Brookings-Harbor

oregon's banana belt

Brookings and Harbor are two communities on either side of the Chetco River, united by their shared port. Found within a unique “banana belt” near the Southern Oregon border, warm weather and rugged beauty are all around.

The temperatures around Brookings are so significantly warmer than other towns nearby that meteorologists named the phenomena — the “Chetco Effect”. It can be 20°F warmer in Brookings-Harbor than nearby areas, and temperatures in the middle of winter can sit comfortably in the mid-60’s. Because of this favorable weather local parks and gardens abound with seasonal azaleas and rhododendrons. The northernmost Redwood groves make their home here and the area is also known as the Easter Lily capital of the world. A short drive to the north of Brookings while traveling on Highway 101 brings you to the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, a 12-mile odyssey of one stunning view after another with beaches and hiking trails to explore.

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Travis Sallander Fishing Guide

16705 Thompson Rd
Brookings, OR

(541) 251-3771
Email us (fishonrod[at]charter[dot]net)

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Easy Manor Park

The perfect neighborhood park for tikes, toddlers and grade-schoolers. Completely renovated in 2009, your children will love the state-of-the-art brightly colored playground area. The remodeled restrooms, benches, picnic tables and luxurious lawn area make Easy Manor Park the perfect spot...

Brookings, OR

541-469-1103

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Queen Bee Boutique

Stop in and see Queen Bee Boutique’s selection of quality family resale items. They’ve got a photo booth too.

407 Oak Street
Brookings, OR

503-779-6579

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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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Tidewinds Sportfishing

Tidewind Sportfishing offers guided trips for Quality Bottom, Salmon, Albacore and Crab.  Whale-watching and specialty trips are also available.

16340 Lower Harbor Road
Brookings, OR

(541)469-0337
Email us (scoastsportfishing[at]yahoo[dot]com)

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Riverside Market

Find everything you need for your fishing adventure at Riverside market. Rent (or buy) a kayak, purchase one-day fishing licenses, bait and tackle. They also have river toys, food, snacks, ice and firewood for sale. Shuttle service also available.

98877 N Bank Chetco River Road
Brookings, OR

(541)469-4496

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Brookings Fishing Charters

Brookings, Oregon, is home to the best king salmon fishing on the Oregon Coast and Brookings Fishing Charters has a well-earned reputation of being one of the premier charter boat companies in the Northwest targeting the hard-fighting, great-eating Chinook Salmon...

Brookings, OR

(541) 813-1082
Email us (wildriversfishing[at]yahoo[dot]com)

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Grocery Outlet

Discount grocery retailer.  Great selection of wine and beer, produce, frozen foods, meats & cheese, and health & beauty. We carry many close outs and everyday NAME BRAND groceries.

906 Chetco Avenue
Brookings, OR

(541)412-7264
Email us (brookings[at]groceryoutlet[dot]com)

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Crissey Field State Recreation Site

Perched between the California border and the Winchuck River, this 40-acre park features a sandy beach, wetlands, and a small stand of mature trees.  It's also home to a new 4,500 sq. ft. Welcome Center that displays Oregon's finest virtues: ...

Brookings, OR

541-469-0224

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Mario Arguilles

If you enjoy sport fishing with light tackle for trophy salmon and steelhead then come along with us for the trip of a lifetime. During the months of August, September, October, November, December and January the Klamath river is one...

18116 Rainbow Rock Rd
Brookings, OR

(805) 878-6061
Email us (mario[at]fishmario[dot]com)

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Winchuck State Recreation Site

Winchuck provides a parking area and access to the Winchuck River and ocean beach for fishing, exploring, clamming, strolling, photographing seascapes and observing marine life. There is a multi-agency effort to restore a 1.2-acre estuary at the mouth of the...

Brookings, OR

541-469-2021

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Secret Beach

Find the trail entrance to Secret Beach about 1/3 mile south of milepost 345 on U.S. 101 in Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor. There is a small gravel parking area that leads to the 3/4 mile trail down to...

Brookings, OR

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Brookings City Hall Visitor Center

Physical: 898 Elk Drive
Brookings, OR
Mail:
Brookings, OR

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

Travel Curry Coast

Physical: 94235 Moore Street
Gold Beach, OR
Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR

(541) 247-3222

Travel Stories

5 Reasons Brookings Should Top Your Oregon Coast Bucket List

As the southernmost city on the Oregon Coast, Brookings is a destination that takes more effort to get to but rewards those hard-fought visitors with exceptional adventures and natural wonders. This includes the Wild and Scenic Chetco River, Harris Beach...
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Guide to Paddling on the Coast

Whether it’s cruising through hidden coves in the ocean or paddling around a tranquil lake or estuary, you’ll get a chance to see wildlife and natural scenery that you just can’t find on land. Before you set out to navigate...
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5 Ways to Have Fun Social Distancing on the South Coast

Southern Oregon’s sea-stacked coastline will beguile you. Its beaches are never crowded. And as the tide recedes, dimpled patterns left in the sand invite you to wrinkle them up with your toes. The river mouths and estuaries play host to...
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Where to Find Fresh Produce and Fish on the Oregon Coast

Editor’s note: Note that masks are required at farmers markets and in indoor public spaces in Oregon. Check business hours and protocols before visiting. As the warm season settles in at the Oregon Coast, balmy weather sets the scene for...
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Lighthouses

Of the nine original lighthouses on the Oregon Coast, seven are open to the public and most are still active. If you time it right, you’ll get to go inside, take a tour, maybe go up the stairs to the...
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Whale Watching

Whale watching is a year-round activity on the Oregon Coast with gray whales by far the most commonly seen. Whale watching is not difficult, but a few tips make it easier. Any location with an ocean view may yield whale...
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Whales Tail Candy & Gifts

Whales Tail Candy & Gifts is located steps away from the waterfront in the Port of Brookings Harbor. Come smell the ocean and pass the time watching the waves as you eat premium handmade, hand dipped chocolates made at this little shop. Special...

16350 Lower Harbor Road
Brookings, OR

541-469-5750

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Chetco Brewing Company

You must visit Chetco Brewing Company, a warm and welcoming community hub located in downtown Brookings, Oregon. Brewer Mike and wife Alex opened Chetco in their garage with just an 8 gallon kettle in April 2013. They sold 29 barrels...

830 Railroad Street
Brookings, OR

541-611-5347
Email us (BigAl[at]ChetcoBrew[dot]com)

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Beachcombers Deli & Seafood

800 Chetco Avenue
Brookings, OR

(541)469-0739

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Lowden’s Beachfront Bed & Breakfast

Oceanfront luxury suites with fireplace, private entry and private bath. Located where the Winchuck River meets the Pacific Ocean. Soul renewing vistas and sounds of the ocean make this a quiet relaxing getaway. Don’t forget your binoculars for watching birds,...

14626 Wollam Road
Brookings, OR

541-469-7045

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Chan’s Restaurant

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Brookings Harbor Marina, Chan’s has been serving the Southern Oregon Coast’s favorite Chinese cuisine for over a quarter of a decade. A warm inviting home town feeling awaits you at Chan’s while you...

16389 Lower Harbor Rd.
Brookings, OR

(541)469-7013
Email us (info[at]chanschinesefood[dot]com)

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The Bell & Whistle Coffee House

Keep the beach vibes going in Brookings, where The Bell & Whistle Coffee House serves an exceptional cup of joe on the boardwalk of at the Port of Brookings-Harbor.

16340 Lower Harbor Road
Brookings, OR

(541) 412-9876

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Misty Mountain Brewing and Tap Haus

Family owned and operated, Misty Mountain Brewing is Oregon’s southern most coastal brewery just 4 miles from the California border. Enjoy the ocean view from the “Tap Haus” tasting room which offers 8 to 10 of Misty Mountain beers as well as...

625 Chetco Avenue
Brookings, OR

541-813-2599
Email us (mistymountainbrewing[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Superfly Distilling Company and Restaurant

Potato vodka is smooth, with a sweet and subtle finish. This combined with the water in Brookings Oregon makes Superfly truly amazing. There’s no charcoal filtering Superfly vodka, and it’s not distilled a thousand times. It’s not needed. You’ll be...

623 Memory Lane
Brookings, OR

541-373-0348
Email us (info[at]superflybooze[dot]com)

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Off the Wagon Food Truck

Located outside of Chetco Brewing Company, Off the Wagon Food Truck serves hand-crafted vegan fare made with love. Their food is always fresh and ingredients are sourced locally whenever possible. 

830 Railroad Street
Brookings, OR

541-661-5347

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Fat Irish Restaurant & Pub

Fat Irish Restaurant & Pub is a locally owned pub working to bring you great food, great drinks and a fun atmosphere. Enjoy their pub fare, oysters and local beers on tap.

16403 Lower Harbor Road
Brookings, OR

(541)254-3292
Email us (fatirishpub[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Catalyst Seafood

Catalyst Seafood is a family owned restaurant and lounge that serves bold, fresh perspectives on classic and regional seafood favorites.

16182 Lower Harbor Road
Brookings, OR

541-813-2422

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The Chetco River Inn

A beautiful drive along the Chetco River transports you to another world. Our home is a place where the lulling sound of river rushing over stone calms the soul. ​ Whether enjoying our 5 Bedroom Main Lodge or staying in the cozy 2 Bedroom...

21202 High Prairie Road
Brookings, OR

707-496-9509
Email us (thechetcoriverinn[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Lowden’s Beachfront Bed & Breakfast

Oceanfront luxury suites with fireplace, private entry and private bath. Located where the Winchuck River meets the Pacific Ocean. Soul renewing vistas and sounds of the ocean make this a quiet relaxing getaway. Don’t forget your binoculars for watching birds,...

14626 Wollam Road
Brookings, OR

541-469-7045

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Brookings A Wave From It All

Perfect for couples, families or friends, this elegant yet cozy beach home sleeps six.

14618 Wollam Rd
Brookings, OR

707-337-0052
Email us (BrookingsAWaveFromItAll[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Chetco River Resort

Relax on the deck while watching ospreys hunt for their dinner on the scenic Chetco River. You’ll feel a world away from civilization, while being only minutes to the activities of Brookings – excellent dining, breweries, distilleries, art galleries, and...

97748 N. Bank Chetco River Road
Brookings, OR

541-414-2885
Email us (manager[at]chetcoriverresort[dot]com)

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Porch of Brookings

Step into a serene haven just minutes from town. Your getaway awaits in a charming 1940s home, cocooned within a tranquil neighborhood enveloped by verdant trees, including a majestic Coastal Redwood gracing the backyard. Embrace the serene ambiance from the...

919 7th Street
Brookings, OR

541-944-0007
Email us (porchofbrookings[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Coastal Studio

After a long day of adventure, come back and cozy up in this peaceful getaway. This studio offers comfort and privacy while still being close to beaches, hiking trails & all the coast has to offer. We have rescue ducks...

16118 W Hoffeldt Ln
Brookings, OR
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Pacific Sunset Inn

Centrally located on US Hwy 101. Our motel is in close proximity to Chetco River, Pacific Ocean beaches, many parks, shopping and restaurants. It is even close to the Redwood National Forest in Northern California, a 30 minute drive from...

1144 Chetco Ave.
Brookings, OR

541-469-2141
Email us (pacificsunsetinn[at]yahoo[dot]com)

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A Little Bit of Heaven

We would like to share with you the many treasures available in and around our Brookings, Oregon beach home rental. You can enjoy the view of the ocean from the deck, walk down the stairway to explore the beach and...

431 Buena Vista Loop
Brookings, OR

(541)734-8500

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Harbor Inn Motel

Relax and enjoy Harbor Inn Motel’s generous and comfortable accommodations in Brookings, Oregon.

15991 Hwy. 101 S.
Brookings, OR

541.469.3194
Email us (info[at]harborinnmotel[dot]com)

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AtRivers Edge RV Resort

AtRivers Edge RV Resort is located along the beautiful southern Oregon coast, just minutes from Brookings and the Pacific Ocean. This quiet off-highway RV resort is on the banks of the Chetco River, a gateway to the Wild and Scenic...

98203 S Bank Chetco River Road
Brookings, OR

541-469-3356
Email us (stay[at]atriversedge[dot]com)

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Alfred A. Loeb State Park (RV Park)

Alfred A. Loeb State Park, known simply as “Loeb” by the locals, is nestled in a dense grove of Myrtlewood trees, many of which are more than 200 years old. The trees give off a crisp, eucalyptus-like fragrance. The pristine...

1655 Hwy. 101 N.
Brookings, OR

800.551.6949

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The Chetco River Inn

A beautiful drive along the Chetco River transports you to another world. Our home is a place where the lulling sound of river rushing over stone calms the soul. ​ Whether enjoying our 5 Bedroom Main Lodge or staying in the cozy 2 Bedroom...

21202 High Prairie Road
Brookings, OR

707-496-9509
Email us (thechetcoriverinn[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Driftwood RV Park

Located in Brookings Harbor, tucked in against the Sunny Hillside and Tuttle Creek. Can you hear the waves crashing? It is a short walk to the ocean, the marina/Harbor, the Chetco River, shopping and a variety of restaurants.  There are...

16011 Lower Harbor Road
Brookings, OR

541-469-9089
Email us (driftwood[at]montechristomh[dot]com)

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