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GO WHERE EVERYONE ELSE ISN'T

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Southern Oregon Coast Bucket List
Our not-to-be-missed adventure hits

 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
with an ocean view.

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. 

  • Umpqua River Lighthouse
  • Cape Arago Lighthouse
  • Coquille River Lighthouse
  • Cape Blanco Lighthouse
  • Pelican Bay Lighthouse

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:
  • Reedsport
  • Lower Coos Bay and Charleston
  • Bandon
  • Gold Beach
  • Brookings

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

Catch a wave in Port Orford at Hubbard Creek or Battle Rock, and at the Gold Beach Jetty.

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:

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

WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU VISIT SOON!

TSOC & OSCRTN
Wild Rivers Center
57744 Round Lake Road
Bandon, OR 97411
Phone: 541-347-5653
Email: julie@oscrtn.com

Bandon Visitor Center
300 2nd Street SE
Bandon, OR 97411
Phone: 541.347.9616
Oregon's Adventure Coast
Coos Bay - North Bend - Charleston
50 Central Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541.269.1181
info@oregonsadventurecoast.com
Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce
410 Spruce Street
Myrtle Point, OR 97458
Phone: 541.572.5200
Brookings Visitor Center
898 Elk Drive
Brookings, OR 97415
541-469-1102
Gold Beach Visitor Center
94080 Shirley Lane
Gold Beach, OR 97444
Phone: 541.247.7526
Port Orford Visitor Center
Battle Rock Wayside Park
520 Jefferson Street
Port Orford, OR 97465
Phone: 541.332.4106
Coquille Chamber of Commerce
119 North Birch Street
Coquille, OR 97423
Phone: 541.396.3414
Lakeside Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 333
Lakeside, OR 97449
Phone: 541.759.3981
Reedsport & Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
2741 Frontage Road
Reedsport, OR 97467
Phone: 541.271.3495
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