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.
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South Coast
Coos History Museum & Maritime Collection
The Coos History Museum faces Coos Bay along Highway 101 frontage. With ever-changing exhibits, event and rental space, a unique museum shop and a developing bayfront plaza, this community built facility (550+ donors) opened new in 2015. Formerly known as...
1210 N Front StreetCoos Bay, OR
541-756-6320
Email us (info[at]cooshistory[dot]org)
South Coast
Cape Arago State Park
Cape Arago may be the end of the road (the road out of Coos Bay goes no further), but it's really only the beginning if you want to explore the southern Oregon coast. Located at the end of Cape Arago...
Coos Bay, OR(541)888-3778
South Coast
Mingus Park
Downtown's gorgeous park, oriental garden, playgrounds and year-round pool has something for everyone. Mingus Park is located just a few minutes walk from the downtown business district. The park has a large pond as its centerpiece with an arboretum on...
Coos Bay, OR541-269-8918
South Coast
Nichols Fishing Guide & Charter
Steve started fishing seriously when he moved to Roseburg, Oregon in 1993. More than any other fishing, Steve flyfished on the North Umpqua River, as well as the Elk River near Port Orford, Oregon. After purchasing a drift boat in 1994, Steve...
Coos Bay, OR
541-982-4339
Email us (enviro[at]wizards[dot]net)
South Coast
Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau
The Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau is the designated destination marketing organization for Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, OR. Under the brand Oregon’s Adventure Coast, the VCB advertises and markets the outdoor recreation and tourist attractions of...
50 Central AvenueCoos Bay, OR
541-269-0215
Email us (info[at]visitoac[dot]com)
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
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Oregon’s Bay Area, consisting of Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, is a truly unique community. Located on the Southern Oregon Coast, home to some of the most spectacular beaches and sand dunes in the world, Oregon’s Bay Area has...
145 Central AvenueCoos Bay, OR
541-266-0868
Email us (info[at]oregonsbayarea[dot]org)
South Coast
Cross Guide Service
Coos Bay, OR
(541) 217-4105
Email us (aacross19[at]hotmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Pottery Company
Wide variety of “Decorate it yourself” pottery projects. Select your project from a huge assortment of bisque ware pieces. Plan your design & choose your colors. Relax, paint and have fun — be creative. When you’re done, they clean up the...
145 Anderson AveCoos Bay, OR
541-267-0387
South Coast
Oregon Chrome Guide Service
Oregon Chrome Guide Service offers Salmon and Steelhead guided fishing trips on the Oregon Coast.
Coos Bay, OR
(541) 290-2123
Email us (maggard[dot]grayson[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Empire Lakes
Welcome to Empire Lakes, a serene haven nestled within John Topits Park, in the northwestern section of Coos Bay on the Southern Oregon Coast. Spread across 120 acres of pristine natural beauty, this enchanting destination is a sanctuary of tranquility,...
Ackerman AvenueCoos Bay, OR
541-269-8918
South Coast
Coos Bay Public Library
Coos Bay Public Library connects our community to information in various forms, ensures equitable access to information and technology, and provides opportunities for learning, cultural enrichment, and improved quality of life.
525 Anderson Ave.Coos Bay, OR
(541) 269-1101
Email us (bayref[at]coosbaylibrary[dot]org)
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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)