Florence is a hub for adventure-seekers. Located right in the center of the Oregon Coast, it’s a short trip to big sand dune expeditions, miles of beach for kiteboarding and surfing, and ancient forests for biking.
Visitors and residents alike often head out into the wild to ride dune buggies and ATVs, or sand-boards, on the nearby dunes. But the dunes are just the beginning, with the Siuslaw River flowing right through the middle of town and a dozen pristine lakes within a dozen miles. Florence itself has a vibrant Old Town district with lodging, a marina, quaint shops, fascinating galleries, and incredible food and drink. Voyage into the great unknown, and then wind down the day with a local craft beer and some fresh seafood.
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Central Coast
Three Rivers Casino
Florence is home to Oregon’s newest, friendliest and most modern gaming experience. Three Rivers Casino has all the Vegas games you love to play with wider aisles and ergonomic chairs. You’ll breathe easy in this state-of-the-art air quality Casino. Enjoy...
5647 Hwy 126Florence, OR
877-374-8377
Email us (winners[at]threeriverscasino[dot]com)
Central Coast
Sea Lion Caves
America's largest sea cave, Sea Lion Caves is a privately owned wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary that is the year-round home of the Steller sea lion. Sea Lion Caves is not a zoo, so the protected marine animals come and...
91560 Hwy 101Florence, OR
541-547-3111
Email us (info[at]sealioncaves[dot]com)
Central Coast
Siuslaw Vista Day Use
Day use area for South Jetty Road. Expect limited or no services. Be prepared to pack out all waste.
Florence, ORCentral Coast
Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint
Picnicking with whale watching, beachcombing and a view of the beach. There are approximately five miles of sandy beach with China Creek to the south of the park. J.C Ponsler donated the land in 1938 in memory of his wife,...
Florence, OR541-547-3416
Central Coast
Jessie M. Honeyman State Park
Two miles (3 km) of sand dunes between the park and the ocean. ATVs and OHVs can access the sand dunes and beaches from H Loop. The park includes two natural freshwater lakes, Cleawox (great for swimming) and Woahink (with...
Hwy 101Florence, OR
800-551-6949
Central Coast
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
This versatile, beautiful coastal park is situated halfway up the Oregon coast, three miles south of the city of Florence. Honeyman is the second largest Oregon state park campground, offering more than 350 campsites, hiking trails, and miles of sand...
Florence, OR541-997-3851
Central Coast
Aero Legends
Enjoy a visual tour that you’ll be talking about the rest of your life. The stunning, breathtaking views along with the thrill of an open cockpit will prove to be a highlight of your recreational time in Florence. Make appointments...
Florence, OR
541-991-6139
Email us (terry[at]tomenyaero[dot]com)
Central Coast
Mike Kelly’s Guide Service
Mike Kelly offers guided fishing trips for salmon and steelhead trips year-round on the Siuslaw, Umpqua, Siletz, Coquille, Elk and Sixes Rivers depending on the fish runs and latest fishing conditions.
Florence, OR
541-729-7446
Email us (mikekellysguideservice[at]yahoo[dot]com)
Central Coast
Siuslaw Pioneer Museum
Displays relics and historical information featuring the Siuslaw River and its pioneers. Home life, farming, fishing, lumbering and transportation are shown in displays and pictures. Wheelchair ramp. Closed Mondays. Closed in December
278 Maple StreetFlorence, OR
541-997-7884
Email us (spmuseum[at]oregonfast[dot]net)
Central Coast
Oregon Coast Military Museum
The Oregon Coast Military Museum was incorporated on December 31, 2008 as an Oregon Domestic Non-Profit corporation. With a stated mission of “Honoring Our Veterans by Educating Our Public”, we have completed a military museum which opened on July 4,...
2145 Kingwood StreetFlorence, OR
541-902-5160
Email us (ocmmflorence[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Stillwagon Distillery Tasting Room – Florence
Enjoy a tasting experience at Stillwagon Tasting Room located in Old Town Florence. The distillery is located in Charleston, Oregon where the production of Stillwagon Distillery’s craft spirits is very hands on. None of the process is automated – Mashing...
1341 Bay StreetFlorence, OR
253-732-8458
Email us (stillwagondistillery[at]yahoo[dot]com)
Central Coast
Florence Dune Exploration
Used to be, the only option for “riding the dunes” along the Oregon Coast was loud, fast and fairly expensive – a dune buggy or other motorized off-highway vehicle (OHV). But now, thanks to fat tires and strong legs, you...
Florence, OR