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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Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
This corridor is a 12-mile, forested linear park with a rugged, steep coastline interrupted by small sand beaches. This park was named in honor of Samuel H. Boardman, the first Oregon Parks superintendent. He and others of his generation felt...
Brookings, OR800-551-6949
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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, OR541-469-2021
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Western Waters Fly Fishing
Western Waters Guide Service provides guided steelhead trips in Oregon and California. Fly Fishing for steelhead with a guide means you will be fishing the most effective techniques, in the right water, with local knowledge to your advantage. Guided Steelhead...
98203 S Bank Chetco River RdBrookings, OR
(530) 321-7452
Email us (wwgsflyfishing[at]gmail[dot]com)
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King Fishers Guide Service
Brookings, OR
(541) 670-7980
Email us (SbrooksStelle[at]gmail[dot]com)
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Harris Beach State Park
Harris Beach was named after the Scottish pioneer George Harris who settled here in the late 1880s to raise sheep and cattle. The park boasts the largest island off the Oregon coast. Bird Island (also called Goat Island) is a...
Brookings, OR541-469-2021
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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 RoadBrookings, OR
(541)469-0337
Email us (scoastsportfishing[at]yahoo[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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Chetco Community Public Library
Community public library in Brookings, OR.
405 Alder StreetBrookings, OR
(541)469-7738
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Early Fishing Inc
Quality salmon and steelhead fishing trips in the Southern Oregon region. Specializing in personalized service, fishing instruction and fun with over 30 years guiding experience. Comfortable Willie drift boats and power boats.
PO Box 1688Brookings, OR
(541) 469-0525
Email us (gary[at]earlyfishing[dot]com)
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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 RailroadBrookings, OR
(541)813-2220
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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