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.
Featured Spots
South Coast
Railroad Street Market & Deli
Stop by the deli for fresh, made to order sandwiches. A great place to pick up lunch before a day on the beach or exploring the Oregon coast.
534 Railroad StreetBrookings, OR
South Coast
Bansemer Fishing
Enjoy a guided adventure for salmon or steelhead in Southern Oregon with Bansemer Fishing.
Brookings, OR
(541) 661-2165
Email us (bansemerfishing[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Chetco Point Park
A rocky peninsula just over two miles to the south of Harris Beach in Brookings, Chetco Point Park features easy trails, great views and access to beach and intertidal areas. Look for seals and birdlife among the numerous rocky outcroppings. ...
Brookings, ORSouth Coast
Azalea Park
Azalea park is a thirty-three acre park containing ancient native azaleas that were growing here when Lewis and Clark wintered on the Oregon Coast in 1805-06. Azalea Park offers active and passive recreational activities. It lies amongst several residential neighborhoods,...
640 Old County RoadBrookings, OR
South Coast
Whaleshead Beach
Whaleshead Beach is one of the most gorgeous locations along the Oregon Coast. Offshore there is a sea stack that looks like the head of a Whale. The sea stack is cut with a rock channel and when a wave...
Brookings, ORSouth Coast
Travis Sallander Fishing Guide
Brookings, OR
(541) 251-3771
Email us (fishonrod[at]charter[dot]net)
South Coast
Arch Rock Viewpoint & Picnic Area
Arch Rock is a massive natural rock arch standing alone in the Pacific Ocean. Many picnic tables shaded under the coastal forest sit nearby for anyone looking to enjoy a pleasant picnic along the southern Oregon coast. From the parking...
22040-, 22064 Oregon Coast HwyBrookings, OR
800-551-6949
South Coast
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, OR541-469-1103
South Coast
Foxglove Wellness & Apothecary
Create your own custom fragrance at Foxglove Wellness and Apothecary. Their fragrance oils, essential oils and bath and body bases are handmade in small batches with organic, sometimes local material, or they are researched to provide sources that are provided...
511 Fern AvenueBrookings, OR
541-203-0366
Email us (Chelle[at]foxglovewellness[dot]com)
South Coast
Brookings River & Ocean Fishing
Treat yourself to the finest light tackle fishing for these hard fighting coastal chrome bright trophies. Picture yourself battling one of these beauties at the break of dawn from your favorite coastal river. The excitement of such a fishing adventure...
PO Box 3261Brookings, OR
(541) 698-7029
Email us (DriftBoatDave[at]hotmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Chetco Valley Historical Society Museum
The Chetco Valley Historical Society Museum is housed in the historic Blake House, built in 1857, and is listed as the oldest dwelling in the Chetco Valley. The Blake House was once a stagecoach stop and trading post built on...
15461 Museum RoadBrookings, OR
541-469-6651
South Coast
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, OR541-469-0224
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Brookings City Hall Visitor Center
Brookings, OR Mail:
Brookings, OR
541-469-1103
Email us (lziemer[at]brookings[dot]or[dot]us)
Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast
Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
541-247-3222