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

Easy Winter Trails on Oregon’s South Coast

From easy lakeside strolls to boardwalk paths over saltwater marshes, the Southern Oregon Coast offers visitors a variety of beginner-friendly trails. Here are some great options for winter — or year-round — adventures for folks walking or using assistive devices.

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Crabbing and Fishing for the Whole Family in Bandon

Nothing brings a family closer together than making great memories — and your kids will never forget the first time they pluck a feisty Dungeness from the Pacific. Bandon is known for craggy sea stacks and crashing waves, but it’s also a great place to learn to crab and fish. Here’s how to plan your next family foraging trip to the South Coast.

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Holiday Lights on the Southern Oregon Coast

Illuminate Your Holiday with a Season-by-the-Sea Each holiday season, the Southern Oregon Coast, known for its dramatic cliffs and windswept beaches, transforms into an enchanted wonderland. As the days grow shorter and a crisp chill fills the air, South Coast...

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Fall RV Road Trip From Reedsport to Brookings

With kids back in school and fewer travelers on the road, RV enthusiasts take advantage of quieter rides and cooler weather as they head out on road trips along Oregon’s South Coast. From Reedsport on the Umpqua River, head west through the charming fishing community of Winchester Bay. Then drive south on Highway 101 to great overnight stops in Coos Bay, Bandon, Gold Beach and Brookings. For even more, check out Travel Southern Oregon Coast’s handy camping guide.

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Savor Fall in Port Orford

As summer fades into fall, there’s no shortage of fun on the Southern Oregon Coast. Historic and scenic Port Orford is the perfect spot for a getaway. This active fishing village offers authentic experiences in a postcard-perfect setting. Buy fresh seafood direct from the boat, browse cozy bookshops and art galleries, and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. Here’s how to plan a fabulous fall stay in Port Orford.

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Luxury Accommodations on the Southern Oregon Coast

Elegance Meets Wild and Rugged Shores When people think of the Southern Oregon Coast, they often picture its rugged shoreline and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. But here, where ancient forests meet crashing waves and dramatic cliffs frame breathtaking sunsets,...

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Events on the South Coast

Jan 15 - Feb 26, 2026

Historic Sites Around Us: Who’s on the Register?

Coos Bay, OR
Feb 3, 2026

Coos History Museum – First Tuesday Talk

Coos Bay, OR
Feb 4, 2026

Bay Area Farmers & Artisans Market

Coos Bay, OR

Featured Spots

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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, OR

541-469-2021

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John Dellenback Dunes Trail

The John Dellenback Dunes Trail begins in a conifer forest setting then leads hikers through the dunes and the deflation plain and ends at the ocean beach. The trail offers either a difficult trek to the beach or an easy...

Lakeside, OR
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Always Catchin’ Fishing Charters, LLC

Professional guided fishing trips on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers for walleye, salmon, steelhead and sturgeon.

PO Box 33
OR

(541) 490-6467
Email us (Jess[dot]zerfing[at]alwayscatchin[dot]com)

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Oregon Redwoods Trail #1107

This hiking trail, which starts on the Oregon Redwoods Barrier Free Trail #1106 along Peavine Ridge in the Winchuck River drainage, loops down to the west into upper Moser Creek drainage to access a grove of majestic old-growth redwood trees....

Brookings, OR
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Ferry Road Park

Ferry Road Park located at 496 Park Avenue in North Bend offers the following amenities: 2 large play areas 2 pavilions (1 First Come First serve and 1 Reservable) Picnic Tables Barbeque Pit Trash Receptacles Walking/Bike Paths Nature Trails Baseball...

North Bend, OR

541-756-8500
Email us (abixler[at]northbendcity[dot]org)

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South Coast

PacificPond Charters

PacificPond Charters core mission is to provide for a fun and safe environment for people of all ages to enjoy fishing on the Oregon coast.

Coos Bay, OR

(541) 551-1643
Email us (jwilmarth09[at]gmail[dot]com)

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South Coast

Lottis’ Guide Service

Enjoy a goose hunting adventure in Lower Klamath with Lottis’ Guide Service.

Gold Beach, OR

541-698-7721
Email us (lottisguideservice[at]yahoo[dot]com)

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Hazel M Lewis Memorial Library

The Hazel M. Lewis Library was established in 1935.

511 3rd Avenue
Powers, OR

541-439-5311

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South Coast

Dune Bugs ATV

ATV, Polaris RZR’s, Yamaha Rhinos, Sandboard Rentals and More! Kids quads and fully enclosed vehicles available as well. Direct access to the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area

68609 Sandy Way Road
North Bend, OR

541-660-5300
Email us (gosafely[at]oregondunebugrentals[dot]com)

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Jerry’s Rogue Jets

Jerry’s Rogue Jets offers nature-based jet boat tours on Oregon’s Wild and Scenic Rogue River. Travel through the Pacific coastal estuary into the rugged canyons deep in the Rogue Wilderness. View wildlife in their natural habitat and learn about the...

29980 Harbor Wy.
Gold Beach, OR

800-451-3645
Email us (Jerrys[at]roguejets[dot]com)

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Jeremy Gravon’s Guide Service

Jeremy Gravon offers guided salmon, trout and steelhead fishing trips.

Reedsport, OR

541-731-7448
Email us (gravonjeremy[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Port Orford Fishing Charters

Port Orford Fishing Charters is Port Orford’s only resident guide service focused primarily on fishing.  Captain Andrew comes from a family with deep roots in the professional sport fishing and tackle manufacturing industries. Captain Andrew has over 30 years of...

Port Orford, OR

(541) 294-1249
Email us (Info[at]portorfordfishingcharters[dot]com)

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