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.
Featured Spots
South Coast
Semi Aquatic Gallery
Semi Aquatic is artist Spencer Reynold’s retail space located in the heart of downtown Brookings, Oregon. The shop features Spencer’s paintings, prints, cards and clothing, as well as a carefully curated collection of hand-crafted and locally made gifts and home...
654 Chetco AveBrookings, OR
503-504-2861
Email us (spence[at]artandsurf[dot]com)
South Coast
OtterBee’s Market
OtterBee’s sources locally grown, harvested, raised, and produced foods from farms, ranches and artisanal food makers who operate within 200 miles of our Brookings, Oregon, location. We offer what we find via our website to customers in and around Brookings,...
Brookings, OR(541) 661-1385
South Coast
High Mountain Outfitters
High Mountain Outfitters offers guided hunts in Oregon.
Brookings, OREmail us (Johnrhamm89[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Tidewinds Sportfishing
Tidewind Sportfishing offers guided trips for Quality Bottom, Salmon, Albacore and Crab. Whale-watching and specialty trips are also available.
16340 Lower Harbor RoadBrookings, OR
(541)469-0337
Email us (scoastsportfishing[at]yahoo[dot]com)
South Coast
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, ORSouth Coast
King Fishers Guide Service
Areas of operation: Chetco River, Brookings, Rogue River, Gold Beach, Elk River, Sixes River, and Port Orford.
Brookings, OR
541-670-7980
Email us (SbrooksStelle[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Captain Clameron’s Excursions
Join Captain Clameron’s Excursions for high quality educational programs, demonstrations, intimate guided tours, and informative and entertaining talks on various recreational opportunities on the Central Oregon Coast. Popular excursions include clamming & mussel, crabbing or fishing excursions, bridge walking tours,...
Brookings, OR
541-654-1633
Email us (captainclameron[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Early Fishing Inc
Quality salmon and steelhead fishing trips in the Southern Oregon region. Specializing in personalized service, fishing instruction and fun with over 30 years guiding experience. Comfortable Willie drift boats and power boats.
Brookings, OR
541-469-0525
Email us (garyearlyfishing[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
Manley Art Center Gallery
Manley Art Center Gallery showcases the work of local artists. Gallery proceeds are split between the artists and the center, which offers workshops and classes for kids and adults.
433 Oak StreetBrookings, OR
541-469-1807
Email us (pbaart[at]frontier[dot]com)
South Coast
Bombing Site Tree – Heritage Tree
This Coast Redwood was planted in 1992 at the site of the only Japanese aerial bombing of the continental United States on September 9, 1942. The tree was planted by the pilot of the submarine-delivered reconnaissance plane, Flight Officer Nobuo...
Brookings, ORSouth Coast
Winchuck State Recreation Site
Winchuck provides a parking area and access to the Winchuck River and ocean beach for fishing, exploring, clamming, strolling, photographing seascapes and observing marine life. There is a multi-agency effort to restore a 1.2-acre estuary at the mouth of the...
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)
Travel Curry Coast
Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
(541) 247-3222