Southern Oregon Coast Bucket List
Our not-to-be-missed adventure hits
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Oregon’s Southern Coast is one of the most wonderful places on earth. And since our scenic stretch between Brookings and Reedsport is a little off the beaten path, you’ll get more of it all to yourself. Explore 140 miles of hidden wildlife refuges, hikes to remote beaches and animated port towns. Buckle your seat belt to buggy across one of the biggest sand dune recreation areas in the world, then rest up for more at a nostalgic coastal hotel or a yurt
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HIKING
Top Hikes & Itineraries
- Great 4-7 Day Itinerary for the South Coast
- Gold Beach - Scenic itinerary from Gold Beach to Brookings
- Brookings - Take in the Cape Ferrelo Trail
- Bandon - Bandon and Beyond highlights
- Port Orford - Hike, Paddle & Bike Port Orford
- Lakeside - Hike the epic John Dellenback Dunes Trail
- Reedsport/Winchester Bay - Take a gorgeous stroll around Lake Marie
- Coos Bay - Explore the Cape Arago Loop trails
- Near Coos Bay - Golden & Silver Falls hiking
DUNING
Dune Buggy or Hike the Dunes
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area stretches 40 miles up and down the coast and is one of the most otherworldly places you’ll ever visit. You can hike it, sandboard it, or you can dune buggy it. Both North Bend & Reedsport outfitters offer access and ATVs to get you zoom zoom zooming across the dunes.
BEACH EXPLORING
Beach Exploring
Plenty of room to beach comb, relax and explore on dozens of scenic beaches. See our 7 Day Itinerary here, full of horseback riding, birding, and wildlife viewing at Simpson Reef, tide pooling, surfing, and more!
CYCLING
Cycle the South Coast
For great Fat Tire Biking head to the awesome stretch between Bandon’s South Jetty & China Creek at Bandon State Park featuring natural sea caves. Mountain Bike epic forest to the sea trails at Whiskey Run Trail north of Bandon. The coast and river-hugging Wild River Coast Scenic Bikeway is a stunning ride near Port Orford. Don't want to bring your own bike? No problem, we have you covered. You can rent one here or here in Bandon.
LIGHTHOUSE HOPPING
Lighthouse Hopping
Rich with history and stunning views, the Southern Oregon Coast is home to five, that’s right FIVE historic lighthouses. You can see one, but why not plan to see them all? Just check the links for closures before you go.
FISHING
Fishing
May to early September is king Chinook salmon season on the ocean. The spring brings tasty lingcod and rockfish. Here are a couple outfitters to get you started: Brookings Fishing Charters, Betty Kay Fishing Charters out of Charleston, and Sharky’s Charters out of Coos Bay. And don’t forget epic winter fishing on the south coast!
FOOD TRAIL
Wild Rivers Coast Food Trail
All that amazing Oregon food and drink? A lot of it comes from right here! Enjoy right-off-the-dock seafood, local cranberries, creameries, chocolate makers and breweries along the Wild Rivers Coast Food Trail.
CRABBING
Crabbing
Toss a ring for your dinner at these spots on the south coast:
PADDLING
Kayaking and Paddle Boarding
Maneuver a class IV rapid for adrenaline junkies or lay back and relax as you float along scenic beauty:
- Kayaking
- South Slough Reserve
- South Coast Tours
- Wilderness Canyon Adventures
- Rentals: Waxers Surf Shop, South Coast Tours
- More great paddling ideas here
WINDSURFING
Windsurfing
Windsurfing and kite boarding abound at these locales:
- Floras Lake (most popular for learning and rentals)
- Whiskey Run (and Bullards Beach)
- Cape Sebastian
- Pistol River
- Pistol River Wave Bash
SURFING
Surfing
JET BOATING
Jet Boating
No trip to the South Coast is complete without a rushing ride on Jerry’s Rogue Jets out of Gold Beach. Head miles up the wild and pristine Rogue River where osprey, river otters and black bears roam.
Photo Credits:
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Hiking in Bandon by Cort Muller
Dunes by Mitchell McCall Dogs on the beach by Manuela Durson Bicycling by Erik Urdahl Coquille Lighthouse by Manuela Durson Fishing by Erik Urdahl Chetco Beer by Erik Urdahl |
Crabbing by Justin Meyers
Paddleboarding and kayaking by Erik Urdahl Windsurfing by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen Surfing by Erik Urdahl Rogue Boat Tour by Blume Bauer Brookings beach by Cameron Venti |