Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston make up a diverse area of historic charm, natural beauty and outdoor adventure known as Oregon’s Adventure Coast. Each town displays its own unique independence while still being woven into a strong regional community on Oregon’s South Coast.
Driving from the north down Highway 101, the majestic McCullough Bridge ushers travelers into the city of North Bend. The Oregon Coast’s only commercial airport also sits on the edge of the Bay, providing transportation by air to the region. The area was once a timber hub where daily life was built around the harbor and sawmill. Now Main Street, just down the road from the bridge, features walkable streets with shops, restaurants, and cafés tucked amidst those same hallmarks of Pacific Northwest life.
Outside of town, towering coastal dunes and long expanses of unbroken shoreline are a short drive away. Walk Horsfall Beach and watch the waves roll in, or summit 500 foot sand dunes by foot, horseback, or dune buggy. With the city surrounded on three sides by the waters of Coos Bay, close access to water is built into North Bend’s appeal, making maritime sports, boating, fishing, and crabbing easily accessible. However, easy access isn’t for everyone. Challenging treks into the wilderness still await the daring on the Southern Coast.
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South Coast
Bluebill Trail
Bluebill Trail is the southern most trail in the Oregon Dunes circles the 60-acre dune lake. In the past 10 years, water levels in Bluebill Lake have varied. At times, it looks like a grassy meadow and at other times,...
North Bend, ORSouth Coast
Fat Cat Antiques
We’re a large antique shop right in the middle of Downtown North Bend! We have 24 vendors, and the shop has been here for over 28 years. We have a combined experiance of over 120 years. We’ve been voted best...
2005 Sherman AveNorth Bend, OR
541-756-5751
South Coast
North Bend Public Library
The purpose of the Coos County Library Service is to collect, organize and disseminate library materials and to provide the related library services necessary to meet the educational, informational, recreational, and cultural needs of the people of Coos County. The...
1800 Sherman Ave.North Bend, OR
(541) 756-0400
Email us (tlucas[at]coastlinelibrarynetwork[dot]org)
South Coast
North Bend Lanes
Bowling is a great way to relax, socialize and burn off some steam. When you’re visiting Oregon’s Adventure Coast, try and work in a few frames. Offering cosmic bowling, automatic scoring, bumper bowling, full service restaurant, video games, video poker,...
1225 Virginia AveNorth Bend, OR
541-756-0571
Email us (mark[at]northbendlanes[dot]com)
South Coast
The Smiling Frog Gallery & Boutique
The Smiling Frog Gallery & Boutique is a brick and mortar & 5-star online store located on the Oregon Coast. They offer fine art originals, art prints, local artisan products, luxury items, antiques, and vintage to new rarities.
1810 Virginia Ave.North Bend, OR
541-808-0170
Email us (smilingfroggallery[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
Horsfall Day Use OHV Staging
Horsfall Day Use OHV Staging Area provides a paved parking area for off-highway vehicle (OHV) day use parking and access to open riding opportunities in the Horsfall riding area.
North Bend, ORSouth Coast
Books by the Bay
New and used books galore! Special orders taken gladly. Coffee shop and snacks inside. Friendly, old style book store with plenty of room to relax, read, have a cup of coffee, listen to author readings and get personal recommendations.
1875 Sherman AveNorth Bend, OR
541-756-1215
South Coast
The North Spit
The North Spit of Coos Bay is a strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the waters of Coos Bay. Watching commercial vessels is but one unique opportunity to be enjoyed on this industrialized, semi-wild peninsula. Respect for private...
North Bend, OR
541-756-0100
Email us (BLM_OR_CB_Mail[at]blm[dot]gov)
South Coast
Little Theatre on the Bay
Famed for their little Ole Opry performances, you won’t want to miss any musical performance at this charming theatre. LIttle Old Opry performances take place in December and the Summer months, and fantastic musical theatre in the remaining months.
2100 Sherman AvenueNorth Bend, OR
541-756-4336
South Coast
Thrifty Sisters
Thrifty Sisters offers a hand curated selection of quality used clothing and accessories. You will always find a like it, love it, or gotta have it find at Thrifty Sisters.
1611 Virginia AvenueNorth Bend, OR
541-808-9043
South Coast
North Bend Boardwalk
Take a leisurely stroll along the charming North Bend Boardwalk. Enjoy scenic waterfront views, spot wildlife, and unwind in the gentle ocean breeze. Experience the local charm of this delightful boardwalk, dotted with shops, restaurants, and benches, to sit and...
North Bend, ORSouth Coast
Ko-Kwel Casino Resort Coos Bay
Set along Oregon’s stunning South Coast, Ko-Kwel Casino Resort | Coos Bay (formerly The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park) offers over 600 slots, Vegas-style table games, and Oregon’s most rewarding player’s club. Enjoy waterfront lodging, dining with a...
3201 Tremont AvenueNorth Bend, OR
541-756-8800
Email us (rmcgarity[at]themillcasino[dot]com)
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Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau
Coos Bay, OR Mail:
Coos Bay, OR
541-269-0215
Email us (info[at]visitoac[dot]com)