Florence is a hub for adventure-seekers. Located right in the center of the Oregon Coast, it’s a short trip to big sand dune expeditions, miles of beach for kiteboarding and surfing, and ancient forests for biking.
Visitors and residents alike often head out into the wild to ride dune buggies and ATVs, or sand-boards, on the nearby dunes. But the dunes are just the beginning, with the Siuslaw River flowing right through the middle of town and a dozen pristine lakes within a dozen miles. Florence itself has a vibrant Old Town district with lodging, a marina, quaint shops, fascinating galleries, and incredible food and drink. Voyage into the great unknown, and then wind down the day with a local craft beer and some fresh seafood.
Featured Spots
Central Coast
Sea Lion Caves
America’s largest sea cave, Sea Lion Caves is a privately owned wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary that is the year-round home of the Steller sea lion. Sea Lion Caves is not a zoo, so the protected marine animals come and...
91560 Hwy 101Florence, OR
(541)547-3111
Email us (info[at]sealioncaves[dot]com)
Central Coast
Florence Events Center
A full-service convention and performing arts facility on the central Oregon coast capable of hosting groups up to 500. There is a 457-seat proscenium theater for general sessions and fine art performances such as concerts, plays, ballet and opera.
715 Quince StFlorence, OR
(541) 997-1994
Email us (lis[at]eventcenter[dot]org)
Central Coast
Heceta Head Lighthouse
There are few more dramatic vistas along the Oregon Coast than Heceta Head, a 200-foot bluff that juts out into the sea and is crowned with a 56-foot-tall lighthouse that has steered ships from danger since 1894. The view is...
Summer StreetFlorence, OR
(541)547-3416
Central Coast
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
Named for its crowning feature, the iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse, this park also features an historic bed and breakfast, a sheltered beach that’s easy to access from the parking lot, and a challenging and scenic hike along a section of...
Florence, OR541-547-3416
Central Coast
Oregon Coast Military Museum
The Oregon Coast Military Museum was incorporated on December 31, 2008 as an Oregon Domestic Non-Profit corporation. With a stated mission of “Honoring Our Veterans by Educating Our Public”, we have completed a military museum which opened on July 4,...
2145 Kingwood StreetFlorence, OR
541-902-5160
Email us (ocmmflorence[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is right on Highway 101 in Florence on the Oregon Coast. Services include a staffed visitors information center, driving guides, maps, lodging, restaurant and attraction brochures, and other travel-related information provided by friendly, knowledgeable greeters.
290 Hwy 101Florence, OR
541-997-3128
Email us (info[at]florencechamber[dot]com)
Central Coast
U.B.U. Naturally Mind Body & Spirit
U.B.U. Naturally Mind Body & Spirit offers holistic remedies and unique gifts including essential oil blends, herbal teas, candles and crystals.
302 Kingwood StreetFlorence, OR
541-653-7736
Email us (ribnurse41[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Bicycles 101
Bikes of all types. Guitars and accessories, strings stands tuners etc…
1537 8th StreetFlorence, OR
541-997-5717
Email us (bicycles101[at]inbox[dot]com)
Central Coast
Siuslaw Pioneer Museum
Displays relics and historical information featuring the Siuslaw River and its pioneers. Home life, farming, fishing, lumbering and transportation are shown in displays and pictures. Wheelchair ramp. Closed Mondays. Closed in December
278 Maple StreetFlorence, OR
541-997-7884
Email us (spmuseum[at]oregonfast[dot]net)
Central Coast
Kitchen Klutter
Kitchen Klutter is a family-owned kitchen supply store in the heart of Old Town Florence on Bay Street.
1258 Bay StreetFlorence, OR
541-997-6060
Email us (kitchenklutter[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Darlingtonia State Natural Site
Darlingtonia State Natural Site is the only Oregon state park property dedicated to the protection of a single plant species. Concurrently, the plants it protects are the only carnivorous flora in the system. This 18-acre botanical park provides parking and...
Florence, OR541-997-3851
Central Coast
Florence Dune Exploration
Used to be, the only option for “riding the dunes” along the Oregon Coast was loud, fast and fairly expensive – a dune buggy or other motorized off-highway vehicle (OHV). But now, thanks to fat tires and strong legs, you...
Florence, OR