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
Historic Egyptian Theatre
The Egyptian Theatre, built in 1925, is located downtown at 229 South Broadway on the main street of the City of Coos Bay. Coos Bay is the largest city on the Oregon coast and the largest deep water port between...
229 S BroadwayCoos Bay, OR
541-808-8295
South Coast
Sharkys Charter Fishing – Coos Bay
Guided 6-Pack Ocean Fishing Charter located in the Charleston Marina. Six 32′ aluminum vessels that accommodate up to 6 people. Coast Guard licensed Captains. Private Charters and single fisherman are welcome. 6-pack vessels are heated and have a bathroom., Smaller 4-pack vessels...
Coos Bay, OR
541-260-9110
Email us (sharkyscharters[at]gmail[dot]com)
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
Threads that Bind
Fabrics, instructions, and accessories galore to delight the Quilter. Be sure to ask Sharan about upcoming sewing and quilting classes available and about the annual Shop Hop!
120 Central AveCoos Bay, OR
541-267-0749
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
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
Indigenous Adventures
Indigenous Adventures Guide Service offers guided fishing trips for salmon, steelhead, shad, small mouth bass, striped bass, pink fin perch, and sturgeon, all on the Coos, Coquille, Umpqua, Elk, and Sixes River systems. Bottom fishing and crabbing are also available...
Coos Bay, OR
(541) 537-0256
Email us (cooperhedgecock[at]yahoo[dot]com)
South Coast
Coos Bay Coast League
Coos Bay Coast League is the local Cal Ripken league for Coos County. The league serve kids from 4 to 12 years wanting to play baseball a softball. Coos Bay Coast League’s goal is to spread the love of baseball...
Coos Bay, OREmail us (coosbaycoastleague[at]gmail[dot]com)
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
Coquille Indian Tribe
Ancestors of the Coquille Indian Tribe flourished in Southwestern Oregon for thousands of years, roaming a homeland that stretched across more than 1 million acres. Uprooted and nearly erased in the 19th century, the Coquille people clung to their tribal...
Coos Bay, ORSouth 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
OrCoast Music
Antiques, musical instruments. Located in the historic Empire District.
787 NewmarkCoos Bay, OR
541-888-0394
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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)