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
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
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
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
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
Liberty Theatre
Home of the Little Theatre on the Bay – famed for their Little Ole Opry performances – you won’t want to miss any of the musicals at this charming, renovated 1924 theatre.
2100 Sherman Ave.North Bend, OR
541-756-4336
Email us (webmaster[at]thelibertytheatre[dot]org)
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
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
Mossy Rose
Antiques, jewelry and costumes to spices, swords and homemade paper. A great store to lose yourself in just browsing the beautiful merchandise. Be sure to ask about the annual fall masquerade ball!
777 VirginiaNorth Bend, OR
541-756-0700
South Coast
Dune Bugs ATV
ATV, Polaris RZR’s, Yamaha Rhinos, Sandboard Rentals and More! Kids quads and fully enclosed vehicles available as well. Direct access to the Oregon Dunes Recreation Area
68609 Sandy Way RoadNorth Bend, OR
541-660-5300
Email us (gosafely[at]oregondunebugrentals[dot]com)
South Coast
Joey’s Arcade & Soda Bar
Featuring 15 arcade games, ten pinball machines, two big screen TVs with console games as well as a large soda bar offering premium locally roasted coffee, 30 different sodas and a large selection of candy. They also have a party...
1611 Virginia AvenueNorth Bend, OR
541-260-2558
South Coast
North Bend Public Library
The purpose of the Coos County Library Service is to collect, organize and disseminate library materials and to provide the related library services necessary to meet the educational, informational, recreational, and cultural needs of the people of Coos County. The...
1800 Sherman Ave.North Bend, OR
(541) 756-0400
Email us (tlucas[at]coastlinelibrarynetwork[dot]org)
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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)