There's more to the Coast than the Coast

Home to towns that are adventures unto themselves, full of local art, fresh halibut off the docks and interesting people to meet. Scroll down and dig in!

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Home to towns that are adventures unto themselves, full of local art, fresh halibut off the docks and interesting people to meet. Scroll down and dig in!

Trip Ideas & Itineraries

The Many Rocks of Bandon

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.

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Live Music on Oregon’s South Coast

Summer is a great time to spend time on the Southern Oregon Coast for its glorious sunshine and outdoor fun. It’s also the season of music festivals and concerts, where you can listen to bluegrass in a boathouse or classical piano in a park. Here’s what you need to know to chill out with sweet sounds or jam out at a local pub in 2025.

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The Secret Windsport Paradise

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...

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Sustainable Art on the South Coast

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.

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Take a Dog-Friendly Trip to Curry County

No family vacation is complete without the entire family — and for many, that means our four-legged companions. Fortunately, Fido will love sun-kissed patios, off-leash dog parks, pet-friendly overnight stays and other engaging sites on your next beach getaway to Curry County on the South Coast. Here’s a look at where to bring your pup in Curry County.

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Accessible Recreational Travel on the Southern Oregon Coast

Discover Travelable, Visitable & Accessible Adventures and Destinations Renowned for its scenic beauty, rugged coastline, and pristine beaches, the Southern Oregon Coast is a treasure trove of adventures waiting for you! And here’s the best part—it’s not just for the...

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Events on the South Coast

Jun 12 - Jun 22, 2025

Juneteenth Freedom Day: Rooted in Resilience

Coos Bay, OR
Jun 18, 2025

Coos Bay Farmers Market

Coos Bay, OR
Jun 18, 2025

Wednesday Group Run – South Coast Running Club

Coos Bay, OR

Featured Spots

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The Smiling Frog Gallery & Boutique

The Smiling Frog Gallery & Boutique is a brick and mortar & 5-star online store located on the Oregon Coast. They offer fine art originals, art prints, local artisan products, luxury items, antiques, and vintage to new rarities.

1810 Virginia Ave.
North Bend, OR

541-808-0170
Email us (smilingfroggallery[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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Creations By The Sea

Custom Epoxy Creations, Coasters, Canvas Art, River Tables, Driftwood, Bowls and Free Standing Art.

50372 Highway 101
Bandon, OR

541-217-0340
Email us (kimberlyilenebell[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Hip-Nautic Gifts

Located in the center of The Boardwalk in Brookings Harbor, Oregon Hip-Nautic Gifts offers a wide variety of apparel, gifts and hard to find treasures.

16372 Lower Harbor Road
Harbor, OR

541-831-2311
Email us (Hipnauticgifts[at]gmail[dot]com)

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BTR Outdoor Adventures

PO Box 5508
Charleston, OR

(541) 888-3474
Email us (basin_tackle[at]yahoo[dot]com)

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Alfred A. Loeb State Park

 Your first impression of Loeb may well be the fresh scent of the myrtlewood forest … a crisp, eucalyptus-like fragrance. The park is nestled in a grove of these lovely trees, many of which are well over 200 years old....

Brookings, OR

541-469-2021

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Mindpower Gallery

An art gallery and retail store, carrying a wide variety of art from over 50 local and regional artists from Oregon. They do custom framing, have wine tasting events every two weeks from 4-7pm, and carry organic coffee, honey, Cranberry...

417 Fir Ave. (Hwy 38)
Reedsport, OR

541-271-2485
Email us (gallery[at]mindpowergallery[dot]com)

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Fawn Creek

A quiet undeveloped setting along the river with a small boat ramp providing access to the confluence of Fawn Creek and Smith River.

Reedsport, OR
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Cranberry Sweets & More

For over 50 years, sweet satisfaction has been Cranberry Sweets & More’s goal and their guarantee. Bandon is Oregon’s cranberry capital, and for years these beautiful red berries were harvested from the bogs only to find relative obscurity. Some were...

280 1st Street SE
Bandon, OR

541-347-9475
Email us (cranberrysweets[at]frontier[dot]com)

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Sideline Guide Service

Dedicated to the pursuit of deep digging, muscle popping King salmon and hard-charging, acrobatic steelhead. The icons of the Pacific Northwest! Sideline Guide Service scours the bays, estuaries, streams, creeks and tributaries of Southern Oregon and Northern California in their...

Bandon, OR

(541) 347-4373
Email us (sidelineguide[at]yahoo[dot]com)

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Coquille Valley Produce & Deli

Coquille Valley Produce & Deli supplies locally grown fruits and veggies while they are being grown locally. They also sell locally raised beef and pork. Their deli that can feed nearly any appetite, with a variety of tastes to satisfy your...

454 E. Hwy 42
Coquille, OR

(541)396-3742
Email us (cvproduce1[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Sweet Pea’s Home and Garden

Sweet Peas is located in the charming Old Town district of Bandon, Oregon. The location on the Southern Oregon Coast boasts mild summertime weather, world class golf, fabulous dining and spectacular beaches and ocean vistas.  Vintage treasures are featured alongside...

155 Baltimore Avenue SE
Bandon, OR

541-329-3967

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