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Sightseeing
The towns of Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston are frequently referred to as the Oregon Bay Area. These three communities make up the largest population center on the Oregon coast and are home to the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport. Coos Bay and North Bend are adjacent to each other and appear as one large town.
Charleston, a working fishing village, is located 10 minutes away to the west and is well worth the visit. Major attractions include the nearby Cape Arago, Shore Acres and Sunset Bay State Parks, which offer camping, beaches, whale watching, hiking, and views of the Oregon coast. Just north is the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area with ATV trails and rentals available.
Take some time to travel the area and be certain to take a side trip over to charming Charleston and the coast and the surrounding State Parks. Plus the world famous Bandon Golf courses are a short distance south.
What to See While Visiting
Coos Bay - North Bend - Charleston
Cape Arago State Park
Cape Arago State Park has hiking trails, picnic tables, opportunities for tidepooling and viewing marine life, including whales, sea lions and seals. North of ... more
Charleston
Charleston is a working seaport and is well worth the diversion off of Route 101. Watch as the fishermen work the sea, much as they have for centuries. It is ... more
Shore Acres State Park
Shore Acres State Park is an Oregon State Park located near Charleston on the Pacific Coast. It was originally a private estate with luxurious gardens ... more
Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge
The Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge, which crosses Coos Bay, is one of the most beautiful and well-known bridges along the Pacific coast. The bridge was ... more
The Bay of Coos Bay
The Port of Coos Bay is the largest and deepest port between San Francisco, California and the Columbia River. The Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge, one of ... more
Bastendorff Beach
Bastendorff Beach is a county campground, day use area and beach. The park consists of 89 acres and is a beautiful place to camp. There are 91 campsites of ... more
Sunset Bay State Park
Sunset Bay State Park offers extensive picnic and overnight camping. Located in one of the most scenic areas of the coast, this park features wide sandy ... more
Shell Island
Shell Island on the way to Cape Arago offers a wonderful viewpoint to watch the sea lions sunning themselves ... more
Cape Arago Lighthouse
Cape Arago Lighthouse was constructed in 1889 and it was decommissioned in 1993. The Coast Guard removed the Fresnel lens from the tower, and placed it on ... more
