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
Florence Events Center
A full-service convention and performing arts facility on the central Oregon coast capable of hosting groups up to 500. There is a 457-seat proscenium theater for general sessions and fine art performances such as concerts, plays, ballet and opera.
715 Quince StFlorence, OR
(541) 997-1994
Email us (lis[at]eventcenter[dot]org)
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
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
C&M Stables
Conveniently located southwest of Portland and just north of Florence, Oregon, C&M Stables offers a variety of horseback riding experiences for beginning, intermediate and advanced riders. Choose a horseback riding adventure that fits your style!
90241 Highway 101Florence, OR
(541) 997-7540
Email us (office[at]candmstables[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
Sand Dunes Frontier
A unique opportunity to experience the Oregon Dunes. Located four miles (6.4 km) south of Florence with direct access to the dunes. Offering guided tours, group tours, ATV rentals, gift shop, snack bar, ATV camping and miniature golf.
83960 US-101Florence, OR
541-997-3544
Email us (mike[at]buckwaldaccounting[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
Serene Abundance Studio Space
Serene Abundance Studio Space 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 and...
1790 Oregon Coast HwyFlorence, OR
541-590-3877
Email us (inbox[at]sereneabundancemagic[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
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
The Laughing Crab Gallery & Tasting Room
The Laughing Crab Gallery & Tasting Room features over 50 Oregon artists, Oregon and Pacific Northwest wines, beers, ciders and charcuterie plates.
1341 Bay StreetFlorence, OR
541-521-9430
Email us (kimamclaughlin[at]msn[dot]com)