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.
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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
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
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
North Bend Lanes
Bowling is a great way to relax, socialize and burn off some steam. When you’re visiting Oregon’s Adventure Coast, try and work in a few frames. Offering cosmic bowling, automatic scoring, bumper bowling, full service restaurant, video games, video poker,...
1225 Virginia AveNorth Bend, OR
541-756-0571
Email us (mark[at]northbendlanes[dot]com)
South Coast
The Smiling Frog Gallery & Boutique
The Smiling Frog Gallery & Boutique is a brick and mortar & 5-star online store located on the Oregon Coast. They offer fine art originals, art prints, local artisan products, luxury items, antiques, and vintage to new rarities.
1810 Virginia Ave.North Bend, OR
541-808-0170
Email us (smilingfroggallery[at]gmail[dot]com)
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
Bluebill Trail
Bluebill Trail is the southern most trail in the Oregon Dunes circles the 60-acre dune lake. In the past 10 years, water levels in Bluebill Lake have varied. At times, it looks like a grassy meadow and at other times,...
North Bend, ORSouth Coast
North Bend Visitor Information Center
Welcome to North Bend! Stop by the Information Center with any questions you may have. You’ll find information available on camp sites, beaches, restaurants, activities, free maps and much more.
745 California AvenueNorth Bend, OR
541-756-4613
South Coast
Moe’s Bike Shop
The largest bike shop on the Oregon coast. Located in the center of the best touring route in the United States, Moe’s Bike Shop is the premier biking hub of the Coastal Region. They carry a full line of Mountain...
North Bend, ORSouth Coast
The Mill Casino | Hotel & RV Park
Looking for sizzling casino action along the beautiful Oregon coast? Strike it rich at The Mill Casino where non-stop casino action is waiting for you! With over 700 slots, Vegas style table games, Oregon’s only iGaming room, and Oregon’s most rewarding cash-back...
3201 Tremont AvenueNorth Bend, OR
541-756-8800
Email us (rmcgarity[at]themillcasino[dot]com)
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, ORMore 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)