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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South Coast Tours LLC
South Coast Tours can take you on an adventure paddle in the Wild Rivers Coast estuaries and out into the Southern Oregon near shore ocean. Go fishing, wildlife viewing or just simply enjoy the experience of gliding across the waterways...
27436 Hunter Creek RdGold Beach, OR
(541) 373-0487
Email us (dave[at]southcoasttours[dot]net)
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Gift Shop at Driftwood RV Park
A market and gift shop located at Driftwood RV Park.
16011 Lower Harbor RoadBrookings, OR
(541)469-9089
Email us (driftwoodrvpark2[at]gmail[dot]com)
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Brookings-Harbor Visitor & Tour Center
The Visitor & Tour Center is located down in the Port of Brookings-Harbor and is a visitor center, gift shop, rentals (bikes and crab traps) and tour company for fishing charters and such. Winter hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....
16358 Lower Harbor RoadBrookings, OR
(541)813-2300
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Alfred A. Loeb State Park
Your first impression of Loeb may well be the fresh scent of the myrtlewood forest … a crisp, eucalyptus-like fragrance. The park is nestled in a grove of these lovely trees, many of which are well over 200 years old....
Brookings, OR541-469-2021
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Escape Hatch Sports & Cycle Shop
Brookings, OR
(541)469-2914
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Ambiance By the Sea
A special place for your senses, Ambiance By the Sea offers goods from 42 local artisans. You’ll find unique gifts, driftwood art, rustic home and garden decor, stained glass, shabby chic furniture, jewelry, Misty Meadows jams, marinades, olives and condiments,...
530 Hemlock StreetBrookings, OR
(541)254-4097
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Tidewind Sportfishing
Tidewind Sportfishing offers guided trips for Quality Bottom, Salmon, Albacore and Crab. Whale-watching and specialty trips are also available.
16340 Lower Harbor RoadBrookings, OR
(541)469-0337
Email us (scoastsportfishing[at]yahoo[dot]com)
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Cast Guide Service
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)
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Semi Aquatic Gallery
Semi Aquatic is artist Spencer Reynolds’ retail space located in the heart of downtown Brookings, Oregon. The shop features Spencer’s paintings, prints, cards and clothing, as well as, a carefully curated collection of hand-crafted and locally made gifts and home...
654 Chetco AveBrookings, OR
(503) 504-2861
Email us (spence[at]artandsurf[dot]com)
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Gold River Guides
Giving anglers guidance and positioning for success, Gold River Guides brings to the table local knowledge and experience. Lunch, terminal tackle, and any other fishing gear that is needed is provided on all of their trips. Day trips consist of...
861 Jodee LnBrookings, OR
(541) 661-2165
Email us (Goldriverlodge[at]gmail[dot]com)
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Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce
The Brookings-Harbor Chamber of Commerce supports healthy business.
703 Chetco AvenueBrookings, OR
(541)469-3181
Email us (visitorcenter[at]brookingsharborchamber[dot]com)
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Bombing Site Tree – Heritage Tree
This Coast Redwood was planted in 1992 at the site of the only Japanese aerial bombing of the continental United States on September 9, 1942. The tree was planted by the pilot of the submarine-delivered reconnaissance plane, Flight Officer Nobuo...
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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)
Travel Curry Coast
Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
541-247-3222