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.
Featured Spots
Central Coast
Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park
Washburne is located on the east side of Highway 101 with a buffer of native plants and trees between you and the highway. The campsites are spacious and are available on a first come first served basis except for the...
Florence, OR(541)547-3416
Central Coast
Blue Heron Gallery
The Blue Heron is an ocean themed gallery with a wide variety of locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed fine artists.
1385 Bay StreetFlorence, OR
541-997-7993
Email us (blueherongallery[at]oregonfast[dot]net)
Central Coast
Siuslaw River Bridge Interpretive Site
Learn about the history of the Siuslaw River and Bridge while taking in great views.
1252 Bay StreetFlorence, OR
541-997-4106
Email us (aroundthetable1252[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Part of the Siuslaw National Forest, the Oregon Dunes cover 40 miles (64 km) along the coast, North America's largest coastal dunes. There are many ways to explore this dramatic natural wonder: by air, foot or off-highway vehicle (OHV). Recreational...
855 Hwy 101Florence, OR
541-271-6000
Central Coast
Exploding Whale Memorial Park
This riverfront park provides access to the Siuslaw River in Historic Old Town Florence. Named by residents to memorialize the notorious "exploding whale" incident that took place on the Oregon Coast in the 70s, this beautiful wayside park offers sandy...
Florence, OR541-997-4106
Central Coast
Serene Abundance Studio Space
Serene Abundance Studio Space (SASS) is your creative refuge on the Oregon Coast. SASS is a multi-purpose creative arts center for the community, and Coastal visitors. SASS’ mission is to promote creativity as a means of healing, inspiration, personal expression...
1790 Oregon Coast HwyFlorence, OR
541-590-3877
Email us (inbox[at]sereneabundancemagic[dot]com)
Central Coast
Heceta Head Lighthouse
There are few more dramatic vistas along the Oregon Coast than Heceta Head, a 200-foot bluff that juts out into the sea and is crowned with a 56-foot-tall lighthouse that has steered ships from danger since 1894. The view is...
Summer StreetFlorence, OR
541-547-3416
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
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
Ocean Dunes Golf Links
A true golf links is defined as a golf course built on sand left by the sea, and is influenced by the natural forces such as wind and rain. Ocean Dunes fits this definition to a tee. Built on top...
3345 Munsel RoadFlorence, OR
541-997-3232
Central Coast
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
A sense of abundance and gratitude defines the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, a cultural identity that springs from the richness of their ancestral homeland. Since long before written records, the miluk (Coos), hanis (Coos), shayuushtl’a...
Florence, ORCentral 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)