Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston make up a diverse area of historic charm, natural beauty and outdoor adventure known as Oregon’s Adventure Coast. Each town displays its own unique independence while still being woven into a strong regional community on Oregon’s South Coast.
Here you'll find a small-town, local feel — the businesses and restaurants are owned and operated by people in the community, and it’s easy to see the network of relationships that make this place tick. The harbor is the heart of Charleston and serves as a home port to a large commercial fishing fleet. You’ll find a bustling marina serving charter boat operators, sports fishermen, crabbers, and recreational boaters. Fresh seafood is always served at a wide selection of local restaurants and pubs.
Leaving town along Cape Arago Highway begins one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the state, with multiple worthwhile stops on the way to the panoramic viewpoint of Cape Arago itself. The journey passes popular Bastendorff Beach, the sheltered Sunset Bay, and historical Shore Acres — once a timber baron’s estate and now a formal garden with spectacular cliff side views of the ocean. Off shore, the Cape Arago Lighthouse can be seen from afar on an island near Sunset Bay.
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South Coast
Cape Arago Lighthouse
Cape Arago is located in Charleston just west of Coos Bay, and is easily noticeable due to its distinct fog horn. It was first illuminated in 1934, and stands at 44 feet above sea level. The Lighthouse is located on...
Charleston, ORSouth Coast
Lucky Landings Guide Service
Lucky Landings Guide Service offers a wide range of Oregon Coast fishing trips out of Coos Bay/Charleston to cater to all skill levels and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking for a challenge or a beginner looking to learn...
Charleston, OR
541-331-8293
Email us (Heatherharter08[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Shore Acres State Park
Perched on rugged sandstone cliffs high above the ocean, Shore Acres State Park is an exciting and unexpected combination of beautiful natural and constructed features. Once the grand estate of pioneer timber baron Louis Simpson, Shore Acres features lushly planted...
Charleston, OR541-888-3732
South Coast
South Slough Reserve
South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is a protected estuary and natural area located in the Coos Bay Estuary on Oregon’s Southern Coast. Open to the public most days of the year, South Slough Reserve is a destination for recreation,...
61907 Seven Devils RoadCharleston, OR
541-888-5558
South Coast
Charleston Marine Life Center
Part Aquarium. Part Museum. All Discovery! Located on the edge of the harbor in Charleston, the University of Oregon’s Charleston Marine Life Center is an exciting place of discovery for all ages, any time of the year. Aquaria highlight different coastal...
63466 Boat Basin Rd.Charleston, OR
541-346-7280
Email us (cmlc[at]uoregon[dot]edu)
South Coast
Charleston Information Center
Charleston Information Center welcomes you to Oregon’s Adventure Coast, where the land meets the bay and the sea, opening up an abundance of possibilities. You’re invites to explore, to discover, to feel, to know…at land’s end, adventure begins. On Oregon’s...
91141 Cape Arago HwyCharleston, OR
541-888-2311
South Coast
Sunset Bay State Park
Situated in one of the most scenic areas on the Oregon coast, Sunset Bay State Park features beautiful sandy beaches protected by towering sea cliffs. Only a short walk from the beach, the campground has sites for tent camping and...
Charleston, OR541-888-3778
South Coast
Kinnee’s Gifts & Shells
Shells, t-shirts, novelty items, souvenirs to capture your memories! Friendly old fashioned service and a staple of Charleston!
91134 Cape Arago HwyCharleston, OR
541-888-5924
South Coast
BACAPA Baseball Complex
Batting cages are available year-round and can be booked online. BACAPA (Barview Area Charleston Area Park Association) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the Park Complex on Libby Lane. Together with the community, they continue to make improvements to...
91235 Libby LaneCharleston, OR
(541)218-0105
Email us (bacapapark[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Bastendorff Beach
Bastendorff Beach is a favorite among surfers, kiters, beachcombers and locals and tourists alike. You’ll find an uninterrupted beach and ocean views can be enjoyed here. Bastendorff Beach is defined by Yoakam Head and the south jetty at the entrance of...
Charleston, ORSouth Coast
Sunset Bay Golf Course
This professionally designed par 36 course is over 3,000 yards and majestically wanders through a natural valley setting. Sunset Bay Golf Course is family friendly and welcomes everyone to enjoy a relaxed game of golf. The Pro shop is open...
89516 Cape Arago HwyCharleston, OR
541-209-2820
South Coast
Betty Kay Fishing Charters
Whether your looking to catch tuna, salmon, rock cod, or halibut Betty Kay guides have a ton of experience in deep sea fishing off the Southern Oregon coast. Located 9 miles west of Coos Bay in Charleston Harbor.
Charleston, OR
800-752-6303
Email us (fish[at]bettykaycharters[dot]com)
More Info
Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau
Coos Bay, OR Mail:
Coos Bay, OR
541-269-0215
Email us (info[at]visitoac[dot]com)
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Coos Bay, OR Mail:
Coos Bay, OR
541-266-0868
Email us (info[at]oregonsbayarea[dot]org)