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Adventure is Our Middle Name fishing, crabbing and clamming. Hit the sand in an We welcome you to Oregon’s Adventure ATV, hike along winding trails, bike Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, on top-rated mountain biking trails, where the land meets the bay and the sea, and run along the same path as legend opening up an abundance of possibilities, and local hero, Steve Prefontaine. Take a with plenty of Space to Spread Out. chance with Vegas-style gaming, take in a We invite you to explore, to discover, to feel, movie at the historic Egyptian Theatre, and to know…at land’s end, adventure begins. take time to dine upon the freshest seafood. On Oregon’s Adventure Coast, you will find Your adventure awaits. not just something to do, but something you Visit OregonsAdventureCoast.com to plan want to do, full of adventure, nature, wildlife, your visit to Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos culture, arts and athletics. Bay, North Bend, Charleston. Water activities abound, from kayaking, scuba diving and surfing to world-class 3 2 541-269-0215 OregonsAdventureCoast.com Awe Inspiring Majesty

Powerful. Enormous. Breathtaking. The The dramatic drumbeat of crashing waves as view from the irresistible force of the ocean meets the Lighthouse immovable rocks of the shore, molding the Viewpoint on the way coastline to look like it does today – rugged to Cape Arago State Park and magnificent. Shore Acres State Park is is one of the most stunning the ideal place to witness Mother Nature’s sights along the entire Adventure power. Lauded as the Best Storm Watching Coast. The existing lighthouse Location on the Coast, you can view the structure, built in 1909 on the site of famed crashing waves that go up to 300 feet Oregon’s very first lighthouse, is an high. It doesn’t have to be storming to enjoy important part of the Adventure Coast’s the waves, though. Just pick a day when history as it provided navigational aid and swells are predicted to be high. warned mariners away from the dangerous, Every wave is one of a kind. rocky shoreline until 2006. Spotting it from one of the several viewpoints along Cape Arago Loop is a breathtaking moment. 5 4 541-269-0215 OregonsAdventureCoast.com

What Lies Beneath day on the beach, relaxing and catching surf perch. Those looking for Variety is the name of the game when it a peaceful lakeside trip will find many comes to fishing. We offer world-class fishing locations with plentiful perch, bass, and year-round, with fresh water rivers and lakes trout. No matter where you go fishing on as well as bay and ocean saltwater options. the Adventure Coast, you’re bound to make The fun and sport of fishing builds memories some lasting memories. of a lifetime. Halibut is a spring and early summer fishery, While here, it is worth exploring the different while Albacore Tuna tend to be offshore from types of fishing, from shore, charter boat, mid-summer through early fall. Bottomfish are bridge, and even kayak. The local bait and available all year long – weather permitting. tackle shops offer all the gear, plus advice for Check the ODF&W website for bottomfish the novice and experienced anglers. catch limits. Salmon and steelhead fishing The crabbing here is second to none and trips make for fantastic can be done any time of the year off the stories. But one of our docks. The best meals are the ones you catch local favorites is yourself, so throw out a crab trap from the to spend a dock or a charter and wait. You can charter warm a trip from guides who know the best spots. The refreshing ocean air and views of the spectacular coast just adds to the flavor. 7 6 541-269-0215 OregonsAdventureCoast.com

Hit the Miles of Dunes Zipping up and down the stunning Pacific Ocean Pulse-pounding adventure hides over beach dunes is a hair-raising good and around every new dune on Oregon’s time that’s sure to be remembered for Adventure Coast. The electric atmosphere years to come. The dunes extend inland means excitement is in the air, and beach as much as two and a half miles and are access allows for thrilling experiences the perfect place to create unforgettable whenever adventure calls. Located between stories. The shifting, sand sculpted nature of Spinreel Campground and Horsfall Road, the The Dunes means every adventure is one of a area’s largest riding area is a surefire way to kind and ever changing. have an adrenaline-filled trip. Adventure is in the very DNA of Coos Bay, The Oregon Dunes National Recreation North Bend and Charleston. And ATVing is an Area, is the largest expanse of coastal undoubtedly exhilarating way to experience sand dunes in North America and needs the area. Other activities in The Dunes include to be experienced first-hand to really be beach combing, photography, surf fishing, appreciated. The area extends for 40 miles horseback riding, fat tire biking and hiking. along the coast, and has dunes that tower over 500 feet above sea level. 9 8 541-269-0215 OregonsAdventureCoast.com

Real Face Time a campsite to be found and space to spread out The Adventure Coast’s numerous camping opportunities create the perfect backdrop While here, visit any of the five for reconnecting with family and friends. lighthouses that are within an hour Each campground has it’s own universe, with of Coos Bay and North Bend. It is truly vista, flora, fauna, and activities. There’s no one great way to see the area. Hiking better way to strengthen a relationship than and biking are two other options that can to experience nature without being tethered be done at almost any level – from casual to to a device, and camping allows for time to intense. Finding ways to reconnect and stay explore and be with family and friends. close to family and friends isn’t always easy in a busy life. But coming together here changes Camping’s great every season here, but that. After settling in, turn off the devices and make sure you account for the weather. turn up the conversation. Whenever you decide to disconnect there’s 11 10 541-269-0215 OregonsAdventureCoast.com

From Mountains to Sea roam the ocean beaches collecting Let the landscape capture your imagination. shells and rocks. This distinctive There is no better place to be inspired area attracts a vast collection of and rejuvenated. As the morning sun rises birds and wildlife, and contains unique over the mountains to the east, it lights the vegetation. Experience nature at your own connection of where the rivers meet the pace, without distractions. ocean, and illuminates the dunes, beaches and coastline. All this natural majesty will have that voice in your head saying, “I can’t believe we’re here, Wave action creates mist clouds, ever there are no words to describe this”. Allow changing in shape and formation. This is yourself to leave behind your busy life, taking a place for meditation and introspection. time to appreciate the awe-inspiring views Spend time gazing upon the tide pools and the remarkable diversity of the terrain. tucked under cliffs and rocks. Explore Sit quietly . . . listen to the gentle waves lap the rolling estuaries or along the shore as you view the spectacular sunset over the Pacific. 13 12 541-269-0215 OregonsAdventureCoast.com Make Some Tracks

The scenery that makes Unique trails of all up the unique setting difficulty levels allow on Oregon’s Adventure everyone to experience Coast is spell-binding nature in their own way. Views for the senses. Visitors of the many majestic waterfalls capture enchanting are accessible via hiking trails, moments that with each one leading to a are the best of rare and timeless sightseeing memories. opportunity. With such a wide The magic doesn’t end with array of terrain waterfalls though; wooded river and vistas, it’s trails, dramatic ocean cliffs, and no wonder that beach-side options all make hiking is on for their own, one-of-a-kind most guests’ experience. Each excursion is “Must Do” special, from sand dunes to rocky lists when switchbacks, so every hike creates they come to a magical and gorgeous photo the area. op. Whether going out and back, or just making a big loop, Oregon’s Adventure Coast has almost any trail need covered. 15 14 541-269-0215 OregonsAdventureCoast.com Enjoy the Turf and Surf

At Oregon’s Adventure Coast, we have activities of all excitement and intensity levels.

If you’re looking for thrills, they won’t be hard to come by. Mountain or fat tire biking, makes for an adrenalin-rich adventure off the beaten path. So whether you ride for a week, or just 15 minutes, you’re sure to have a good time. Our expertly engineered Whiskey Run Mountain Biking Trail is rated as one of the top single-track trail systems on the west coast! If you are looking for an intense experience in the Oregon Dunes that does not include an ATV, try fat tire biking over the undulating and ever-changing sands. With multiple trail systems, beaches, dunes, and paths, our wonderfully diverse landscape offers a different backdrop for every ride.

And if you love the terrain from the ground, imagine seeing the rugged coastline from the water! Riding the waves on the Adventure Coast is a must- do excursion for every daredevil. Check out Bastendorff Beach for exhilarating surfing. The local surf community offers lessons for a variety of skill levels and the best places to surf based on conditions.

For the less adventurous, take to the water in a kayak or stand up paddleboard (SUP) in our lakes, rivers, streams, bays and estuary. There

is just nothing like a self-propelled adventure 17

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Gaming on the Coast Come and test your luck with over 1,000 slots You’ll find 24/7 casino excitement on featuring old favorites and some of Oregon’s Adventure Coast. In fact, there are the newest electronic games out there. two casinos to choose from! The Mill Casino • For something new, take lessons on how Hotel & RV Park and Three Rivers Casino to play table games, or check out slot and - Coos Bay, offer some of the most fun- other tournaments. There are opportunities filled, Vegas-style and casino-gaming in the for high rollers, medium stakes players and Pacific Northwest. Here, gaming is coupled those who choose to sit and chat with friends with dining and new and old, while playing penny slots – all entertainment; with the chance to win. all for your pleasure. From fireworks to seasonal and holiday events to all kinds of themed activities, the fun is infectious! Gaming is just another example of how you can make your own adventure here. 19 18 541-269-0215 OregonsAdventureCoast.com

Engage In Coastal Culture must-see, opening frequently for events, live music, and movies. The Oregon’s Adventure Coast boasts several history of the building reverberates off the fascinating museums and many interesting walls, and the original paint from 1925. historical sites. The Coos History Museum stimulates your curiosity with more than Not to be outdone, the Oregon Coast 250,000 photographs and more than 50,000 Historical Railway Museum’s signature artifacts. Investigate rich Native American Baldwin steam locomotive dates back to history and immerse yourself in the area’s 1922. This open-air mini-museum shows off captivating mining and logging tradition. other railroad and logging equipment as The Marshfield Sun Printing Museum gives a well, inviting anyone to come and learn. The glimpse into printing from the late 1800’s to Charleston Marine Life Center is an interactive early 1900’s. and exciting place for discovery. Five exhibit galleries focus on coastal ecosystems, deep- The Coos Art Museum is filled with as many water habitats, fisheries, marine mammals, as 24 changing exhibitions, so each trip and ongoing marine research. promises a little something different. The historic Egyptian Theatre, with its grand Egyptian Revival style decor, is an absolute 21 20 541-269-0215 OregonsAdventureCoast.com

Feast on Our Bounty Pick up some of these options To Go and enjoy a picnic If your taste buds are craving local fresh at the spectacular state parks: seafood, international cuisine, tasty American Sunset Bay, Shore Acres, and Cape fare, or craft beverages, you will have Arago. Each offer stunning views and you a multitude of choices along Oregon’s will be rejuvenated even if you have a short Adventure Coast. Choose to dine or imbibe time to see nature’s beauty. You might even with beautiful views of the water, kitchy urban catch a magical sunset when you do. settings or outdoor patios. Take a leisurely scenic drive along the coast and you will find Savor our enticing delicacies and local brews, an array of options to tantalize your palate. and enjoy the talent of local and national musicians, at one of our many festivals - BBQ, Farm and sea to table specialties abound Blues & Brews on the Bay, the Blackberry Arts here with fresh takes on comfort foods, Festival and the Charleston Crab Feed, to upscale delicacies, and inventive creations. name just a few. Visit the Events page Follow the Wild Rivers Coast Food Trail on our website for more fairs and discover these new cuisines, and festivals. you-pick-em farms, and buy-right- off the docks opportunities. 23 22 541-269-0215 OregonsAdventureCoast.com

In the Footsteps of a Legend and his awards and memorabilia. For a full list of Steve Prefontaine, Pre to his fans, holds a monuments and directions, visit the special place in the hearts and minds of Coos Bay Visitor Information Center. the citizens of Coos Bay. Born in 1951, he discovered his gift for running fast and far You, too, can run where this legend and at the age of 15. It was along the southern International track star ran. Follow his steps coastal dunes and on his high school track during the Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run, team where Pre developed his hunger to be a challenging 10K road race held the 3rd the best in his field, and to do it with style. Saturday in Sept: www.prefontainerun.com. When he ran, those fortunate enough to Pre also trained on 7 Devils Road - the witness it saw something they had never seen name says it all! Test your mettle against before, or since. the rugged coastline during the Annual Charleston Salmon Run Marathon, Half Coos Bay commemorates Pre’s life and Marathon, 10K and 1M Crab Walk legacy with monuments, plaques and a mural held the 1st Saturday in Oct: depicting his time growing up here, all the www.charlestonsalmonrun.com. American records he held at the time of his death in See the mural of this iconic May 1975, athlete, shown below, on the walls along Broadway Street, in downtown Coos Bay. 25 24 541-269-0215 OregonsAdventureCoast.com

HOTELS, MOTELS & INNS ($ = Up to $99; $$ = $100-$199; $$$ = $200+) *Chamber Member

Restaurants/Bar/ Fitness Center WiFi Room Service Continental or Handicap Pet Friendly Full Breakfast Accessible Meeting Pool/Hot Tub Kitchens Facilities

Itty Bitty Inn ($$) 1504 Sherman Ave, North Bend | (541) 756-6398 ittybittyinn.com | 5 Units | BED & BREAKFASTS *Chamber Member The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park * ($$-$$$) 3201 Tremont, North Bend | (800) 953-4800 • (541) 756-8800 Coos Bay Manor B&B 27

RV PARKS & CAMPING VACATION *Chamber Member RENTAL HOMES Alder Acres RV Park * The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park * *Chamber Member 1800 N. 28th Court, Coos Bay 3201 Tremont, North Bend (541) 269-0999 (541) 756-8800 / (800) 953-4800 Annie’s Cottage * Loft by the Lighthouse www.alderacres.com www.themillcasino.com Coos Bay • Email to Book On Lighthouse Beach [email protected] (541) 888-8386 Arbe’s RV Park * Oceanside RV Park * www.anniescottage.org www.loftbythelighthouse.com 2625 Ocean Blvd SE, Coos Bay 90281 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (541) 267-3030 (888) 717-7384 Bay Breeze Vacation Home Lou’s Bay View Vacation Rental www.oceansideRVresort.com Charleston Charleston Bastendorff Beach County Park * (209) 668-9054 www.vrbo.com/235620 63379 Bastendorff Beach Rd, Oregon Dunes KOA www.scod.com/baybreeze/bay- Charleston • (541) 888-5353 - or- 68632 Hwy 101, North Bend breeze.html Once Upon a Tide - Upper Level (541) 396-3121 x356 (541) 756-4851 / (800) 562-4236 Charleston www.oregonduneskoa.com Bayview House - North Bend www.vrbo.com/9201662ha Bay Point Landing Modern North Bend Camping Resort * Oregon Dunes National www.abnb.me/7gq4uCcDRhb Once Upon a Tide - Lower Level 92443 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay Recreation Area Campsites Charleston (541) 351-9160 North Bend: 877-444-6777 Cape Arago Ocean Studio Suite www.vrbo.com/9186766ha www.baypointlanding.com www.recreation.gov Charleston www.airbnb.com/rooms/48942978 Oregon Coast Vacation Retreat * - Bluebill Campground Charleston Box Car Hill Campground * - Horsfall Beach Cape Arago Sanctuary on the Sea (503) 345-9399 92799 Trans Pacific Pkwy, North - Horsfall Campground Bend Charleston Ask for Deer House - Unit #1554 - Spinreel Campground www.airbnb.com/rooms/48942865 www.vrbo.com/306282 (541) 751-0001 • (855) 751-0001 - Wild Mare Horse Camp www.boxcarhill.com The Beach House in Coos Bay Portside Vacation House Plainview RV Park * Charleston Charleston Charleston Marina RV Park * 91904 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston 63402 Kingfisher Road, Charleston (805) 720-3493 (541) 888-5544 (541) 888-5166 [email protected] www.portsidebythebay.com (541) 888-9512 www.plainviewmotel.com www.charlestonmarina.com Below the Falls Lodge Vacation Home at Lighthouse Riley Ranch County Park Kelley’s RV Park * Allegany Beach 93507 Riley Ranch Lane, North Bend www.belowthefallslodge.com Charleston 555 S. Empire Blvd, Coos Bay (541) 396-7755 (541) 888-6531 (360) 921-8090 www.co.coos.or.us/Departments/ Dune Haven www.airbnb.com/rooms/16996208 www.kelleys-rv-park.com CoosCountyParks/RileyRanch.aspx North Bend Lucky Loggers RV Park (541) 759-3601 For more vacation rentals, visit Snug Harbor RV Park * www.airbnb.com/rooms/45080408 www.vrbo.com 250 E Johnson Ave, Coos Bay 91134 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston (541) 267-6003 • (888) 267-6003 www.homeaway.com (541) 888-5924 Little Cabin on the River www.airbnb.com www.luckyloggerRV.com Allegany Sunset Bay State Park * Midway RV Park (541) 269-7745 89814 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston www.airbnb.com/rooms/6306066 92478 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay (541) 888-4902 / (800) 452-5687 (541) 888-9300

www.oregonstateparks.org 29 28 541-269-0215 OregonsAdventureCoast.com Pack Comfortable & Casual EVENTS & FESTIVALS Our mild, median yearly temperature varies The calendar is full of not-to-be-missed by only 15°F, so pack a jacket, long pants and events and festivals, visit our website today, sweaters, but don’t forget your swimsuits and OregonsAdventureCoast.com for the whole list! shorts during the summer. November, December and January are the JAN Storm Watching & AUG Blackberry Arts Festival, Whale Watching The Mill’s Food Truck Off, & wettest months, but a jacket with a Charleston Seafood Festival hood is a year-round staple. FEB Charleston Crab Feed SEP Mill-Luck Salmon It’s important to have hearty and MAR South Coast Clambake Celebration, Bay Area Fun Festival, Music Festival Prefontaine Memorial Run, & comfortable footwear, layers for Cruz the Coos heating up and cooling down, APR Charleston Oyster Feed OCT Charleston Salmon Run & MAY BBQ, Blues & Brews and any specific gear like Octoberfish waders for fishing, boots on the Bay NOV Holiday Lights at Shore for hiking or a wetsuit JUN Clamboree Acres & Storm Watching for surfing. JUL Waterfront Fireworks, Christmas Tree Lightings, July Jubilee & Oregon Coast DEC Shore Acres Holiday Lights, Storm Music Festival Watching & Little Ole Opry’s Average Temperatures: Country Christmas January Highs 53ºF; Lows 39ºF August Highs 68ºF; Lows 53ºF VARIOUS TIMES Tall Ships in the Bay Annual Precipitation: 65 inches, with close to half between November and January. Sunshine: On average, there are 186 sunny days per year. 31 30 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 I-5 101 I-5 North. Take exit 119 toward Hwy 99S/Winston/Hwy 42W/Coos Bay. Merge onto Coos Bay-Roseburg 5 Hwy. Take a slight left at Maryland Ave, then continue on 8th Street/Coos Bay-Roseburg Hwy/Hwy 42. Follow Hwy 42 to Hwy 101 south of Coos Bay. Turn NEWPORT north on Hwy 101 and go approximately 5 miles to Coos Bay.

EUGENE Flying Here FLORENCE 126 (Airport Code OTH) 101 We boast the only commercial airport on the Oregon Coast with direct flights REEDSPORT DRAIN 8 8 to San Francisco and seasonal direct flights to Denver. For more information 18 visit www.flyoth.com. NORTH BEND CHARLESTON COOS BAY Please Note: Charleston is unincorporated, so addresses may BANDON 2 not be correct on GPS devices. Consult a map or call the Coos Bay Visitor Information Center at 541-269-0215 for accurate directions. Get a 5 map at any area visitor center or email [email protected] to 101 request a map.

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