Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston make up a diverse area of historic charm, natural beauty and outdoor adventure known as Oregon’s Adventure Coast. Each town displays its own unique independence while still being woven into a strong regional community on Oregon’s South Coast.
Driving from the north down Highway 101, the majestic McCullough Bridge ushers travelers into the city of North Bend. The Oregon Coast’s only commercial airport also sits on the edge of the Bay, providing transportation by air to the region. The area was once a timber hub where daily life was built around the harbor and sawmill. Now Main Street, just down the road from the bridge, features walkable streets with shops, restaurants, and cafés tucked amidst those same hallmarks of Pacific Northwest life.
Outside of town, towering coastal dunes and long expanses of unbroken shoreline are a short drive away. Walk Horsfall Beach and watch the waves roll in, or summit 500 foot sand dunes by foot, horseback, or dune buggy. With the city surrounded on three sides by the waters of Coos Bay, close access to water is built into North Bend’s appeal, making maritime sports, boating, fishing, and crabbing easily accessible. However, easy access isn’t for everyone. Challenging treks into the wilderness still await the daring on the Southern Coast.
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South Coast
Sharkys Charter Fishing
Guided 6-Pack Ocean Fishing Charter located in the Charleston Marina. Six 32′ aluminum vessels that accommodate up to 6 people. Coast Guard licensed Captains. Private Charters and single fisherman are welcome. 6-pack vessels are heated and have a bathroom., Smaller 4-pack vessels...
63422 Kingfisher RoadCharleston, OR
541-260-9110
Email us (sharkyscharters[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park
Looking for sizzling casino action along the beautiful Oregon coast? Strike it rich at The Mill Casino where non-stop casino action is waiting for you! With over 700 slots, Vegas style table games, Oregon’s only igaming room and Oregon’s most rewarding cash-back...
3201 Tremont AvenueNorth Bend, OR
541-756-8800
Email us (rmcgarity[at]themillcasino[dot]com)
South Coast
Wild Mare Horse Camp
Overview Wild Mare Horse Campground is located along the central Oregon coast, 22 miles south of the town of Reedsport, and 2 miles north of Coos Bay. Horse campers come here to explore the Wild Mare Horse Trail and take...
North Bend, OR541-271-6000
South Coast
Pony Village Mall
Pony Village Mall is the largest indoor mall on the Oregon Coast, featuring over 60 retail stores, services and restaurants. Anchor stores are Ross Dress for Less, Dollar Tree, Big-5 Sporting Goods, Jo-Ann Fabrics and Sears, but there’s also a large...
1611 Virginia AveNorth Bend, OR
541-756-0433
South Coast
Books by the Bay
New and used books galore! Special orders taken gladly. Coffee shop and snacks inside. Friendly, old style book store with plenty of room to relax, read, have a cup of coffee, listen to author readings and get personal recommendations.
1875 Sherman AveNorth Bend, OR
541-756-1215
South Coast
Chinook Charters
Chinook Charters offers guided trips for ocean crabbing and rockfish, lingcod, halibut (call after May for information) and tuna trips (in Summer).
93762 Raymond LnNorth Bend, OR
(541) 662-0964
Email us (Chinookcharters[at]live[dot]com)
South Coast
Spinreel Dune Buggy & ATV Rentals, Inc
Spinreel Dune Buggy & ATV Rentals is a Polaris Destination Location. Your adventure begins at Spinreel where you can rent Quads (ATV’s), 2-seat or 4-seat vehicles or take a tour and have an experienced guide drive you. Spinreel features Oregon’s largest...
67045 Spinreel RoadNorth Bend, OR
541-759-3313
South Coast
Painted Zebra
Women’s boutique with new and affordable fashion, inculiding clothing, jewley, handbags, and more. Open Tues-Sat 10am-6pm. Visit their website for special events.
1997 Sherman AveNorth Bend, OR
541-808-2500
Email us (paintedzebradesigns[at]hotmail[dot]com)
South Coast
The North Spit
The North Spit of Coos Bay is a strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the waters of Coos Bay. Watching commercial vessels is but one unique opportunity to be enjoyed on this industrialized, semi-wild peninsula. Respect for private...
North Bend, OR
541-756-0100
Email us (BLM_OR_CB_Mail[at]blm[dot]gov)
South Coast
Steve’s ATV Rentals
Enjoy some of the best family fun in the North Bend area including the Oregon Dunes. Steve’s has over 150 ATVs to choose from. Rent and ride straight onto the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
68512 Highway 101North Bend, OR
541-751-1800
Email us (info[at]stevesatvrentals[dot]com)
South Coast
Liberty Theatre
Home of the Little Theatre on the Bay – famed for their Little Ole Opry performances – you won’t want to miss any of the musicals at this charming, renovated 1924 theatre.
2100 Sherman Ave.North Bend, OR
541-756-4336
Email us (webmaster[at]thelibertytheatre[dot]org)
South Coast
Horsfall Day Use OHV Staging
Horsfall Day Use OHV Staging Area provides a paved parking area for off-highway vehicle (OHV) day use parking and access to open riding opportunities in the Horsfall riding area.
North Bend, ORMore Info
Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau
Coos Bay, OR Mail:
Coos Bay, OR
541-269-0215
Email us (info[at]visitoac[dot]com)