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Often touted as Oregon’s Banana Belt, Brookings has weather patterns that deliver some of the warmer temperatures along the Oregon Coast; it’s not uncommon to encounter a 70-degree day in January or February.
This pleasant climate has been a catalyst for the rebirth of Brookings as a center for the nursery industry. Nearly all of the lilies marketed in the U.S. are cultivated in the Brookings area. A prime spot to take in the floral bounty is Azalea Park, which has 33 acres of native azaleas, some growing here when Lewis and Clark wintered on the Oregon Coast in 1805 and 1806. The revitalization of the park, with the addition of walkways and a charming “Kidtown” play area, was a robust community-led volunteer effort. In springtime the park is replete with blooms, but you’ll likely find flowers year-round. The park is also the site of the annual Azalea Festival and Parade, held each Memorial Day weekend.
During the third weekend of July, the Southern Oregon Kite Festival takes place. It’s known as one of the premier kite-flying events in the country. Art lovers can browse the galleries— including Burtonique Art & Photography, Manley Art Center and Signatures Gallery — or enjoy the monthly Second Saturday Art Walk.
The Chetco Valley Historical Society Museum is housed in the 1857 Blake House — the oldest standing building in the Chetco Valley — and features artifacts of 19th-century Oregon pioneer life. The largest Monterey cypress in the state, towering at 130 feet (40 meters), lives on the museum grounds.
The Brookings area boasts numerous outdoor diversions, including Harris Beach State Park. Named for George Harris, a Scottish pioneer who raised sheep and cattle here, it features sizable offshore sea stacks, including the largest island on the Oregon Coast. Bird Island is a breeding ground for a variety of species, including the tufted puffin.
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor — a long, narrow park with 12 miles (19 kilometers) of rugged coastline — is named for Oregon’s first parks superintendent. Featuring one must-stop scenic viewpoint after another, the park is also home to pocket beaches and offshore sea stacks, including the dramatic Arch Rock and Whaleshead. The beach at Thunder Rock Cove is considered one of the best of the sheltered beaches on the Coast. Walk the Indian Sands Trail through the unusual sculpted sandstone for views of the coastline and rocky islands. Don’t miss the stunning view at Cape Ferrelo, named for a Spanish explorer who skirted this area in 1542.
For a historical detour, travel 18 miles (29 kilometers) east of Brookings along Forest Service Road 1205, which winds through an old-growth redwood forest, to the site that was hit by two Japanese incendiary bombs during WWII. Inland hiking and river access are available at Alfred A. Loeb State Park on the Chetco River. Just up the road is the 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) Redwood Nature Trail, which connects with Loeb’s own Riverview Trail.
Featured activities
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South Coast Tours LLC
Let South Coast Tours 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 of the banana belt coast of Oregon. The south coast holds much of Oregon's near shore reefs and some of the best fishing, photography, wildlife viewing and wildest rivers on the west coast. South Coast Tours offers a variety of fully equipped 2-18 person tours as well as custom overnight kayak tours. SCT offers kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and kayak fishing from the Coos Bay area down to the California border and Brookings Harbor. We also rent kayaks and sups out of our base camp on the docks in Brookings.
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Brookings City Hall Visitor Center
Whether your interest lies in fishing, hiking, golfing, kayaking, biking, swimming, beachcombing, whale watching or just enjoying a good book or a picnic lunch with a beautiful view, Brookings has something for everyone!
Featured accommodations
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Best Western Plus Beachfront Inn
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Vacasa - Brookings
Enjoy sunny summer days and cozy winter nights at a Vacasa vacation home in beautiful Brookings! Take in incredible views of the Pacific Ocean and Macklyn Cove, while enjoying easy access to the shops and restaurants in town. Every Vacasa home is unique, but many offer private hot tubs, full kitchens, fireplaces, WiFi, and pet-friendly policies. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind getaway with the peace of mind you'll only find when you stay with the Oregon Coast's leading property management firm! Visit Vacasa.com for detailed descriptions and photos of each property, along with customizable search and easy online booking.
Featured Events
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Buddy Holly Review – AMF Summer Concert in the Park
The 4-piece Buddy Holly Review recreates the music of Buddy Holly and The Crickets in a fun lively show featuring blistering rendition of some of rock’s greatest songs: “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Not Fade Away,” and “Oh Boy.” The band also covers songs by artists from the same era such as Bill Haley (“Rock Around the Clock”), Elvis Presley (“Blue Suede Shoes”), and Johnny Cash (“Folsom Prison Blues). Enjoy a Sunday afternoon at Summer Concerts in the Park – Concert goers are welcome to bring their lawn chairs and blankets, spread out on the lawn with a picnic lunch or grab a meal at the snack shack. Come and sing along to the "Golden Oldies", swing to the booming sounds of the big bands, and clap your hands to an indie original. Whatever your pleasure, these artistic, fun, and well-attended concerts are sure to send you on your way with a smile on your face and a spring in your step.
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3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer Brewfest
Enjoy beers and ciders from ten different breweries, partake in several canine contests, live music and good old summer fun with your four legged friends. Live bands include Cut It Like the Kings on Friday, and Saturday it’s Holus Bolus then Disturbing the Peace.
This event benefits South Coast Humane Society & Wild Rivers Animal Rescue.
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Rock Bottom Boys – AMF Summer Concert in the Park
THE ROCK BOTTOM BOYS tickle brains and warp reality by singing iconic rock hits like ‘Pinball Wizard’ and ‘Gimme Three Steps’ to tunes like ‘Wabash Cannonball’ or ‘Mountain Dew’ gluing audiences to their seats in anticipation of what might be next. While the heart pumping music alone is irresistible, once engaged folks are riveted by the boys’ back porch clowning and hillbilly notions. Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with Summer Concerts in the Park – Concert goers are welcome to bring their lawn chairs and blankets, spread out on the lawn with a picnic lunch or grab a meal at the snack shack. Come and sing along to the "Golden Oldies", swing to the booming sounds of the big bands, and clap your hands to an indie original! Whatever your pleasure, these artistic, fun, and well-attended concerts are sure to send you on your way with a smile on your face and a spring in your step.
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For more info
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Brookings City Hall Visitor Center
898 Elk Drive, Brookings, Oregon 97415
Phone: 541-469-1103
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.brookings.or.us
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Travel Curry Coast
94235 Moore Street Suite 113
Gold Beach, Oregon 97444
Phone: (541) 247-3304
Website: www.travelcurrycoast.com
