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Florence

COMPLETE BEACH LIST

- To Reedsport | - To Winchester Bay - | To North Bend / Coos Bay - | To Bandon Area - | To Curry County Beaches - | To Port Orford Area - | To Gold Beach Area - | To Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor Area - | To Brookings Area

Cushman
Glenada
Canary
Siltcoos
Dunes City
Gardiner
East Gardiner
Reedsport
Winchester Bay

• Ziolkouski Beach Park: Winchester Bay�

Lakeside
Saunders Lake
Hauser
Glasgow
North Bend
Coos Bay - Charleston Visitors

- Slow But Epic Oregon Coast Drama, Coos Bay's Sujameco Wreck Still Visible

• Charleston Marina on South Oregon Coast: Where Placid Meets the Raucous

• Radar Bunker at Coos Bay's Cape Arago: Living S. Oregon Coast History

• Why Shore Acres Waves Are So Big: Height Measurement, Geology | S. Oregon Coast

- Coos Bay Area Discoveries: New South Oregon Coast History, Scientific Finds�

Bunker Hill
Millington
Barview
Charleston
Coquille
Bullards
Bandon

• Bandon's Wizards Hat Rock and Howling Dog: Which is which • Surprise: Bandon's Wizards Hat Rock is one and Howling Dog Rock and Komax are the same

• Bandon Hotels, Lodging, Vacation Rentals

• Whiskey Run Beach Near Bandon a Subtle Wild Card on South Oregon Coast

Historic Adventures of a Lighthouse on South Oregon Coast: Coquille River Light at Bandon

• How Bandon's Face Rock Was Created: A Wild S. Oregon Coast Geologic Tale

- Bandon History: 'Great Flood of '96' for South Oregon Coast Hit Coos Bay, Bandon in Nov

Norway
Myrtle Point
Drew Valley
Laurel Grove
Fourmile
Broadbent

ALL CURRY COUNTY BEACHES

Langlois

China Creek
Beach Access #155
Closing in on Bandon

China Creek Access (#155) at Bandon: Between South Oregon Coast Wonders - A sandy expanse between Face Rock and Cape

• Will the Real China Creek of Oregon Coast Please Stand Up: Bandon, Near Florence

Denmark

Floras Lake
Beach Access #156
Near MP 289
Features Boice Cope Park + Blacklock Point trail

Access #159 Cape Blanco Beach North
Near MP 296

- 1919 Wreck of J.A. Chanslor on South Oregon Coast Left 36 Dead Near Cape Blanco 

- How Cape Blanco is a Dividing Line in South Oregon Coast Weather

- S. Oregon Coast's Cape Blanco Lighthouse History: A Look At That Lens - Historical look at the two lenses used since 1870

- South Oregon Coast History Made with First Lighting of Cape Blanco Lighthouse - A storied history near Port Orford includes storms, lightkeeper dynasty

Sixes

Elk River - 1 mile north of Paradise Point

South Oregon Coast Wilderness: Tseriadun State Scenic Rec Site, Paradise Point, Agate Beach - Four miles of crazy finds, yet another Agate Beach, an angry river and Cape Blanco

Paradise Point State Recreation Site
Beach Access #160
Near MP 299

Tseriadun State Rec Site (contains the second Agate Beach out of four)
Beach Access #161
Near MP 300

Port Orford
Surrounding MP 301

Port Orford Heads State Park

- Historical Timeline of South Oregon Coast Landmark: Port Orford Lifeboat Station Beginnings -

Port of Port Orford / Dock Road
Beach Access #162

Battle Rock State Wayside Park
Beach Access #163 - Near MP 301

Port Orford South Boundary - about MP 302

Hubbard Creek
Beach Access #164
South of MP 303

Lookouts include Port Orford Lookout

Rocky Point Beach Access #165
Part of Hubbard Creek Beach, still within Humbug Mountain State Park
Look for Retz Creek - closer to MP 304

Landmarks: Coal Point - outcropping just north of Humbug, just south MP 305

• Humbug Mountain and State Park on South Oregon Coast: Varied, Intricate Attractions

Humbug Mountain Beach Access #166
(northern face) Near MP 306

Humbug Mountain Entrance
At MP 307

MP 308 - 309 Driving through forest

• Arizona Beach on S. Oregon Coast: Cloistered, Sheltered from Wind, Delightfully Mellow

Views and Pullouts
MP 310

Large Round Pullout Viewpoint
MP 11
More pullouts, views

Lookout Rock
(just barely north of) MP 312

Arizona Beach
Beach Access #167
Near MP 313

Sisters Rock
Beach Access #168
Near MP 315

More forest drives, views, pullouts
through MP 316

Ophir Trail
Beach Access #169
Near MP 317

Community of Ophir

Ophir Rest Area
Beach Access #170
Near MP 319

Nesika Beach
Beach Access #171
Near MP 320

Near MP 323
Wakeman Beach, Geisel Monument Wayside

Agate Beach (Near MP 324) Three Agate Beach Names on Oregon Coast: Gold Beach, Port Orford, Newport That's right, there's actually three spots on the coastline that go by Agate Beach

Otter Point North (trail to Agate)
Access #172 Otter Point State Recreation Site (just a cliff)
Otter Point South (trail to beach)

• Cape Sebastian Near Gold Beach: Towering Thrills, Hikes of S. Oregon Coast

Gold Beach

- Heaven's Gate Suicide Cult and its Connections to Oregon Coast The group had distinct connections to Gold Beach and Waldport

- Lost Mysteries of South Oregon Coast: Gold, Meteorite, Ruins Gold, an ancient city and even a chunk of something from space

Bailey Beach North
Beach Access #173

Bailey Beach South
Beach Access #174
Near MP 326 (at Knox Lane)

Rogue River N. Jetty
Beach Access #175
Near MP 326

Rogue River
Near MP 327

Rogue River S. Jetty
Beach Access #176
Near Wreck of Mary D Hume

Rogue River Bridge
Near MP 328

At 5th Place
Beach Access #176A
Near MP 329
Oceanside Dr. - numerous unnamed accesses

Curry County Fairground
Beach Access #177

Gold Beach Visitor Center
Beach Access #178
Near MP 329

Unnamed Turnout Next to MP 330
Plus unnamned beach access
Hunter Creek Beach Begins

Kissing Rock
Beach Access #179
Near MP 331

GOLD BEACH SOUTHERN EDGE

Hunter Creek Road Turnout
Beach Access #180 (although no actual beach access - just emergency sign)
Near MP 331
- Also goes by Buena Vista State Park
+ Buena Vista Ocean Wayside

Cape Sebastian Scenic Corridor begins
Near MP 332

Cape Sebastian Summit
Near MP 333

Cape Sebastian Viewpoint
Near MP 334

Northern border of Pistol River Ststat Scenic Viewpoint

Meyers Beach North
Beach Access #181
Near MP 336

Meyers Beach
Beach Access #182
Near MP 337

Meyers Beach South
Beach Access #183 (often mislabeled as Ariya's Beach)
Near MP 337

• Land of Giants, Wild Sands at Ariya's Beach / Meyers Creek, South Oregon Coast

Pistol River North
Beach Access #184
Near MP 337

Pistol River Middle
Beach Access #185
Near MP 339

Pistol River Beach
Beach Access #185A
Near MP 339

Pistol River South
Beach Access #186
Near MP 339

At MP 342
101 swings in widely: everything is behind forest for miles
Behind is Crook Point, Mack Point and Mack Arch
No beach access

Near MP 344
Hooskanaden Cr: a gravel lookout

Pistol River
Carpenterville

-- Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor (begins)
Arch Rock State Park and Viewpoint
Spruce Island Viewpoint
Secret Beach (mileposts 345�346)
• Secret Beach is Ironically Famous on South Oregon Coast | Video

Natural Bridges (milepost 346)
China Beach (near milepost 348)
Thunder Rock Cove
Thomas Creek Bridge (and secret accesses)
Indian Sands (milepost 348.6)
Whaleshead Beach (milepost 349.3)

Brookings

- Six Highlights of Oregon's Curry Coast That Will Rock You - Literally Twists 'n turns around Blacklock, Cape Blanco, Port Orford, Brookings

Access #190 Lone Ranch (MP 252)
-- Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor (ends)

MP 354 - Pullout viewpoint (Rainbow Rock Viewpoint)
Harris Beach Path starts at Dawson Rd
Access #191 Harris Beach Day Use
Sunset Point (along access road)
Access #192 Harris Beach South (MP 356)
Arch Rock
Access #193 Mill Beach
Access #194 Chetco Point
Access #195 Chetco South Jetty
Access #196 McVay Rock
Access #197 Winchuck River
Access #198 Crissey Field

 

S. Oregon Coast's Cape Blanco First Lit in Dec 1870: A Look At That Lens
2 Oct 2026 at 9:58pm
Historical look at the two lenses used since 1870. Port Orford events, history

BREAKING: Entire Oregon Coast Razor Clamming Shut Down
2 Oct 2026 at 6:58pm
Domoic acid is again the villain. Clamming unsafe until tests prove OK. Marine sciences, safety. Port Orford, Bandon, Lincoln City, Seaside, Astoria, Depoe Bay, Coos Bay, Charleston, Brookings, Gold Beach, Reedsport, Florence, Yachats, Waldport, Newport, Pacific City, Oceanside, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Cape Meares, Rockaway Beach, Wheeler, Manzanita, Cannon Beach

Above Oregon, Washington and Coast: Saturn Gets Super Bright Over Weekend
2 Oct 2026 at 8:06am
Saturn in opposition but also an interstellar whale involved. Astronomy, weather

A Sunny, Warm Week on Oregon Coast, Highs 70s - 80s Some Areas
30 Sep 2026 at 3:31am
South coast in 70s to 80s at times. Dry at least a week in NW Oregon / SW Washington. Weather

South Oregon Coast Holidays Gets Warm, Gooey and Illuminated Around Coos Bay
30 Sep 2026 at 3:31am
Lit-up trains, major Coos Bay events, lights at Shore Acres, food, shopping and tunes

Cottage Grove Oregon Weather - 7-Day Forecasts | Alerts | Temps | Sky Cams | ...
28 Sep 2026 at 8:37am
Cottage Grove Oregon Weather, Lane County - 7-Day Forecasts | Alerts | Temps | Sky Cams | Snow | Storm

Molalla Oregon Weather - 7-Day Forecasts, Alerts, Temps, Sky Cams, Snow, Storms
28 Sep 2026 at 8:37am
Molalla Oregon Weather - Clackamas County, 7-Day Forecasts, Alerts, Temps, Sky Cams, Snow, Storms

Central Oregon Coast's Siuslaw Forestlands Will Begin Seeing Pile-Burning
28 Sep 2026 at 8:31am
It begins in the central coast and Hebo areas. Tillamook, Lincoln City, Nehalem, Manzanita, Garibaldi, Pacific City, Depoe Bay, Yachats, Florence, Reedsport

South Oregon Coast Ice Skating Tradition Returns: That's Right, Ice Skating
28 Sep 2026 at 7:37am
Ice Skating rink in North Bend starts again Nov 21. Coos Bay events

This Weekend's Chonky, Orange-Tinged Harvest Moon Above Oregon, Washington an...
25 Sep 2026 at 9:55pm
Large moon - but there's a catch - and some meteor showers. Weather, Astronomy

Active Winds Along Oregon Coast, Cascades and Valleys: Touch of a Fall Storm
25 Sep 2026 at 9:22pm
UPDATES: High Wind Advisories in Valley, Gorge. Gale watch along the coast, brief thunderstorms in NW Oregon possible. Weather

South Oregon Coast Wilderness: Tseriadun State Scenic Rec Site, Paradise Poin...
24 Sep 2026 at 7:21am
Four miles of crazy finds, yet another Agate Beach, an angry river and Cape Blanco. Port Orford, Curry County

Two Deadly Crashes This Weekend Near Oregon Coast, Including 4-Month-Old Girl
23 Sep 2026 at 9:11am
One happened near Florence and the other outside of Myrtle Point near Bandon. Traffic, rescue

Search Suspended for Missing Pilot Off Oregon Coast - Newport
22 Sep 2026 at 9:28am
The 78-year-old crashed into the Pacific near 1 pm. Coast Guard. Astoria Coast Guard, North Bend Coast Guard

Fire Restrictions Rescinded on Oregon Coast Federal Forestland - Inland State...
21 Sep 2026 at 9:02pm
No more campfire restrictions on Siuslaw areas, state parks still in place inland. Florence, Yachats, Reedsport, Tillamook, Waldport, Pacific City, Roosevelt Beach, Lane County, Tillamook, Manzanita, Lincoln City

Tuesday is Shift to Fall for Oregon / Washington; Second Summer on Coastlines
20 Sep 2026 at 7:33pm
Some curious astronomy and meteorology about the region. Weather, science, Seattle, Portland, Eugene, Salem

Retro / Vintage Trailer Fest Again Hits Oregon Coast, Bringing Kitsch to Flor...
20 Sep 2026 at 7:41pm
Dozens of restored and in-progress vintage travel trailers September 26. Florence events, Reedsport events, Yachats events

Silverton Oregon Weather - 7-Day Forecasts, Alerts, Temps, Sky Cams, Snow, St...
20 Sep 2026 at 6:47am
Silverton Oregon Weather - 7-Day Forecasts, Alerts, Temps, Sky Cams, Snow, Storms - Silver Falls State Park, Marion County

Closures on Oregon Coast: Sutton Lake Ramp Near Florence, Nestucca Refuge Reo...
20 Sep 2026 at 6:26am
Construction at Sutton Lake for awhile, prescribed burn at Nestucca / Pacific City. Yachats, Reedsport, Neskowin, Oceanside

Tentative Clamming Dates Released for Washington Coast
20 Sep 2026 at 6:06am
October 9 through December 27 at Mockrocks, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis. Washington coast events, marine sciences

 

18 Sep 2026 at 1:00am

Add South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve to Your Adventure List
18 Sep 2026 at 1:00am
Why South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Will Be Your New Favorite Destination to Unplug & Reconnect With Nature With so many special outdoor destinations to explore on Oregon?s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, it might be easy to overlook natural gems like theSouth Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (South Slough NERR) , a nearly 5,000-acre natural area located in the Coos estuary. However, if you ask us, missing this sometimes overlooked natural gem would be a mistake.

The Best Season to Visit Just Got a New Perk: The Fall Pass
14 Sep 2026 at 1:00am
Receive exclusive discounts at local shops, restaurants, and equipment rentals when you stay with a participating lodging partner in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston from October 1 to November 30, 2026. Locals in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston consider autumn the ideal season to explore the region. Some of us even refer to fall as our “Goldilocks season” because it’s never too hot, too cold, or too crowded; always just right.

Five Ways to Enjoy Hall Lake in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
31 Aug 2026 at 1:00am
What if we told you there was a ?secret? freshwater lake near Oregon?s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area ? Hall Lake is one of those special under-the-radar destinations that doesn?t get a lot of coverage, but offers locals and visitors a blissful day in nature by the water, whether it’s swimming, kayaking, exploring the surrounding dunes, or just relaxing in the sun.

Adventure Spotlight: Biking & Cycling on Oregon?s South Coast
24 Aug 2026 at 1:00am
Discover Pedal-Powered Adventures on Oregon?s Adventure Coast On Oregon?s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, biking isn?t just an activity. It?s a way to explore, connect, and discover. Whether you prefer gravel, forest trails, scenic roads, or beach rides, the southern Oregon Coast offers memorable cycling experiences year-round. If you are an active traveler who enjoys exploring by bike, bring your sense of adventure. This is the cycling destination you have been seeking on the Oregon Coast.

Ready. Set. Adventure. Plan an Unforgettable Hiking Trip on Oregon's Adventur...
14 Aug 2026 at 1:00am
Have you been carrying a heavy mental load lately? Maybe it’s time to make getting out in nature part of your self-care. Reconnecting with nature has countless advantages , and hiking tops the list as one of the best ways to do it. Not only do you get the benefits of being around natural landscapes, but a good hike can also bring calm and clarity, helping your mind and body feel refreshed and balanced.

Guest Post: A Colorado Couple Spends 3-Days on Oregon?s Adventure Coast
31 Jul 2026 at 1:00am
Adventure travelers eager to explore Oregon’s rugged coastlines, undeveloped beaches , and local communities might be interested to know that Oregon?s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston is home to the only commercial airport on the Oregon Coast, making it a gateway to some of the Pacific Northwest’s top outdoor experiences. In addition to regular flights between San Francisco (SFO) and Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) in North Bend, United Airlines offers seasonal daily nonstop flights between Denver International Airport (DEN) and North Bend through October 24, 2026, meaning travelers can go from airplane seat to adventure in minutes.

Happy 123rd, North Bend: A Local's Guide to Oregon's Adventure Coast
17 Jul 2026 at 1:00am
North Bend, Oregon, turns 123 this month, and to honor the occasion, let?s get to know the town that anchors the north end of Coos Bay! North Bend, Oregon , part of Oregon?s Adventure Coast, has a special history and character of its own. Shipping tycoon Louis J. Simpson founded North Bend in 1903, naming it for its location on the bay’s north bend. But the town’s story stretches back thousands of years before Simpson ever arrived.

How to Save Money on Your Oregon Coast Vacation
7 Jul 2026 at 1:00am
Summer is officially road trip season, and if gas prices have you second-guessing your summer getaway, we have good news. Oregon’s Adventure Coast, Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston offers plenty of free and low-cost experiences that make it easy to enjoy a full vacation without draining your wallet. From free festivals and cultural events to endless outdoor adventures and unique Oregon Coast vibes you can?t put a price on, there are countless ways to fill your days here without spending much at all.

Nine Things You Need to Know to Plan Your Oregon Coast Fishing Adventure
29 Jun 2026 at 1:00am
Fishing, crabbing, and clamming on Oregon?s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston has long been a favorite pastime for locals and visitors of all generations, and these days, it?s enjoying a surge in popularity like never before. Fishing, crabbing, and clamming are among the most popular ways for beginner and seasoned anglers to enjoy the great outdoors and make memories that will last forever. Whether you want to fish by boat, by foot, by kayak, or by charter, there is a fishing adventure that is waiting for you on Oregon?s Adventure Coast!

Top Ten Oregon's Adventure Coast Summer Bucket List
11 Jun 2026 at 1:00am
**Please note: all scheduled events mentioned in this blog post are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead or visit our Events Page and Calendar for the complete list** Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston features the very best of the Pacific Northwest natural beauty, a rich history, community festivals, performing arts, food, and more family-friendly adventures than we can list in one post?but we?ll try.

 

 

 

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