OCV Region: South Coast

Music on the Bay – The Drunken Hearts

The Drunken Hearts will be performing their Alt Country/Americana music at the Mingus Park Amphitheater as part of Music on the Bay’s fourth of six free concerts. Bottling outlaw country grit, poetic storytelling, and cosmic rock energy into a sound…

Music on the Bay – Magnolia Boulevard

Magnolia Boulevard will be performing their soulful tunes at Mingus Park Amphitheater as part of Music on the Bay’s first of six free concerts. Come with your chairs, a blanket, and some picnic food to soak in the lovely atmosphere…

Music on the Bay – Jacquie Roar

Jacquie Roar will perform her country rock repertoire at the Mingus Park Amphitheater as part of Music on the Bay’s complimentary concert series. The second event features the former Voice contestant and fourth-place finalist, presenting her talents to the Oregon…

Music on the Bay – J & The Causeways

New Orleans soul/R&B powerhouse ensemble J & The Causeways come to the Mingus Park Amphitheater as part of Music on the Bay’s six free concert series. The fifth concert of the series brings funky soul and R&B to the Mingus…

Oregon Coast’s Most Peaceful Places to Paddle

There’s nothing like the thrill of a fast boat excursion or shredding mountain bike trails on the Oregon Coast, but sometimes slow, leisurely outdoor enjoyment is the perfect day out. Whether you’re kayaking or paddleboarding, using rental gear or booking an expert guide, these peaceful spots are a great place to start. You’ll find wind-protected lakes and meandering rivers with close-up views of marshlands, birds and wildlife; read on for these and more pleasures of spending time on the water.

Weekend in Winchester Bay

Winchester Bay, a small community on the South Coast, is an outdoor lover’s paradise for family-friendly recreation. Surrounding an active harbor where the Umpqua River meets the Pacific, visitors have easy access to the Oregon Dunes, fishing charters and unpretentious seafood restaurants that focus on the catch of the day, and all the hiking and water fun you can imagine. Here are some ideas for a getaway to one of the Southern Oregon Coast’s adventure hot spots.

Summer Resident Whale Watching

While plenty of people flock to the Oregon Coast in winter and spring to see migrating whales and participate in Whale Watch Week events, the summer season brings plenty of opportunities to spot whales, too. While most Pacific gray whales spend their lives migrating between the nutrient-rich waters off the coast of Alaska and the warmer lagoons of Baja California, ideal for breeding and calving, you’ll find about 200 that stick around and feed in Oregon Coast waters in summer and fall.

Endicott Gardens Bed & Breakfast | Gold Beach

This isn’t your average roadside inn. Tucked just seven minutes from the Pacific and steps from the Rogue River, Endicott Gardens is a one-acre Italian-style agriturismo, think boutique hotel amenities wrapped in the intimacy of a true bed and breakfast,…

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