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 Tours LLC
South Coast Tours can 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...
27436 Hunter Creek RdGold Beach, OR
(541) 373-0487
Email us (dave[at]southcoasttours[dot]net)
South Coast
Sharkys Charters
USCG Certified Master, over 750 days at sea, and 30 years experience. Currently offering fishing, crab, salmon, and tuna. You may recognize Captain John from the “Basin Tackle Outdoors Show”. Captain John operates one of the fastest boats in Charleston,...
63422 Kingfisher Rd.Charleston, OR
541-260-9110
Email us (sharkyscharters[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Artist Loft Gallery
Beautiful art, pottery, and jewelry from local artists.
367 Anderson AvenueCoos Bay, OR
541-266-8056
South Coast
Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area
A hidden gem in the dense coastal forests of southwest Oregon, Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area may be hard to find, but it's well worth the 24-mile drive from Highway 101. The final 3-miles narrow to a one...
Coos Bay, OR541-888-3778
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 Ave.Coos Bay, OR
541-266-0868
Email us (info[at]oregonsbayarea[dot]org)
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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
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
Matusz and Sons Guide Service
Coos Bay, OR
(541) 808-4921
Email us (cmatusz1101[at]icloud[dot]com)
South Coast
Art Connection
Art supplies, picture frames and more.
245 S. 4thCoos Bay, OR
541-267-0186
Email us (coosartconnection[at]frontier[dot]com)
South Coast
My Yarn Shop
Large selection of yarn, instructions and accessories for the knitter along with expert advice and help.
265-B S. BroadwayCoos Bay, OR
541-266-8230
South Coast
Coos Bay Boat Building Center
The Coos Bay Boat Building Center (CBBBC) is now open to hold classes. Please call the Jim Berg at 541-269-1601 or Tom Leahy at 541-217-4365 to request information on how to register. Class registration form will be available online in...
100 NewmarkCoos Bay, OR
541-217-4365
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Shore Acres Monterey Pine – Heritage Tree
This Monterey pine was planted between 1906 and 1921 by the Simpson family as part of their extensive estate. Louis J. Simpson was a lumberman, shipbuilder, and founder of the city of North Bend. In 1942, Simpson sold his estate...
Coos Bay, ORMore Info
Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor and Convention Bureau
Coos Bay, OR Mail:
Coos Bay, OR
541-269-0215