Things to Do in Brookings, Oregon

Whether you’re looking for epic coastal hikes, golfing by the ocean, surfing on a remote beach, or sand boarding a dune, you can find it all at the Oregon Coast.

Fishing in Brookings by Erik Urdahl

Whether you’re looking for epic coastal hikes, golfing by the ocean, surfing on a remote beach, or sand boarding a dune, you can find it all at the Oregon Coast.

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Secret Beach

Find the trail entrance to Secret Beach about 1/3 mile south of milepost 345 on U.S. 101 in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. There is a small gravel parking area that leads to the 3/4 mile trail down to...

Brookings, OR
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Brookings Welcome Center

Located at the Crissey Field State Recreation Site Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., every day Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Please call ahead to confirm welcome center is open as hours are subject to change.

14433 US Highway 101 South
Brookings, OR

541-469-4117
Email us (boardmanwc[at]traveloregon[dot]com)

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Ambiance By the Sea

A special place for your senses, Ambiance By the Sea offers goods from 42 local artisans. You’ll find unique gifts, driftwood art, rustic home and garden decor, stained glass, shabby chic furniture, jewelry, Misty Meadows jams, marinades, olives and condiments,...

530 Hemlock Street
Brookings, OR

(541)254-4097

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StateLine Sportfishing

StateLine SportFishing has been the dream of Captain Rich for over 30 years. Captain Rich grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and would spend his summers in Dunsmuir, CA fishing the nearby rivers with his grandfather. As a...

Brookings, OR

707-628-8643
Email us (richdebsig[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Azalea Park

Azalea park is a thirty-three acre park containing ancient native azaleas that were growing here when Lewis and Clark wintered on the Oregon Coast in 1805-06. Azalea Park offers active and passive recreational activities. It lies amongst several residential neighborhoods,...

Brookings, OR
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Old Dog Sportfishing

Come join an Old Dog Sportfishing fish charter on the southern Oregon coast. Individual, family or groups set out from Brookings Harbor, the safest harbor on the Oregon coast. Fish abound, the air is clean and there’s great times to...

Brookings, OR

541-892-1714
Email us (mikesbbq[at]kfalls[dot]net)

Trip Ideas & Itineraries

South Coast Kayaking 101

Along with the allure of the broad blue Pacific, water comes in many forms on the South Coast, from hidden coves and serene sloughs to wild rivers flowing through coastal forests. A nimble kayak gives you an immersive way to experience it all.

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Waterfall Hikes on the Southern Oregon Coast

Discover Trails to Nature’s Cascading Wonders Envision strolling through ancient forests, each turn unveiling another natural marvel. At the end of your stroll, imagine yourself at the foot of a glistening waterfall with the feel of mist on your face...

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3 Spring Break Trips on the South Coast

Take the whole family on a trip this spring break along the rugged shorelines of Oregon's Southern Coast. Historic towns like Coos Bay, Gold Beach and Brookings are perfect base camps to settle in and explore. Take your time and discover why families love this corner of the state in the springtime. Here are some of our favorite uncrowded beaches, places to see migrating whales, and mile after mile of breathtaking dune and forest adventures.

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Getting Away in Winchester Bay

With one of the tallest sand dunes in Oregon, exceptional crabbing, a classic Oregon lighthouse and forested trails galore, Winchester Bay has all the ingredients for a memorable coastal escape.

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The Science and Safety of Storm Watching

Experience the Power and Beauty of Coastal Storms on the Southern Oregon Coast Coastal storms are truly fascinating! In winter, the Southern Oregon Coast becomes a magnet for visitors eager to witness the aggressive power of nature. The relentless forces...

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A Restorative Romantic Getaway in Bandon

Sometimes you have to get away from it all to get back to what matters. Hugging the rugged, rocky cape where the Coquille River meets the Pacific Ocean, Bandon on the Southern Oregon Coast is definitely off the beaten path — but not so far off you can’t enjoy award-winning locally made cheeses, craft brews or world-class golf. A perfect place, in other words, to disconnect from the daily grind for some quality time with the person you care about most.

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Events on the Oregon Coast

May 11, 2024

Ultra Run at Secret Beach

Brookings, OR
May 24, 2024

85th Annual Azalea Festival

Brookings, OR
Aug 3 - Aug 4, 2024

Art on the Coast Festival

Brookings, OR
Aug 9 - Aug 11, 2024

Pirates of the Pacific Festival

Brookings, OR
Aug 15 - Aug 18, 2024

Wild Rivers Film Festival

Brookings, OR
Nov 9 - Nov 10, 2024

Wild Rivers Mushroom Festival

Brookings, OR

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