The Oregon Coast

From “America’s Wild Rivers Coast” to the “Heart of the Dunes,” here’s an unspoiled coastal experience filled with windsurfing, fishing, and exploring the most accessible and spectacular beaches in Oregon.

AMERICA’S WILD RIVERS COAST - Starting with the Trees of Mystery in California and reaching North to Port Orford.
America’s Wild Rivers Coast offers 101 miles of nature’s best. As you travel along historic Highway 101, you’ll not only discover some of the most spectacular shoreline and best beach access in Oregon, you’ll also glimpse towering forests and have the opportunity to view some of the last remaining wild rivers in America. Fabulous fishing, hiking and exploring can be found in almost every city.

BROOKINGS - Because of its superior weather and recreational opportunities, Brookings is a well-known vacation and retirement area. The spectacular Salmon Run Golf Course is making the area also popular with golfers, but the area is still best known for fishing.

Boat charters can be found in Brookings Harbor for ocean fishing. The nearby Smith River, along with the Chetco, Pistol, and to the north the Rogue, Elk and Sixes rivers also offer outstanding fishing.

GOLD BEACH - Next stop on the Wild Rivers Coast is the oceanfront community of Gold Beach, where the famous Rogue River meets the spectacular Pacific. Ocean vistas abound with many hiking trails and the best beach access along the Wild Rivers Coast.

From May through October, jetboats offer excursions up into the “wild and scenic” sections of the Rogue giving passengers a close up view of wildlife and river life. The salmon and steelhead fishing in the area is second to none, and an excellent group of licensed guides are available. Ocean charters for fishing and sightseeing are ready for your call.

Gold Beach offers one of the best selection of motels with oceanfront or river views. A variety of restaurants with varied dining to please every appetite are also located in town. A brand-new Visitor Center just south of town (located on Highway 101) has complete area information.

PORT ORFORD - Historic Port Orford is the oldest townsite on the Oregon coast and is the northern gateway to America’s Wild Rivers Coast. The area is steeped in history, recreational opportunities and scenery. With the only open water port in 600 miles and two wild rivers, commercial and sport fishing, diving, windsurfing, and beachcombing opportunities are plentiful.

Port Orford is also one of the best whale watching spots on the Oregon coast. Several parks, including Humbug Mountain State Park, offer excellent camping. Port Orford Head State Park, originally an active Coast Guard station, is now a day use historical park. Tours of the Cape Blanco lighthouse and historic Hughes House are well worth the time.

BANDON-BY-THE-SEA - Next stop heading north is charming Bandon-By-The-Sea. Many visitors consider Bandon the hidden pearl of the Southern Oregon Coast. Its quaint Old Town is a shopper’s delight with unique art galleries and shops. Go crabbing and fishing right from the waterfront.

Several motels and bed & breakfast inns offer beach views. The town also offers a good selection of seafood restaurants. Just south of Bandon is West Coast Game Park Safari, a great family attraction. And world-renowned Bandon Dunes, a spectacular golf course resort, has golfers from around the world flying into this corner of Southern Oregon.

COOS BAY/NORTH BEND/CHARLESTON - Adventure sets the stage for any visit to the Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston area. We have world-class sporting opportunities, from fishing to tackling the Oregon Sand Dunes. For tranquility, explore our bay beaches, hiking trails, bird watching and beauty of the gardens at Shore Acres.

We boast lots of indoor fun, too. Power shop at unique gift, craft and antique shops. Hit the casino with 24-hour gaming, take in a movie or live theater, and wander through our museums.

We are an all-season destination with surprises and memories around every turn. We have a variety of fun itineraries and offer oodles of other great ideas for your next adventure. Click here for more information.

REEDSPORT/ WINCHESTER BAY - The Reedsport area, which calls itself the “Heart of the Dunes,” offers miles of undisturbed beaches, marvelous sunsets, abundant wildlife and numerous lakes and streams. A diversity of hiking trails can take you along the ocean, through the dunes, estuaries and via majestic old-growth tree groves to spectacular waterfalls.

Here’s an area that lets you experience it all ... from quaint shops and dining in an historic downtown, to quiet walks on the beach at sunset, to the excitement of catching your own dinner of clams, crab or fish. And while you are on the beach, be sure to look for the majestic gray whale that migrates along the coast in the spring and winter.

The award-winning Umpqua Discovery Center, located on the Umpqua River, is a must see in Reedsport.