Bandon Oregon

Travel to Bandon and discover a quaint town that prides itself on a variety of shops, galleries, and restaurants. Have a bite to eat in Old Town and just enjoy sitting on the dock for a view of the Coquille River, the lighthouse, and the ocean.

Bandon is called "The Cranberry Capitol of the World," as well as the "The Storm Watching Capitol of the World." Walk the beach, enjoy birding, surfing, crabbing, fishing, mushroom picking, visit Face Rock, and access miles of shoreline at the day-use state parks on Beach Loop Drive. For more information, visit the Tourist Information Center in Old Town.

The area features three of the world’s premier golf courses at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. The newest 18-hole course is Bandon Crossings, which was recently listed as one of the top ten best new golf courses in America. The region is becoming known as THE golf destination in the Pacific Northwest.

Map of Bandon and Area Attractions

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Sightseeing

Don't miss the shops, galleries, and restaurants in Old Town. Then take a drive south to visit Face Rock and access the miles of coast shoreline at the day-use state parks on Beach Loop Drive. Don't forget the Bullard's Beach State Park just to the north and its small but historic Coquille River Lighthouse. For more information, ... more

Golf

Welcome to “Oregon’s Golf Coast”, home to three premier golf courses - Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails - as well as a new 18-hole course at Bandon Crossings. Bandon is also home to a 9-hole public course that is the only public golf facility in the U.S. offering hickory rentals for play ... more

Lodging

Stay just to the south, on the beach, and enjoy the majestic views of the Pacific Ocean. Or stay closer into town and walk to the historic Old Town with its shopping and nightlife. Nearby, there are also lodges that cater to those who golf ... more

Restaurants

With what may be the largest selection of restaurants on the southern coast, Old Town has many of the eclectic places to eat, fresh fish right off the boats, or, if you prefer, ... more

RVs

Choose from one of the many public or private parks and enjoy your RV vacation near the beach. There is an RV park in the town, a short distance from Old Town. To the north is a state park with ... more

Camping

There are two public places to camp near Bandon: Bullard's Beach State Park just two miles to the north, and Floras Lake which is located further south. There are several 'unofficial' camping spots along the Oregon Coast Trail, which, in this section, ... more

Bird Watching

Just north of town is one of the best places on the coast for bird watching: the Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, which is located on the Pacific Coast Flyway. Bandon is also home to the Shoreline Education for Awareness organization. SEA, Inc., which is ... more

Surfing - Windsurfing

Windsurfers travel to Floras Lake which is located 17 miles south of Bandon. Windsurfing on Floras Lake is popular for both beginners and experts. Floras is the place for lessons at all levels, because of its sandy bottom and fresh, shallow, warm (68 degrees) water. Lessons and rentals are available March thru October. Those looking for surfing usually travel 25 miles south to ... more

Fishing

Deep sea charters, fishing in the Coquille River, visit a local lake or toss a line from the surf - plenty of fishing opportunities abound in and around Bandon. Favorite activities include river fishing, crabbing, or deep sea fishing. The Coquille River flows along Bandon and out to the ocean. The river has a short season for harvesting wild coho salmon. Both wild and hatchery Chinook salmon are also caught. There is a public boat launch at ... more

Hiking

For avid hikers, the Bandon area does not have the attraction of nearby wilderness or national forests. However, it does have the Oregon Coast Trail, which travels through town and along the beach with spectacular scenery. However, this portion of trail offers challenges in that ... more

Tide Pooling

The best places to go tidepooling near Bandon are south of town. Coquille Point off of Kronenberg County Park is a prime location. A bit further south is Face Rock. These are the two areas near Bandon that have the most rocks and are, therefore, ... more