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.
The largest deep-draft port between San Francisco and the Puget Sound in Washington State, Coos Bay, along with neighboring North Bend, anchors the Southern Coast as a highly active harbor and thriving city. Coos Bay is artistic and deeply shaped by the people who call it home. The historic bayside Marshfield District is home to a multitude of historic buildings, theaters, shops, restaurants, galleries, and parks.
Yet from the city of Coos Bay it’s just a short trip to the untamed expanses of the Southern Oregon Coastal Wilderness. Adventures in the Oregon Dunes, long stretches of sandy beach, and forested hikes are all nearby. Close access to rivers, lakes, Coos Bay, and the Pacific Ocean makes water sport and exploration easy. And, like the rest of this beautiful region, the Cape Arago Highway coastal drive rewards those who stop a while and explore off the beaten path.
Featured Spots
South Coast
Katrina Kathleen’s Home Decor & Gifts
Discover unique coastal collectibles and gifts at Katrina Kathleen’s Home Decor & Gifts located in downtown Coos Bay.
191 S. BroadwayCoos Bay, OR
(541)266-9973
South Coast
Coos Bay Speedway
Seasonal fun with the thrill of oval track racing, drag racing, and mud drags!
94320 Highway 42Coos Bay, OR
541-269-2474
Email us (coosbayspeedway[at]yahoo[dot]com)
South Coast
Smith Farm Walnut – Heritage Tree
This black walnut is a remnant of a larger grove, planted around 1865, that marks the farthest navigable point on the Coos River. Before S. Coos River Lane was built in the 1920s, people and goods unloaded at this community...
96614 S Coos River LaneCoos Bay, OR
South Coast
Checkerberry’s Flowers & Gifts
Fresh flowers and unique gifts
169 N. 2nd StreetCoos Bay, OR
541-269-5312
South Coast
Oregon Coast Music Association
The Oregon Coast Music Association (OCMA) is a nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of involving, enriching, and inspiring the community by providing quality classical music, and creative musical experiences. OCMA offices are located within the Coos Art Museum.
235 Anderson Ave.Coos Bay, OR
(541)267-0938
Email us (staff[at]oregoncoastmusic[dot]org)
South Coast
Coos Bay Escape Room
Grab a group and come out and play one of the escape rooms at the Pony Village Mall! The 60 minute games are challenging but fun. Escape rooms are perfect for having a great time with your family and friends, on...
1611 Virginia AvenueCoos Bay, OR
541-808-9000
Email us (info[at]thecoosbayescaperoom[dot]com)
South Coast
Cranberry Sweets
They have developed hundreds of fruit candies and chocolates, relying on time-honored recipes. All candies are still made by hand, in small batches, using only the finest natural ingredients. Showroom and viewing area. Group Tours welcome! Featured on Rachel Ray!
1005 Newmark AveCoos Bay, OR
541-888-9824
South Coast
Josie’s Art Lab
Painting Parties for fun or for fundraisers. Follow this facebook page to find out where and when the next parties are, or to schedule your own. Beginning painting and drawing for kids and adults. Childrens art classes. If you don’t...
999 N Front StreetCoos Bay, OR
541-217-0830
Email us (josie[at]josiesartlab[dot]com)
South Coast
Coastal Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Boards LLC
We are a family-owned and operated company with the same great love of the outdoors offering 15 years of kayaking experience. We specialize in recreational and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). There are many local waterways; sloughs, lakes, ocean bays, ocean beaches,...
319 North Wall StreetCoos Bay, OR
541-252-9201
Email us (coastalkayakandsuprentalsllc[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Marshfield Sun Printing Museum
Features original equipment of The Sun Newspaper (1891 –1944) and exhibits on printing and local history.Hours: Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Tues-Sat 1pm – 4pm. For group tours or other times of the year call 541-266-0901 or 541-267-3762.
1049 N Front StCoos Bay, OR
541-267-3762
Email us (mgiles[at]wavecrestdiscoveries[dot]com)
South Coast
Wavecrest Discoveries
Reconnect with nature on Oregon’s South Coast in the “mind-refreshing” nature-based tours and activities by Wavecrest Discoveries. These engaging and enlightening explorations refresh your mind and spirit as you gain an intimate understanding of this scenic, diverse region. Fun and...
Coos Bay, OR
541-267-4027
Email us (mgiles[at]wavecrestdiscoveries[dot]com)
South Coast
Mytime Outfitters
Coos Bay, OR
(541) 290-1515
Email us (gettingmytimein[at]gmail[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)