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

Oct 25 - Jan 25, 2026

Roots & Visions: Celebrating Tribal Art

Coos Bay, OR
Nov 15 - Jan 31, 2026

North Bend Winter Ice Rink

North Bend, OR
Jan 15 - Feb 26, 2026

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

Coos Bay, OR

Featured Spots

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Fat Cat Antiques

We’re a large antique shop right in the middle of Downtown North Bend! We have 24 vendors, and the shop has been here for over 28 years. We have a combined experiance of over 120 years. We’ve been voted best...

2005 Sherman Ave
North Bend, OR

541-756-5751

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Rogue River Outfitters

Rogue River Outfitters are specialists in Rafting and Fishing Oregon. We are a second generation family owned and operated Oregon Guide and Outfitter service. Guiding and outfitting on Oregon Rivers for over 50 years. If you are looking for adventure...

Po Box 1078
Gold Beach, OR

888-767-3144
Email us (info[at]rogueriveroutfitters[dot]com)

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Cape Arago State Park

Cape Arago may be the end of the road (the road out of Coos Bay goes no further), but it's really only the beginning if you want to explore the southern Oregon coast. Located at the end of Cape Arago...

Coos Bay, OR

(541)888-3778

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Hoffman Memorial State Wayside

Hoffman Memorial Myrtle Grove is a shaded glen canopied with spectacular myrtlewood trees. There's no drinking water at the park. The myrtlewood tree is a relative of the bay laurel. Many people cook with myrtlewood leaves in place of bay...

Myrtle Point, OR

800-551-6949

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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 Drive
Brookings, OR

541-469-1103
Email us (lziemer[at]brookings[dot]or[dot]us)

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Sunrise Shop & Save

Sunrise Shop & Save is a chain of thrift stores in Douglas County Oregon providing jobs to Developmentally Disabled adults. Shop & Save Stores are located in Roseburg, Winston, Myrtle Creek, and Reedsport.

1401 Hwy 101
Reedsport, OR

(541)271-0553

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Rainbow Plaza Boat Launch

The Rainbow Plaza Boat Launch is located in downtown Reedsport 9 river miles from the mouth of the Umpqua River. The launch is recently-renovated and includes increased parking, upgraded launch and docks, restroom facilities, a boat wash, and a fish...

345 Riverfront Way
Reedsport, OR

541-271-3603
Email us (info[at]cityofreedsport[dot]org)

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Mule Creek Canyon

Mule Creek Canyon is a narrow half-mile section of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, offering the longest continuous whitewater with class III rapids. The canyon is surrounded by beautiful vertical rock walls.Notable rapids in Mule Creek Canyon include Jaws,...

Agness, OR
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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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Chetco Pelican Players

Founded in 1988, the Chetco Pelican Players (CPP) have brought artists together on the Southern Oregon Coast for more than three decades. CPP presents six plays a year– a mix of comedies, dramas, and musicals based on requests from members...

1240 Chetco Avenue
Brookings, OR

541-469-1857
Email us (chetcopelicanplayers[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Raincoast Arts

Raincoast Arts is a gallery specializing in the work of regional artisans in all fields. The gallery opened in July of 1991.The owners, Carol Waxham and Thomas Medlin, are both artist themselves. Carol works in fiber and Thomas is a...

48358 US-101
Langlois, OR

541-348-9992

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Humble Heron Fly Fishing LLC

Humble Heron Fly Fishing is dedicated to your experience, instruction and conservation. Humbly serving the steelhead stoke through seasons, soul, and creativity. Guides James and Kait Sampsel instruct, educate, and connect anglers of all abilities and ages to find themselves;...

Port Orford, OR

(541) 604-0582
Email us (info[at]humbleheronflyfishing[dot]com)

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