Coos Bay - Charleston

Those who travel to the Oregon South Coast cannot miss the Coos Bay / North Bend area. It is centrally located and the largest town on the Oregon Coast. But don't let its industrial look persuade you to skip it and move on. Take some time to explore the area and be certain to take a side trip over to charming Charleston, the Pacific Coast, the surrounding State Parks, and the lighthouse. Plus the Bandon Golf courses are a short distance south. Don't forget the Oregon Dunes National Recreation area to the north.

Hiking

Hiking changes dramatically north and south of Coos Bay on the Oregon Coast. Travel north of Coos Bay and experience the Oregon Dunes with their miles of sand ... more

Camping

Travel north of Coos Bay to experience the vast Oregon Dunes National Park. Or travel to the west and south to visit the beaches and cliffs overlooking the ... more

Casinos

Those that choose to travel the Oregon South Coast will find three casinos. One of the three is located in Coos Bay / North Bend ... more

Bird Watching

Birders who travel to the Coos Bay / Charleston, Oregon, area are in for a special treat. In addition to several trails and state parks in the area, Charleston ... more

Sightseeing

The Oregon Coast towns of Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston are frequently referred to as the Bay Area. These three communities make up the largest population ... more

Dunes

Travel to the Oregon Coast and discover the massive 50 mile long Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, located immediately north of Coos Bay / North Bend. The ... more

Lodging

Those who travel to the Bay Area on the Oregon Coast will find that the majority of the hotels and motels are located in the Coos Bay area. North Bend is ... more

Wildlife

Those who travel the Oregon Coast should plan a side trip out to the Charleston area to discover the abundant sea lions and seals ... more

Restaurants

Coos Bay and North Bend, Oregon, are sister cities in that they are immediately next to each other. North Bend is to the north of Coos Bay on the Oregon Coast ... more

Whales

Those who travel the Oregon Coast should plan a side trip out to visit the Charleston area to look for whales ... more

Bicycling

The second part of the cycling trip - Coos Bay / North Bend to Bandon, Oregon ... more

RVs

There are several private RV parks near Coos Bay - North Bend, Oregon. Or travel to Charleston and discover two additional parks for RVs. There is another one ... more

Fishing

Travel to the Oregon Coast for freshwater fishing at Lakeside, saltwater fishing and clamming in Coos Bay, or just toss a line off of Bastendorff Beach ... more

ATVs

The Oregon Dunes Recreation Area is located just north of Coos Bay / North Bend. To reach the Oregon Dunes, travel north on Route 101, the Pacific Coast Highway ... more