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.
Driving from the north down Highway 101, the majestic McCullough Bridge ushers travelers into the city of North Bend. The Oregon Coast’s only commercial airport also sits on the edge of the Bay, providing transportation by air to the region. The area was once a timber hub where daily life was built around the harbor and sawmill. Now Main Street, just down the road from the bridge, features walkable streets with shops, restaurants, and cafés tucked amidst those same hallmarks of Pacific Northwest life.
Outside of town, towering coastal dunes and long expanses of unbroken shoreline are a short drive away. Walk Horsfall Beach and watch the waves roll in, or summit 500 foot sand dunes by foot, horseback, or dune buggy. With the city surrounded on three sides by the waters of Coos Bay, close access to water is built into North Bend’s appeal, making maritime sports, boating, fishing, and crabbing easily accessible. However, easy access isn’t for everyone. Challenging treks into the wilderness still await the daring on the Southern Coast.
Featured Spots
South Coast
Beauty and the Beast Antiques
Largest antique store in the area. Wide variety of wonderful treasures!
615 Virginia AveNorth Bend, OR
541-756-3670
South Coast
Little Theatre on the Bay
Famed for their little Ole Opry performances, you won’t want to miss any musical performance at this charming theatre. LIttle Old Opry performances take place in December and the Summer months, and fantastic musical theatre in the remaining months.
2100 Sherman AvenueNorth Bend, OR
541-756-4336
South Coast
Fat Cat Antiques
We’re a large antique shop right in the middle of Downtown North Bend! We have 24 vendors, and the shop has been here for over 28 years. We have a combined experiance of over 120 years. We’ve been voted best...
2005 Sherman AveNorth Bend, OR
541-756-5751
South Coast
Ezekiel’s Tin Rooster
Enjoy freshly baked treats, savory croissants, or creamy gelato with espresso, house-roasted coffee, or tea at this cozy, family-run café and bookstore. Browse Bibles, devotionals, and gifts while savoring a bagel sandwich or a slice of raspberry cream pie. A...
2082 Sherman AvenueNorth Bend, OR
Email us (Ezekielsbooksandbakery[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Wild Mare Horse Camp
Overview Wild Mare Horse Campground is located along the central Oregon coast, 22 miles south of the town of Reedsport, and 2 miles north of Coos Bay. Horse campers come here to explore the Wild Mare Horse Trail and take...
North Bend, OR541-271-6000
South Coast
Myrtlewood Factory
View their vintage 1900 sawmill. The factory outlet showroom allows you to see most of the products that are shipped worldwide.
68794 Hauser Depot RdNorth Bend, OR
541-756-2220
South Coast
Pony Village Mall
Pony Village Mall is the largest indoor mall on the Oregon Coast, featuring over 60 retail stores, services and restaurants. Anchor stores are Ross Dress for Less, Dollar Tree, Big-5 Sporting Goods, Jo-Ann Fabrics and Sears, but there’s also a large...
1611 Virginia AveNorth Bend, OR
541-756-0433
South Coast
Horsfall Day Use OHV Staging
Horsfall Day Use OHV Staging Area provides a paved parking area for off-highway vehicle (OHV) day use parking and access to open riding opportunities in the Horsfall riding area.
North Bend, ORSouth Coast
Books by the Bay
New and used books galore! Special orders taken gladly. Coffee shop and snacks inside. Friendly, old style book store with plenty of room to relax, read, have a cup of coffee, listen to author readings and get personal recommendations.
1875 Sherman AveNorth Bend, OR
541-756-1215
South Coast
Steve’s ATV Rentals
Enjoy some of the best family fun in the North Bend area including the Oregon Dunes. Steve’s has over 150 ATVs to choose from. Rent and ride straight onto the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
68512 Highway 101North Bend, OR
541-751-1800
Email us (info[at]stevesatvrentals[dot]com)
South Coast
The North Spit
The North Spit of Coos Bay is a strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the waters of Coos Bay. Watching commercial vessels is but one unique opportunity to be enjoyed on this industrialized, semi-wild peninsula. Respect for private...
North Bend, OR
541-756-0100
Email us (BLM_OR_CB_Mail[at]blm[dot]gov)
South Coast
Spinreel Dune Buggy & ATV Rentals, Inc
Spinreel Dune Buggy & ATV Rentals is a Polaris Destination Location. Your adventure begins at Spinreel where you can rent Quads (ATV’s), 2-seat or 4-seat vehicles or take a tour and have an experienced guide drive you. Spinreel features Oregon’s largest...
67045 Spinreel RoadNorth Bend, OR
541-759-3313
More Info
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)