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OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE Beaches Fishing Dunes OFFICIAL 2012 VISITOR GUIDE Beaches Fishing Dunes WELCOME TO OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! . . . OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! Our communities are excited that you are interested in our one-of-a-kind coastal destination. Here you will find not just something to do, but something you want to do. There is no better place for adventure, athletics, culture, the arts, nature and wildlife. Enjoy water activities such as kayaking, scuba diving, swimming and surfing as well as world-class fishing. Relax and lounge on the summer beaches! On the land you can hit the sand on an ATV at The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Take a hike along the winding coastal trails, around the lakes, through the forest and along the rivers. You can summit our towering mountains and take a walking tour of the urban areas. For the runners, you can follow the same path that running legend and local hero, Steve Prefontaine, trained on as he worked his way towards the Munich Olympics. And the best part is that all of these wonderful experiences are within minutes of your hotel room. Then there’s Vegas style gaming, live theater, a wonderful variety of restaurants to choose from, bowling and other leisure activities, as well as museums, shopping, tours and sightseeing. We Know You’ll Love it Here! 2 WELCOME TO OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! FROM A HEARTY STOCK Nature, commerce, native tradition and pioneer spirit merge to create an oasis of adventure on the Oregon Coast. Exploration and trapping began in 1828 but the first permanent Western settlement was in Empire City by the Coos Bay Company, in 1853. In the 1850’s the Territorial Legislature approved wagon roads from Coos Bay to Jacksonville and Roseburg. The Port of Coos Bay, founded in 1909, is considered the best natural harbor between San Francisco Bay and Puget Sound. It is also one of the leading forest products shipping centers in the country. Gold initially attracted people in the 19th century but coal was mined here between 1890 and 1910, which helped the area grow. Today, forest products, tourism, fishing and agriculture dominate the economy. The area is also known for it’s ship building, cranberries and myrtlewood manufacturing. 3 OUR HISTORIC DOWNTOWNS OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! COOS BAY THE COQUILLE & COOS TRIBES A stroll through downtown Coos Bay shows the merging of past and present. Historic buildings dot the landscape, housing shops, artist studios and museums. Restaurants serving Northwest and ethnic foods, coffee and snack shops provide an excellent opportunity to meet the locals. The region is home to the Coos and Coquille tribes who occupied more than 700,000 acres along the Southern Oregon Pacific Coast and lower river valleys. NORTH BEND North Bend’s Historic Downtown provides a diverse mix of dining, shopping and culture. Pubs, coffee houses, organic foods and wine provide a fun backdrop for galleries, restaurants, book stores and antique shops. Local and regional products abound. Downtown North Bend is a shopping adventure whether looking for a personal item or gift! CHARLESTON Charleston is a quaint fishing village. It is home port to a commercial fishing fleet, which supplies a variety of local seafood. It is also the site of a bustling marina serving charter boat operators, sports fishermen, crabbers and recreational boaters. The harbor area includes restaurants, tackle shops, seafood, and shops. 4 THE ORIGINAL SETTLERS Members lived in family groups in plank houses along the waterways. Seasonal camps were used for hunting and fishing. Footpaths facilitated trade between tribes. Most tribes people were hunters, fishermen, and gatherers. For enjoyment, they held foot races, canoe races, dice (bone or stick) games, target practice, and shinny (field hockey). While not overtly hostile, the U.S. government, forcibly removed all tribal members to forts further north. Many tribal members didn’t survive relocation. Pioneers ignored or destroyed the tribes’ rich heritage but tribal spirit endured. Today, sovereign tribes run many businesses and honor their culture with events like the Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration. 5 OCEAN & BEACHES OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! LAND’S END: ADVENTURE BEGINS SEE OUR SEALS ON YOUR VISIT Come on in, the water’s warm (well, not really). But that is part of the charm. Oregon’s Adventure Coast is the most versatile coastal destination on the Oregon Coast! There are lots of lakes and rivers to take a refreshing summer dip. And our Ocean coast offers so many different options that you can pick your experience. Whether you want to sit, reflect and just watch the tide, or have a romantic evening watching the sun set over the horizon, you can do it here. Beachcombing, whale watching, surfing and clamming are other popular pastimes. With our bay and Coastal landscapes, you could spend your whole vacation doing something different every day and still have plenty to do the next time you visit. The Simpson Reef Interpretive Stop: On Charleston’s Cape Arago Hwy Loop, enjoy excellent views of Oregon’s largest haul-out of seals and sea lions. With so many beaches to choose from when you visit Oregon’s Adventure Coast, you can have most any beach experience you want. A few of our most popular beaches are Bastendorff, Sunset Bay State Park, Horsfall Beach and Shore Acres State Park. What makes a visit here an adventure is that you can find your own favorite, that is, if you can choose. 6 SEAL & WHALE WATCHING Shell Island: Part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Shell Island offers viewing of Northern Elephant Seals, Harbor Seals and Stellar Sea Lions. California Sea Lions take over Cape Arago every fall. Simpson Beach: Directly below Shore Acres State Park, a path leads to a secluded cove that provides great whale watching and a different view of Shell Island. A WHALE OF A TIME FOR EVERYONE Each Winter and Spring, visitors flock to see gray whales migrate between Mexico and the Bering Sea. We have some of the best sites along the coast, at both Shore Acres State Park and Cape Arago State Park. 7 The waters of Oregon’s Adventure Coast offer year round fishing and a great outdoor experience. Try ocean fishing, crabbing, clamming or the tug of a hard fighting salmon or steelhead at the end of your line. If you’re really adventurous you can pull off the triple header and catch fish, crabs and clams all on the same tide. Or grab a rod and head to the beach to catch your fill of Surf Perch. If its ocean fishing you want we’ve got bottomfish including Lingcod, Halibut and Seabass. The Salmon and Albacore Tuna are also waiting for you. Take a half or full day charter. Novice and experienced anglers can always find a guide to fish the local hot spots or get some sage advice from one of our tackle shops. We also have dozens of boat ramps and public access points to get you on the water. Our popular fishing tournaments attract people from across the country. Fall is the best time for Chinook Salmon, due to their swimming upriver to spawn. Winter is Steelhead time, and local rivers, offer adronomous rainbows, many from 8 to 20+ pounds. 8 DEC OCT NOV AUG SEP JUL JUN Boxes Denote Seasons MAY FISH ON! OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! FEB MAR APR OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! FISHING JAN FISHING Chinook Salmon Salmon (Ocean) Steelhead* Rockfish/Bottomfish Albacore Tuna Halibut * Surfperch Crabbing** Clamming Trout (Lakes) Trout (Streams) Largemouth Bass Bluegills Yellow Perch *Check ODFW regs for seasons **Dock crabbing year round, by boat is dependent on conditions BOAT LAUNCH MAP: Pacific Ocean BLM Boat Ramp California Street Boat Ramp Empire Boat Ramp Eastside Boat Ramp Charleston Boat Ramp Catching Slough Boat Ramp (Unimproved) 9 FUN & ADVENTURE OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! ADVENTURE ABOUNDS EXCELLENT BIRDING OPPORTUNITIES Whatever your interest, you should be able to satiate your desire here. Bring your dreams, leave with memories. While we have urban amenities, entertainment, and culture, we are just as popular for our nature and outdoor options. Rugged and largely undeveloped, Oregon’s south coast lures birders to view wildlife seldom encountered. The Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, is protected habitat for 1.2 million nesting seabirds. In that regard, some of our options include: kayaking & paddling, scuba diving, swimming, surfing, biking, ATVing in the Dunes, forest exploration, oyster processing, tide pooling, boat building, shopping, antiquing, hiking and running. Set time aside to take in the annual Holiday Lights at Shore Acres or tour a working myrtlewood factory. And that just scratches the surface; there’s so much more to choose from. The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve near Charleston, with its 5,000 acres of saltwater marshes and mixed conifer forest, attracts Band-tailed Pigeons and Wrentits. In April and August Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge attracts rare shorebirds and is a feeding and resting stopover for migrating Pacific Golden-Plover, Dunlin and Whimbrel. We’re blessed to be nestled in an array of natural landscapes. Because we have the unique blend of mountain, river, beach, Ocean, vegetation and wildlife, there’s something to do year round. One stop should be the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. There are forests, wetlands, ponds, salt marshes, mud flats, eelgrass meadows and open water. There’s even educational guided hiking and paddling tours. 10 BIRDING Visit Oregon’s Adventure Coast over Labor Day Weekend for the annual Oregon Shorebird Festival. You’ll find field trips, talks, and a forum for all skill levels to share and exchange stories. Founded by the Cape Arago Audubon Society, and sponsored by several groups you can expand your knowledge, and spend a long summer weekend on the Coast - what could be better? 11 GOLF OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! GET INTO THE SWING OF THINGS AN ADVENTURE WAITING TO HAPPEN We have numerous golf courses from nationally ranked and expert-designed, to family owned. Whether you’re interested in getting a workout, or just want to get your blood pumping and experience the beauty of our area, you can. Grab your hiking boots or bike and take in nature on our many paths and trails. There are all levels of difficulty, so whatever your experience, we think you’ll find a way to breathe in the fresh air as you explore. Be sure to wear comfortable and appropriate gear, including a helmet while biking. For a complete list with maps visit www.coostrails.com. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon www.bandondunesgolf.com Nationally and internationally ranked courses. Built on a stretch of dunes, above the Pacific; designed by T. Doak, B. Coore, B. Crenshaw and D. M. Kidd in the links golf tradition. Watson Ranch Golf Course, Coos Bay www.watsonranchgolf.com Open year round, this Par 72 course is open to the public with golf pro and driving range. Play 18 unique holes in a natural forested and wetlands setting. Sunset Bay Golf Course, Charleston www.sunsetbaygolf.com Professionally designed par 36 course; valley setting. Family friendly and welcoming everyone for a relaxed game of golf. Bandon Crossings Golf Course, Bandon www.bandoncrossings.com 18 hole, par 72 course. Follow natural contours of dunes through links land, over streams and into open coastal forest. 12 HIKING, BIKING & BOARDING SKATEBOARDING IN COOS BAY Located in Mingus Park, at 8th & Commercial in Coos Bay. Everyone from beginners to shredders will find great boarding. This park, partially funded by world-record, skateboarding superstar, Tony Hawk’s Foundation, is smooth and fast. The main bowl ranges from 6’ to 10’ and has a 14’ cradle with side track. There is also a ‘Mickey Mouse’ shaped bowl that ranges from 5’ to 10’ deep with 16” to 5’ vert. 13 LIGHTHOUSES OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! THE BRIGHT SPOT ON THE COAST Five of Oregon’s nine lighthouses are within one hour of Coos Bay. Cape Arago Lighthouse 12 miles southwest of North Bend in Charleston. This 44 foot high tower illuminated in 1934. Earlier structures were built on this site in 1866 and 1908. Coquille River Lighthouse Interpretive Center 2 miles north of Bandon. Commissioned in 1896 to guide mariners across a dangerous bar, decommissioned in 1939 and restored in 1979 as an interpretive center. Umpqua River Lighthouse 6 miles south of Reedsport. The first lighthouse sited on the Oregon Coast and was illuminated in 1894. It’s lens emits distinctive red and white flashes. Heceta Head Lighthouse 12 miles north of Florence. First illuminated in 1894, it’s light can be seen 21 miles from land, making it the strongest light on the Oregon Coast. Cape Blanco Lighthouse 9 miles north of Port Orford. Oregon Coast’s oldest standing lighthouse; on the western most point in Oregon; commissioned in 1870. The lighthouse was automated by the Coast Guard in 1980. 14 GAMING OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! TRY YOUR HAND AT EXCITEMENT You might never expect to find 24/7 excitement at Oregon’s Adventure Coast, but you will. We offer one of the most fun-filled Vegas styled casino-hotels in the Northwest. You will find gaming, lodging, dining and entertainment in an exceptional casino environment. The Mill also hosts several conventions and cultural activities year-round. With over 700 slots, card and table games, you will have your chance at winning a jackpot and the pay-out is fun. The slots start out at 1 penny with chances to win millions. Table games include blackjack, Spanish 21 and craps & roulette (seasonally). From fireworks to holiday trees to classic cars, even Tribal canoe races, enjoy a host of annual spectacles that are nothing short of, well, spectacular! Check out The Mill’s website for what’s coming next! www.TheMillCasino.com Gaming is just another example of how you can make your own adventure, here, at Oregon’s Adventure Coast. 15 SPA/HOT TUB IN-ROOM JACUZZI ROOM SERVICE FITNESS ROOM HANDICAP ACCESS. RESTAURANT/BAR MTG FACILITIES WIFI / INTERNET Best Western Holiday Motel ($$-$$$)* (800) 228-8655 • (541) 269-5111 411 N. Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay www.bestwestern.com 83 ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ Captain John’s Motel ($-$$)* 63360 Kingfisher Drive, Charleston (541) 888-4041 www.captjohnsmotel.com 44 ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ (541) 888-1178 www.charlestonharborinn.com 4 ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ (541) 756-5118 19 ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ (800) 233-0423 • (541) 267-0423 www.theedgewaterinn.com 82 ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ (541) 756-6398 5 ✗ Charleston Harbor Inn ($$-$$$) 63361 Kingfisher Rd, Charleston City Center Motel ($) 750 Connecticut at Hwy 101, North Bend Edgewater Inn ($$-$$$)* 275 E. Johnson, Coos Bay Itty Bitty Inn ($)* 1504 Sherman Avenue, North Bend The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park ($$-$$$)* (800) 953-4800 • (541) 756-8800 204 3201 Tremont Avenue, North Bend www.themillcasino.com ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ Motel 6 ($-$$) 1445 N Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay (800) 466-8356 • (541) 267-7171 www.motel6.com 94 ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ Pacific Empire Hotel 155 S Empire Boulevard, Coos Bay (541) 888-3281 40 ✗ Parkside Motel ($-$$) 1480 Sherman Avenue, North Bend (541) 756-4124 www.parkside-motel.com 16 ✗ ✗ ✗ Plainview Motel ($-$$)* 91904 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (800) 962-2815 • (541) 888-5166 www.plainviewmotel.com 12 ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ Quality Inn & Suites ($$-$$$)* 1503 Virginia Avenue, North Bend (800) 272-6232 • (541) 756-3191 www.coosbayinn.com 96 ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ Red Lion Hotel ($$$)* 1313 N Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay (800) RED-LION • (541) 267-4141 145 www.redlion.com/coosbay ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ Southsider Motel ($-$$)* 1005 S Broadway, Coos Bay Super 8 Bayshore Inn ($$-$$$)* 1001 N. Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay Terrace Motel ($) 1109 S 1st Street, Coos Bay 16 CONTINENTAL OR FULL BREAKFAST POOL 16 Bay Bridge Motel ($-$$)* 66304 Hwy 101, North Bend KITCHENS AIRPORT SHUTTLE (800) 557-3156 • (541) 756-3151 ($ = 0 - $60; $$ = $61-$99; $$$ = $100+) PETS OK UNITS HOTELS, MOTELS & INNS ✗ ✗ (541) 267-2438 11 ✗ ✗ (541) 808-0700 www.super8.com 54 ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ (541) 269-5061 16 ✗ ✗ ✗ 17 LODGING RV PARKS & CAMPING Alder Acres RV Park* 1800 N. 28th Court, Coos Bay (888) 400-7275 • (541) 269-0999 www.alderacres.com Arbe’s RV Park* 2625 Ocean Blvd SE, Coos Bay (541) 267-3030 Bastendorff Beach County Park 63379 Bastendorff Beach Rd, Charleston • (541) 888-5353 -or(541) 396-3121 x356 Charleston Marina RV Park* 63402 Kingfisher Road, Charleston (541) 888-9512 www.charlestonmarina.com Lucky Loggers RV Park 250 E Johnson Ave, Coos Bay (888) 267-6003 • (541) 267-6003 www.luckyloggerRV.com Midway RV Park* 92478 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay (541) 888-9300 www.midwayrvparkcoosbay.com The Mill Casino RV Park* 3201 Tremont, North Bend (800) 953-4800 • (541) 756-8800 www.themillcasino.com Mystic Woods Mobile & RV Park 91323 Sandstone Lane, Coos Bay (541) 888-3179 Ocean Pines RV Park 69262 Wildwood Rd, North Bend (541) 756-6747 www.oceanpinesrvpark.com Oceanside RV Park* 90281 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (800) 570-2598 • (541) 888-2598 www.oceansidervpark.net Oregon Dunes KOA* 68632 Hwy 101, North Bend (800)KOA-4236 • (541) 756-4851 www.oregonduneskoa.com 18 LODGING * Chamber of Commerce Members VACATION RENTAL HOMES Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Campsites North Bend: (877) 444-6777 www.recreation.gov - Bluebill Campground - Horsfall Beach - Horsfall Campground - Spinreel Campground - Wild Mare Horse Camp Annie’s Cottage Call for Location, Coos Bay (541) 269-2473 • (541) 294-2342 www.anniescottage.org Loft by the Lighthouse* On Lighthouse Beach (541) 888-8386 www.loftbythelighthouse.com Bay Breeze Vacation Home* 91645 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (209) 410-2351 www.scod.com/baybreeze/baybreeze.html Lou’s Bay View Vacation Rental* 91656 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (541) 888-4419 • (541) 404-4419 www.vrbo.com/235620 Beach House Vacation Rental Call for Location, Coos Bay (541) 404-0355 www.flipkey.com/p396268 Moonlight Bay Vacation Rentals* 91904 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (800) 962-2815 • (541) 888-5166 Plainview RV Park* 91904 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay (800) 962-2815 • (541) 888-5166 www.plainviewmotel.com Riley Ranch County Park 93507 Riley Ranch Ln, North Bend (541) 396-3121 ext. 356 www.co.coos.or.us/Departments/ CoosCountyParks.aspx Snug Harbor RV Park* 91134 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (541) 888-5924 Sunset Bay State Park 89814 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (800) 452-5687 • (541) 888-4902 www.oregonstateparks.org BED & BREAKFASTS Coos Bay Manor B&B 955 S. 5th St, Coos Bay (800) 269-1224 • (541) 269-1224 www.coosbaymanor.com The Old Tower House B&B* 476 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay (541) 888-6058 www.oldtowerhouse.com This Olde House B&B* 202 Alder (Cnr of 2nd), Coos Bay (541) 267-5224 http://thisoldehousebb.com Sandy’s Little River House 66487 Chemeketa Rd, Allegany OR (541) 267-0988 www.sandyslittleriverhouse.com * Chamber of Commerce Members Below the Falls Lodge 14956 Glenn Creek Rd, Allegany OR (541) 404-9349 www.belowthefallslodge.com Oregon Coast Vacation Retreat* Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (360) 921-8090 www.alwaysonvacation.com/ vacation-rentals/1006164.html Bramblewood 93580 Shady Lane, North Bend (541) 297-2751 www.vrbo.com/355134 Portside Vacation House* 63383 Kingfisher Rd, Charleston (541) 888-5544 www.portsidebythebay.com Brock’s City View Bay House 2125 Union Ave, North Bend (541) 756-0282 www.vrbo.com/349613 Vacation Home at Lighthouse Beach* 89927 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (360) 921-8090 www.alwaysonvacation.com/ vacation-rentals/1029922.html Campbell’s Vacation Apartments* 91241 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (541) 888-4875 Charleston Harbor Inn 63361 Kingfisher Rd, Charleston (541) 888-1178 www.charlestonharborinn.com A Western White House Call for Location, North Bend (503) 930-7714 www. thewesternwhitehouse.com Dune Haven 74799 Crannog Rd, North Bend (541) 759-3601 Eva’s Retreat at the Ocean (ERATO) Cape Arago, Charleston (541) 297-1363 www.vrbo.com/144576 House at Lighthouse Beach* 89959 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (541) 267-4856 www.HouseAtLighthouseBeach.com Little Cabin on the River 14376 Hwy 241, Allegany OR (541) 269-7745 19 DINING & REFRESHMENTS OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! WAKE UP YOUR TASTE BUDS OREGON ADVENTURE TOASTS Don’t let our casual style fool you; your taste buds are in for a one-of-a-kind adventure here. Seafood is plentiful, and served at most any restaurant you visit. Don’t expect to find only standard recipes though, because our chefs have developed a style of their own to bring out the flavor in a way you have never experienced before. Wine production is a labor of love that balances science with inventive style. Coos County is arguably one of the most beautiful in Oregon. But beauty doesn’t produce wine. In this case, however, it is also home to a new breed of growers who have taken the time to match the bounty of the fields and the wet, warm, mesoclimates with production methods creating one-of-a-kind flavor. One of the reasons for this is our own Oregon Coast Culinary Institute that trains many of our master chefs. Here, they learn how to turn a dish into an experience by using the unique bounty from the area to draw out the flavor of the sea. After graduation, many stay to work at local restaurants or even start their own. The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute also offers weekly lunches and dinners or special events for visitors and locals alike to sample some of their most popular and amazing dishes. Our relaxed community, extends to local eating establishments. From dock-side fish markets to exquisite fine dining, you’re welcome to drop by and be served a hearty, and tasty dish. Some of our local specialties include clam chowder, Dungeness crab and Albacore tuna – made fresh with time-honored recipes or newly developed secrets. 20 WINERIES Beginning in the late 1960’s, several family-owned and operated wineries opened offering grape and other berry varietals (think Cranberry, a native crop). In wine making years, the decades of local production puts us in the infant stage, compared to France, Italy or even Sonoma. Yet we are making somewhat of a reputation as word spreads. On the first Friday of the month, various downtown Coos Bay businesses invite you to taste local wines while you shop. And during the Annual July Jubilee Celebration, visitors can ‘Sip ‘N Stroll’ amidst North Bend’s fine stores, restaurants and galleries. 21 DUNES OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! ONE OF A KIND WILDERNESS NATURE AND BEAUTY COMBINE We have the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America; 40 miles in all. Some areas rise up to 500 feet, and extend 2.5 miles inland. This 32,186 acres of dunes, forest, streams and lakes were set aside as the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area in 1972. Once the grand estate of pioneer timber baron, Louis Simpson, Shore Acres is perched on ocean cliffs and features lushly planted gardens with plants and flowers from all over the world. Something is in bloom almost every day. Adventure seekers can go off-road ATVing, hiking, horseback riding and camping. With the Pacific Ocean, lakes, ponds, and streams, you can even be an amphibious adventurer! Take in a formal garden, an oriental-style pond and two rose gardens that are often referred to as “A Garden for All Seasons” because there are peaks of flowers year round. There is also a large Monterey pine that is listed with the national Big Tree Register. But it’s the Holiday Lights when the gardens are ablaze with over a quarter of a million colored lights and decorations that draws international acclaim. You will find the largest riding area at the Oregon Dunes between Spinreel Campground and Horsfall Road, just a few miles north of North Bend and Coos Bay. Forest Service Campgrounds with sand access to the Dunes include Spinreel, Riley Ranch, Horsfall and Horsfall Beach. Sandboarding is the latest thrill for the entire family. Beginners should be safe and start on the roped off bunny slopes. There are several affordable rental companies in the area so all you need to bring is an extra pair of socks, and long pants. 22 SHORE ACRES STATE PARK Explore a secluded ocean cove or skirt the cliff’s edge for spectacular ocean vistas and maybe witness migrating gray whales. There’s also an enclosed observation building and interpretive panels of the estate’s history. The park is open 8 a.m. until sunset. Except for aid animals, pets must be kept inside your vehicle to protect the carefully maintained landscape. 23 SHOPPING OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE MYRTLEWOOD ARTS & CRAFTS Once you start getting acquainted with the area, it’s gifts, for others and yourself, that you may end up getting to remind you of your coastal adventure. Take some of our history home with you from one of our antique stores. Our Myrtlewood products are an example of handcrafted hard-goods. Both Native American and more recent settlers offer everything from paintings and carvings to quilts, furniture, clothing and many other gift ideas. Local writers and photographers offer professional stories and images that make this area special. In case you forget something, we have all the amenities you’ll need to stay comfortable. Oregon’s Adventure Coast is home to a truly unique product; myrtlewood. It grows only along a short section of the Pacific coast from southern Oregon to northern California. In addition to its rarity, myrtlewood is special for its fine grain and durability. It’s excellent for serving materials, furniture, jewelry and artwork. The bounty of land and sea offer a myriad of epicurean delights. From cranberry candy, to local wines, beers and seafood, you’re sure to get a taste of the region. On Wednesdays from May through October, downtown Coos Bay hosts the local Farmer’s Market. Seafood abounds. Head on down to the docks to visit one of our many fish markets. You can enjoy fresh tuna, salmon, and other fish right off the boats. If you’re in the mood for crab, they clean, and cook your selection for you. 24 LOCAL FAVORITES While here, visit a working factory and gift shop to see work in progress, learn about this local product and get a gift for yourself or friends back home. CRANBERRY SWEETS & MORE® Are Cranberries more American than Apple Pie? Some may argue so. They are one of only three major native North American fruits (others: Concord grapes and blueberries). In 1974, Clifford Shaw, opened Cranberry Sweets & More®. They have developed hundreds of candies and chocolates, relying on time-honored recipes. Candies are still made by hand, in small batches, with the finest natural ingredients. Be sure to stop by for a sample, and get a perfect treat or gift. www.cranberrysweets.com 25 CULTURE OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! MUSEUMS & THEATRE SCHEDULE IT AND THEY WILL COME Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson, Coos Bay www.coosart.org Changing exhibits; permanent Contemporary Northwest Art. Prefontaine Memorial Gallery. Imagine meetings, conferences, gatherings, events held in a region as diverse, exciting and unique as Oregon’s Adventure Coast. A gathering here is a collision of exuberance and function. Coos Historical and Maritime Museum 1220 Sherman Ave, North Bend • www.cooshistory.org Historic photographs of Coos and Coquille Indians, coal miners, loggers, ranchers, and ship builders and shipwrecks. Marshfield Sun Printing Museum Front St. & Bayshore (Hwy 101 North), Coos Bay Original equipment of The Sun Newspaper (1891 –1944). Oregon Coast Historical Railway 766 S First St. (Hwy 101 North), Coos Bay • www.orcorail.org Photos and memorabilia; restored 1922 Baldwin steam locomotive; diesel switcher locomotive, road building machines; Southern Pacific caboose. Little Theatre on the Bay (541) 756-4336 • www.ltob.net Celebrating over 60 years, Musical & Theatrical Performances for all ages. 26 CONVENTIONS & MEETINGS Maybe that’s why we are the regular stomping ground for many businesses, associations and organizations when they gather to learn, share and grow. Contact us for a custom consultation. The Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston area has the only commercial airport on the Oregon Coast and as of this writing, has daily, non-stop flights from Portland and San Francisco, as well as connections from most anywhere and is serviced by United/Skywest and Seaport Air. We can host small gatherings of as little as 10, all the way up to large groups of 500 people in unique and creative venues. Call or email us at [email protected] or visit our website and fill out the Information Request form in the Conventions, Groups and Meeting Planners section. 27 STEVE PREFONTAINE OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! SAY HELLO TO A LEGEND We, in the Coos Bay area, hold a special place for Pre here where he was born in 1951 and discovered his gift for running fast and far as a student at Marshfield High School. It was here he developed his foundation of commitment; working to be the best in the field, and doing it his way. He was one-of-a-kind and when he ran, those fortunate enough to witness it saw something they had never seen before, or since. In Coos Bay, you can find a commemorative monument adjacent to the Coos Bay Visitor Center, displaying a likeness of Pre and a list of all his American records held at the time of his death in May 1975. Nearby, at the Coos Art Museum, the Prefontaine Memorial Gallery holds the permanent collection of Steve’s awards and memorabilia, as well as numerous photographs highlighting his illustrious running career. Throughout Coos Bay you’ll also find a series of ten commemorative plaques depicting his time growing up here. Directions and info are available on our website. The Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run is a 10k race held the 3rd Saturday in September: www.prefontainerun.com. It follows Pre’s former training grounds. 28 WHAT TO WEAR OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! PACK CASUAL & COMFORTABLE CLOTHES Our mild, median temperature varies by only 15 degrees throughout the year. We encourage you to pack a jacket, long pants and sweaters, but don’t forget your swim suit and shorts for the summer. November, December and January are the wettest months, but a jacket with a hood is a year-round staple. With so many outdoor activities, it’s important to have hearty and comfortable footwear, layers for heating up and cooling down, and any sport specific gear such as waders for fishing, boots for mountain hiking or a wetsuit for surfing. The weather changes often, so rembember to pack accordingly. Average Temperatures: – January Highs 53°F; Lows 39°F – August Highs 68°F; Lows 53°F Annual Precipitation: 63.48 inches, with close to half between November and January. Some Quick Weather Facts: – August is the average warmest month. – The highest recorded temperature was 96°F in 1931. – January is the average coolest month. – December is the average wettest month. 29 EVENTS & FESTIVALS OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! JANUARY - Whale Watching & Storm Watching FEBRUARY - Charleston Crab Feed MARCH - South Coast Clambake Jazz Festival - SOLV Great Oregon Spring Beach Cleanup APRIL - Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay - Home Show - Charleston Oyster Feed MAY - Historic Walking Tour - BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay - Mother’s Day Rhododendron Sunday: Shore Acres JUNE - State Parks Day - Father’s Day Rose Sunday: Shore Acres - Clamboree - Free Fishing Weekend - Highway 101 Harley-Davidson’s Lighthouse Run JULY - July 3rd Waterfront Fireworks - July 4th, Mayor’s Firecracker Run & Family Fun Day - Oregon Coast Music Festival - Maritime Art Exhibit - North Bend July Jubilee - Coos County Fair & Rodeo 30 EVENTS & FESTIVALS OREGON’S ADVENTURE COAST! AUGUST - Farwest Lapidary Gem & Mineral Show - Circle the Bay 30 km Run/Walk/Relay - Charleston Seafood Festival - Blackberry Arts Festival - Shorebird Festival SEPTEMBER - Mill-luck Salmon Celebration - Music on the Bay - Bay Area Fun Festival - Prefontaine Memorial Run - A Sea of Quilts - Cruz the Coos - Coos Basin Amateur Salmon Derby OCTOBER - “See Jane Run” - Annual Texaco Country Showdown Western Regional Finals NOVEMBER - Whale Watching & Storm watching - Holiday Lights at Shore Acres (Thanksgiving to New Years Eve) DECEMBER - Whale Watching & Storm watching - Holiday Lights at Shore Acres (Through New Year’s Eve) - North Bend’s Christmas Tree Lighting - Little Ole Opry’s Country Christmas at Little Theatre on the Bay - Big Band Swing, Oregon Coast Lab Band, Evolution - Little Theatre on the Bay - Christmas Concert 31 Directions from North I-5 I-5 South to exit 162. Merge onto Hwy 38/Hwy 99 toward Drain/ Elkton. Take Hwy 38 to Hwy 101 in Reedsport. Turn south on Hwy 101 and go approx. 26 miles. PORTLAND Directions from South 1-5 I-5 North. Take exit 119 toward Hwy 99S/Winston/Hwy 42W/ Coos Bay. Merge onto Coos BayRoseburg Hwy. Take a slight left at 5 Maryland Ave then continue on 8th St/ Coos Bay-Roseburg Hwy/ Hwy 42. 101 NEWPORT EUGENE 126 FLORENCE 101 REEDSPORT DRAIN 38 NORTH BEND CHARLESTON COOS BAY BANDON 38 138 Please Note: Charleston is unincorporated, so addresses may not be correct on GPS devices. Consult a map or call the Coos Bay Visitor Information Center at 800-824-8486 for accurate directions. 5 Get a map at any area visitor centers or email [email protected] to request a map. 42 101 GOLD BEACH Flying Here (Airport Code OTH) We boast the only commercial airport on the Oregon Coast with daily, non-stop flights from Portland and San Francisco! For ticket info, please visit www.united.com or www.seaportair.com. GRANTS PASS MEDFORD BROOKINGS OREGON CALIFORNIA rev: 05/2013 50 CENTRAL AVE, COOS BAY, OR 97420 541.269.0215 WWW.OREGONSADVENTURECOAST.COM 800.824.8486