Brookings and Harbor are two communities on either side of the Chetco River, united by their shared port. Found within a unique “banana belt” near the Southern Oregon border, warm weather and rugged beauty are all around.
The temperatures around Brookings are so significantly warmer than other towns nearby that meteorologists named the phenomena — the “Chetco Effect”. It can be 20°F warmer in Brookings-Harbor than nearby areas, and temperatures in the middle of winter can sit comfortably in the mid-60’s. Because of this favorable weather local parks and gardens abound with seasonal azaleas and rhododendrons. The northernmost Redwood groves make their home here and the area is also known as the Easter Lily capital of the world. A short drive to the north of Brookings while traveling on Highway 101 brings you to the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, a 12-mile odyssey of one stunning view after another with beaches and hiking trails to explore.
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South Coast
Bansemer Fishing
Enjoy a guided adventure for salmon or steelhead in Southern Oregon with Bansemer Fishing.
Brookings, OR
(541) 661-2165
Email us (bansemerfishing[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Beachfront Gifts
Beachfront Gifts in Brookings is a wonderful place to find unique gifts, crafts and t-shirts.
16011 Boat Basin RoadBrookings, OR
541-469-8025
South Coast
AccessAble Adventures
AccessAble Adventures offers outdoor equipment for individuals with limited mobility, without charge. Current offerings include beach wheelchairs, beach walkers, and FreeWheel wheelchair attachments. Serving Brookings and immediate surrounding areas.
Brookings, OR541-414-2345
South Coast
Mountain View Custom Cycles
A motorcycle repair shop offering American V-Twin service/repair, customization, fabrication, sales of replacement parts, tire changes and 24 hour roadside pick up.
16118 Lower Harbor RoadBrookings, OR
(541)813-1979
South Coast
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, OR541-469-2021
South Coast
Brookings City Hall Visitor Center
The community of Brookings was originally established in 1913 by John E. Brookings, cousin to Robert S. Brookings of the Brookings Institute when he moved his lumber business from the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. One of the first...
898 Elk DriveBrookings, OR
541-469-1103
Email us (lziemer[at]brookings[dot]or[dot]us)
South Coast
Charthouse Sportfishing
Six pack Charter offers year round fishing targeting Salmon, halibut and lingcod and provides all needed fishing gear. Charthouse Sportfishing id USCG licensed and safety equipped, with the safest bar crossing on the Oregon coast. Enjoy the wide open action...
Brookings, OR
(541) 251-1943
Email us (jbithell1[at]charter[dot]net)
South Coast
Queen Bee Boutique
Stop in and see Queen Bee Boutique’s selection of quality family resale items. They’ve got a photo booth too.
407 Oak StreetBrookings, OR
503-779-6579
South Coast
Western Waters Guide Service
Western Waters Guide Service provides guided steelhead trips in Oregon and California. Fly Fishing for steelhead with a guide means you will be fishing the most effective techniques, in the right water, with local knowledge to your advantage. They specialize...
Brookings, OR
(530) 321-7452
Email us (wwgsflyfishing[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Gold River Guides
Giving anglers guidance and positioning for success, Gold River Guides brings to the table local knowledge and experience. Lunch, terminal tackle, and any other fishing gear that is needed is provided on all of their trips. Day trips consist of...
Brookings, OR
(541) 661-0398
Email us (goldriverguides[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Secret Beach Kayaking
An epic kayak adventure in the Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor. Paddle through Natural Bridges and explore hidden arches and sea caves on Secret Beach Kayaking's stable kayaks with an experienced local guide. Explore where no other boats can reach...
Brookings, OR
714-822-0388
Email us (marcus[at]secret-beach-kayaking[dot]com)
South Coast
Harris Beach State Park
Harris Beach was named after the Scottish pioneer George Harris who settled here in the late 1880s to raise sheep and cattle. The park boasts the largest island off the Oregon coast. Bird Island (also called Goat Island) is a National Wildlife...
Brookings, OR541-469-2021
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Brookings City Hall Visitor Center
Brookings, OR Mail:
Brookings, OR
541-469-1103
Email us (lziemer[at]brookings[dot]or[dot]us)
Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast
Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
541-247-3222
