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Sightseeing on the
Spectacular South Oregon Coast
Discover our secret: breathtaking viewpoints, unspoiled vistas, wildlife, seabirds, wild and scenic rivers, yet very little traffic. An Oregon south coast vacation is a break from the ordinary and the crowds. It is a secret of California redwoods, the Oregon dunes, majestic cliffs, empty wide beaches and fun for the entire family.
Driving here is easy. Follow US 101 from town to town and marvel at the majestic massive dunes, pick a beach and enjoy the solitude, scamper up a lighthouse, or look for a whale from a stunning cliff.
What To See Listed by Town
Bandon
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
Gold Beach - Port Orford
Prepare to be stunned. Miles and miles of US Route 101 hug the coast and offer coast and beach views from shear cliffs. Whether you are hiking, fishing, strolling along wide-open beaches, riding the jet boats, visiting art galleries, surfing, whale and bird watching, or just sitting and absorbing the stunning scenery, Gold Beach and Port Orford have it all. Port Orford is a working fishing port with views of the ocean and nearby Wild and Scenic Elk and Sixes Rivers. Take a walk to the docks and watch the fishermen bring in their catch. Visit the lighthouse and the coast guard station. No vacation trip to the coast would be complete without an exciting river boat tour of the world famous Rogue River. Sit back and enjoy the exciting ride as the jet boats safely navigate the strong currents and shallow riffles of this wild and ... more
Coos Bay - Charleston
Charleston, a working fishing village, is located 10 minutes away from Coos Bay, 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 ocean. Just north is the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area with ATV trails and rentals available ... more
Reedsport - Winchester Bay
Tour the Oregon Dunes National Recreation area, the Umpqua River Lighthouse State Park, and take a few minutes to travel a short distance up route 30 to see the elk. Because Reedsport is the center of the Oregon Dunes, there are plenty ... more
Brookings - Harbor
The drive north is one of the most scenic in the world. State Parks line the coast offering easy access to the beaches and views from shear cliffs. Visit the Natural Arch or travel further north to the world-renowned Pistol River. Whether hiking, fishing, strolling along wide-open beaches, surfing, whale and bird watching, or just sitting and absorbing the stunning scenery, it will be the highlight of your coast vacation ... more
Crescent City, CA
Don't miss the Battery Point Lighthouse, the St. George Reef Lighthouse, Tolowa Dunes, Lake Earl and the views of the harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The drive along the western edge of the city, along Front Street (Beach Front Park), near the lighthouse and fishing pier, then out to Pebble Beach Drive and Point St. George is worthwhile, even for the weary traveler. Jet boat rides are available on the Klamath River, just 20 miles south ... more
