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

5 Ways to Cool Off on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston

It’s high summertime in Oregon, which means it’s time to head out and enjoy the bounty of the state during its sunniest season. But summertime in Oregon also means something else. It’s hot. But there is relief — and beauty, adventure and fun — to be found on the Southern Oregon Coast in Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston. Home to pristine Pacific beaches, swimming holes galore and tasty summertime treats, this part of the Southern Oregon Coast makes a great destination for anyone looking to turn down the summer heat while enjoying a little slice of paradise.

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Perfect Picnics on the Southern Oregon Coast

Discover a Picnicker’s Paradise Everyone knows the Southern Oregon Coast is a haven for nature enthusiasts and seekers of scenic wonders. What better way to immerse yourself in the coast’s stunning landscapes than by planning a picnic? In fact, it...

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Eclipse Getaway to Oregon’s South Coast

Experience the best views, stays and eats during October’s annular eclipse. The Southern Coast of Oregon is lovely any season of the year, but one very specific moment happening this fall stands out above the rest. At a few minutes...

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Experience the Dunes, Lake, and Ocean From One Home Base in Lakeside

Partner Story Hike through otherworldly sand dunes on foot, then fish for trout in Tenmile Lake. The community of Lakeside, roughly 20 minutes north of Coos Bay and 15 minutes south of Reedsport, is one of Oregon’s all-terrain vehicle hot...

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Adventures on the Southern Oregon Coast

Stay and play on these trails, waterways, beaches and lakes. With its landscape of forests and rivers, rolling dunes, and untamed beaches, the Southern Oregon Coast offers just about everything you can imagine for lovers of outdoor fun. Discover some...

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Yurts for Glamping on the Southern Oregon Coast

Camp in Comfort Glamping, a mashup for “glamorous camping,” is the perfect way to experience the great outdoors while still enjoying modern conveniences. Imagine waking up to the sound of birds chirping and ocean waves lapping against the shore, all...

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Events on the South Coast

Jul 7 - Sep 22, 2023

29th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit

Coos Bay, OR
Sep 22 - Sep 23, 2023

Solar & EV Festival

North Bend, OR
Sep 23, 2023

Understanding Wildfire’s Impact on the Kalmiopsis Wilderness

Brookings, OR

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A&T Myrtlewood

Showcasing products made from the famous Oregon myrtlewood, A&T Myrtlewood is an alluring stop on the Port Orford to Bandon Art Trail. The shop is home to handcrafted wood carvings, cribbage boards, pineneedle baskets and more. Featured artists include wildlife artist...

45683 US-101
Sixes, OR

(541) 348-2586

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Jack’s Guide Service

Jack Hanson has been professionally guiding for salmon, trout and steelhead throughout Northern California and Coastal Oregon for the over twenty years. He thoroughly enjoy his occupation and truly believes he’s one of the hardest working river guides in the...

Brookings, OR

541-469-9223
Email us (jack[at]jacksguideservice[dot]com)

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Fish Oregon Guide Services

Fish Oregon Guide Services provides a real Oregon outdoor adventure. Enjoy a crabbing, salmon, or steelhead fishing adventure with Fish Oregon. Guided experiences on the Rogue, Coquille, Coos, Elks and Sixes Rivers are offered.

Bandon, OR

(541) 347-6338
Email us (tim[at]fishoregon[dot]com)

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Springer’s Guide Service

Guide Mike Springer has been fishing the rivers of Oregon for over 35 years. Springer’s Guide Service offers fully guided fishing adventures on the finest fishing rivers of Southern Oregon. Whether it is side drifting for steelhead, spinning anchovies for...

Winchester Bay, OR

541-430-1565

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Laverne County Park

This park, on 350 acres is located on the North Fork of the Coquille River (61217 Fairview Road, Coquille, Oregon). It is approximately fifteen miles north of Coquille (Highway 42) on the Coquille-Fairview Road, and five miles north of the...

Coquille, OR

(541)396-2344

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Stout Park

Stout Park, adjacent to the Manley Art Center, is a great place for a picnic or to simply sit and enjoy the many wild plants, herbs, azaleas, a variety of trees, and even an old apple orchard. A walk up...

Brookings, OR
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Coastal Market

A cafe which sells a variety of baked goods as well as coffee and hot beverages. Not only that, they sell many specialty ingredients and culinary goods.

29251 Ellensburg Avenue
Gold Beach, OR

541-425-5988

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Johnson Gallery

Stone, sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry and fine crafts featuring local and regional artists.

530 8th St.
Port Orford, OR

541-332-0599
Email us (johnsongal[at]yahoo[dot]com)

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Port Orford Heads State Park

The Port Orford Lifeboat Station was constructed in 1934 by the Coast Guard to provide lifesaving service to the southern portion of the Oregon Coast until 1970. A museum, operated by the Cape Blanco Heritage Society, is now housed in...

Port Orford, OR

541-332-6774

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a.ell design & atelier

A beautiful shop in Brookings, Oregon focusing on quality clothing and gifts for the whole family. Influenced by the beach life and a love of supporting local artisans, the boutique includes a.ell design’s in house workspace (atelier) where they create...

702 Chetco Avenue
Brookings, OR

541-244-8033

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FishWhackers Guide Service

FishWhackers Guide Service has over 40 years fishing experience. They offer guided fishing trips for Spring and Fall salmon, pink fin perch and sturgeon on the Umpqua, Coos, Siuslaw, Columbia and Willamette rivers.

OR

541-844-5920
Email us (mschlosser148[at]yahoo[dot]com)

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Coos Bay Boat Building Center

The Coos Bay Boat Building Center (CBBBC) is now open to hold classes. Please call the Jim Berg at 541-269-1601 or Tom Leahy at 541-217-4365  to request information on how to register. Class registration form will be available online in...

100 Newmark
Coos Bay, OR

541-217-4365

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