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www.VisitSouthernOregonCoast.com
Southern Oregon Coast - Worth the Drive!
From Brookings to Reedsport and all the towns in-between, the 180 miles of the Southern Oregon Coast is sure to thrill. By the time your guests are done exploring, playing and sightseeing, they never want another coast again . . .
Distance: 180 Miles Starting Point: Brookings Harbor from the south, or Reedsport from the Minimum Driving Time: 4.5 hours north What to wear: Dress in layers with comfortable shoes for exploring. Best time to Drive: daylight, you don’t want to miss a thing!
Brookings - Harbor Situated on Oregon's southernmost coast and is the Gateway to the Oregon Coast. The area's diversity includes a temperate climate, the crystal clear Chetco and Winchuck Rivers, Redwoods, 200-year-old native Azalea shrubs, expansive beaches with towering sea stacks and coastal trails offering astounding viewpoints.
Brookings - Harbor Chamber of CommerceLes Cohen, CEO (541) 469-3181
[email protected] www.brookingsOR.com
Gold Beach'Nature's Adventure Center' is fun, friendly and full of 'character(s)'. The beaches are easily accessible & the town is surrounded by millions of acres of unspoiled wilderness. The 'Wild & Scenic' Rogue River meets the Pacific Ocean at Gold Beach. Pistol River (7 miles south), is considered "One of the top 5 windsurfing spots in world".
Gold Beach Promotions & Visitor CenterJeff Ferguson (541) 247-7526
[email protected] www.goldbeach.org
Port Orford Surrounded by the majestic Sixes & Elk Rivers; its a virtual paradise rich in culture and is the oldest town on the Oregon Coast. Abundant hiking, biking and birding trails, unspoiled beaches.
Port Orford & North Curry County Chamber of CommerceDavid B Smith, President (541) 332-8055
[email protected] www.portorfordoregon.com
Bandon Bandon will delight you with its charm, scenic beauty and rich opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Home to world famous golf courses, sandy beaches, breathtaking sea stack rocks and quaint walkable downtown shopping area.
Bandon Chamber of CommerceJulie Miller, Director (541) 347-9616
[email protected] www.bandon.com
Coos Bay - North Bend - CharlestonHome to the famous Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, 4 state parks including Shore Acres State Park, and several unique museums. Don’t miss the 8 mile drive along Cape Arago Highway to see the trifecta of state parks, the seals and sea lions, and a whale watching site.
Coos Bay - North Bend Visitor & Convention BureauKatherine Hoppe, Director (541) 297-2432
[email protected] www.OregonsAdventureCoast.com
Reedsport - Winchester BayLocated in the heart of the Oregon Dunes and home to the tallest dune in the nation. Award winning natural and cultural history exhibits, the only lighthouse on the west coast featuring a red lens. Abundant wildlife and aviary viewing opportunities.
Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of CommerceRobin Dollar, Manager (541) 271-3495
[email protected] www.ReedsportCC.org
Oregon Coast Visitorʼs Association Lucy Gibson PO Box 74 Newport, OR 97365 (541) 574-2679
Where to Play
Oregon Connection/House of Myrtlewood1125 S. First StCoos Bay, OR 97420(541) 267-7804www.OregonConnection.comLouAnn DeWater
Oregon Coast Visitorʼs Association Lucy Gibson PO Box 74 Newport, OR 97365 (541) 574-2679
Best Western Beachfront InnDave Snazuk, owner/operator16008 Boat Basin RoadBrookings, OR 97415(541) 469-7779www.bestwestern.com/beachfrontinnbrookings
Brandy Peak Distillery18526 Tetley RoadBrookings, OR 97415(541) 469-0194www.Brandypeak.comDavid & Georgia Nowlin
FIT & Group Tour Friendly Lodging
Harris Beach State ParkBrookings, OR 97415(541) 469-2021www.oregonstateparks.org/park_79.phpPark Ranger: Brent Siebold
Lucky 7 Casino350 N. Indian RoadBrookings, OR 97415(707) 487-7777www.Lucky7Casino.com Terry Westrick, Manager
Jerry’s Rogue Jets & Mail Boats29985 Harbor WayGold Beach, OR 97444(541) 247-4571www.roguejets.comNic McNair
Historic Hughes House (circa: 1898)Open April 1 - Oct 31Local Tour guides present.Contact: Milton Nelson541-332-9002
Best Western Holiday InnNathan Mischel411 N. Bayshore Drive Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 269-5111www.BestWestern.com/holidaymotelcoosbay
The Mill Casino Hotel & RV ParkLucinda DiNovo3201 Tremont Avenue, North Bend, OR 97459(541) 756-8800 ext 2288www.theMillCasino.com
Red Lion HotelJoseph Monahan1313 N. Bayshore Drive Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 269-4050www.RedLion.com/CoosBay
Cape Blanco LighthouseCirca: 1870Open tours April 1 - Oct 31Port Orford, OR Milton Nelson(541) 332-9002
Port Orford Lifeboat Station MuseumOpen tours April 1 - Oct 31Port Orford, OR Briana Goodwin(630) 656-4420
Artula Institute & Art 101(approximately 6 mile south of Bandon)Bandon, OR 97411 (541) 250-1140 www.artula.org Angela Haseltine, Owner
Bandon Beach Riding Stables54629 Beach Loop RoadBandon, OR 97411 (541) 260-1437 www.bandonbeachridingstables.com Karen, owner
Merritt Lavendar Farm18526 Tetley RoadBandon, OR 97411(541) 347-7190www.lavendarladyfarm.com Sherri Merritt
Spinreel Dunebuggy Rentals67045 Spinreel Road, North Bend, OR 97459(541) 759-3313www.RideTheOregonDunes.com Richard & Jean Burkholder
South Slough National Estuarine ReserveDeborah RuddPO Box 5417; 61907 Seven Devils Road, Charleston, OR 97420(541) 888-5558www.SouthSloughEstuary.org
Dean Creek Elk Viewing AreaHwy 38Reedsport, OR(541) 756 - 0100
Umpqua Discovery Center409 Riverfront WayReedsport, OR(541) 271 - 4816Diane Novakwww.umpquadiscoverycenter.com
Southern Oregon Coast - Worth the Drive!