Things to Do in Sixes, 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.

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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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Pioneer Cemetery

Pioneer Cemetery is located within Cape Blanco State Park. 

Cape Blanco Rd
Sixes, OR

(541) 332-0521
Email us (Info[at]CapeBlancoHeritageSociety[dot]com)

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Peters Cranberries

A family owned farm growing cranberries on the Southern Oregon Coast. Peters Cranberries farm their own bogs as well as buy, clean and market their cranberries for local growers. Stop by the farm stand on your next visit to Sixes. 

93030 Airport Rd.
Sixes, OR

(541)348-2276
Email us (peterscranberries[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Hughes House

The Patrick and Jane Hughes house was built in 1898. This is a Queen-Anne Victorian style house and is now a museum. The museum is open from April to October and is full of the Hughes family history. Just down...

91816 Cape Blanco Road
Sixes, OR

541-332-0248
Email us (Info[at]CapeBlancoHeritageSociety[dot]com)

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Cape Blanco State Park

Cape Blanco is the most southern of Oregon’s lighthouses, and is the westernmost point in Oregon. Proposed in 1864, it was the first lighthouse in the state outfitted with a first-order Fresnel lens in 1870. The first-order lens was replaced...

Sixes, OR

541-332-2973

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Edson Creek

Located on the fork of Edson Creek and Sixes river, this site is a popular swimming and fishingdestination. The boat launch area provides accessto the river for small boats. There are four groupsites that provide a picnic and camp area...

Sixes, OR

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A Night Away at Winchester Bay

The Oregon Coast is renowned for its unique attractions: sand dunes, storied fishing and majestic lighthouses that still keep watch over the scenic shore. But even on Oregon’s one-of-a-kind coast, one place truly sticks out. It is a place with one of the tallest and most expansive sand dunes around. A place with renowned fishing for salmon, tuna, halibut, crab, clams and more. Home to a one-of-a-kind historic lighthouse unlike any other on the coast.

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King Tides on the South Coast

Every winter the Southern Oregon Coast is treated to king tides, a term used to describe the highest tides of the year. During this annual event — which will occur December 13-15, 2024; January 11-13, 2025; and again in November and December — ocean levels rise dramatically, resulting in magnificent waters that can be a wonder to behold, but only from a safe distance. Here’s what you need to know about experiencing king tides (and their counterpart, minus tides) on the South Coast.

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7 Reasons to Visit the Southern Oregon Coast This Winter

Discover the Serene Magic of a Southern Oregon Coastal Winter The coast conjures up images of sunny days with blue skies and warm sand between your toes. But here’s a fun twist–the Southern Oregon Coast boasts a wonderfully mild coastal...

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See the Dunes that inspired “Dune” on the Southern Oregon Coast

by Andrew Dickson (updated October 2024) There are so many reasons to visit the Southern Oregon Coast but the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is at the top of any shortlist. It’s one of the largest dunes in the world,...

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Three Amazing Art Galleries on the South Coast

Whether you appreciate art or are an artist yourself, you’ll love Curry County, the southernmost section of the Oregon Coast. This South Coast stretch encompasses some of the most beautiful landscapes in the state and has long drawn creative souls inspired by nature. Not only is it a fantastic place to create art, but it’s also full of galleries showcasing works by artists from Curry County and across the Pacific Northwest. Here are three amazing galleries you won’t want to miss.

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Guide to Mushroom Foraging on the South Coast

Lush temperate rainforests, sandy dunes and the misty, mountainous terrain of the Coast Range have long beckoned mushroom hunters to the Southern Oregon Coast — especially in the fall, when seasonal rains coax a wide variety of edible mushrooms through forest-floor duff.

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