Duneaway Park
Located on the edge of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Duneaway Park offers the perfect access to the Coos Bay area dunes. The Park offers parking sites with full hook-ups and water at an affordable rate. They offer a…
OCV Region: South Coast
How to Keep the Oregon Coast Beautiful
Public beach access means that protection is the responsibility of all of us. Give back and help keep the majestic beaches, forests and marine ecosystems clean on the People’s Coast by spending a few hours volunteering on your next vacation. Joining a beach cleanup or removing logs from old-growth hiking trails are two great ways to meet residents and make an impact that will be paid forward for generations. Here are even more fun and rewarding opportunities for you to make a difference on the Oregon Coast.
Under-the-Radar Spots for Food Lovers on the Oregon Coast
For beachgoing families, Oregon’s coastal destinations offer every kind of food from seafood shacks to date-night dining — and everything in between. While the Coast has many popular places that draw in crowds for good reason, residents and frequent visitors know to share the love with smaller eateries off the beaten path, especially in the busy summer season. We’ve rounded up some under-the-radar spots worth their salt so you can spend more time beachcombing than searching for a place to eat.
Making Culture on the Oregon Coast
The Oregon Coast is a great place for the arts, not only because of its inspiring natural beauty, but also because of its many residents who are doing their part to infuse the region with creativity. Just ask fashion designer Becky Tonkin, cultural center director Niki Price and artist-curator Spencer Reynolds, three residents who are helping make the Coast a more culturally rich place.
Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run
The Race Is On. Saturday, September 20, 2025 take part in the Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run. This event is part of the annual Bay Area Fun Fest. This challenging 10K road race honors legendary distance runner Steve Prefontaine with a…
Annual Bay Area Fun Festival
The Bay Area Fun Festival – The Last Big Party of the Summer – is happening September 20–21, 2025! As summer winds down, the South Coast turns up the fun! The Bay Area Fun Festival, also known as the greatest…
The North Bend Tower House
Escape to a stunning three-story tower with breathtaking bay views. Unwind in the private Aquavoss hot tub, refresh in the cold plunge, and soak in coastal serenity. Enjoy a stylish modern interior, cozy electric wood stoves on every level, and…
Wednesday Group Run – South Coast Running Club
It's the Hump Day Run! The South Coast Running Club meets every Wednesday between 6:00 and 6:15 pm in the public parking lot behind the Prefontaine Mural in Coos Bay. One group is about 6 miles, another about 3-4 mile….
Wednesday Group Run – South Coast Running Club
It's the Hump Day Run! The South Coast Running Club meets every Wednesday between 6:00 and 6:15 pm in the public parking lot behind the Prefontaine Mural in Coos Bay. One group is about 6 miles, another about 3-4 mile….
Wednesday Group Run – South Coast Running Club
It's the Hump Day Run! The South Coast Running Club meets every Wednesday between 6:00 and 6:15 pm in the public parking lot behind the Prefontaine Mural in Coos Bay. One group is about 6 miles, another about 3-4 mile….