes comes from unlikely places. For Dani, it was a used copy of The Dharma Bums, found in a quiet corner of a local bookstore. Inside the cover, a small note was written out: “The detours are...

Explore The 5 Most Captivating Lakes on the Southern Oregon Coast Ready for an adventure? Ready to just relax? The Southern Oregon Coast is a treasure trove of natural beauty, where the ocean meets pristine forests. It’s also home to...

A visit to Bandon on Oregon’s South Coast is not complete without taking some time to experience its sea stacks and beach rock formations. Like ships in the sea, these geological wonders appear to float across the ocean and sand, exciting the imagination of generations of beachgoers. And, in fact, many of Bandon’s rocks carry histories and stories to tell, from prehistoric geological processes to tribal legends. Here’s what to know about Bandon’s iconic rock formations and how to experience them for yourself.

Pack your sense of adventure and all your windsports gear to visit the best windy place no one knows about Tucked between rugged headlands and sweeping beaches, the Southern Oregon Coast is an underrated stretch of Pacific shoreline that delivers...

From a giant tufted puffin to a whimsical jellyfish made of plastic pollution, you may have seen larger-than-life sculptures on the Oregon Coast Public Art Trail, a self-guided art route. We’ve got the inside scoop on the visionary environmental organizations that create these sea creatures and help raise awareness on Oregon’s South Coast. Here are a few of the trash-to-treasure sculptures you can encounter and more about the artists who make them.