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BEACHCOMBING Bastendorff
Beach County Park
2 miles SW
of Charleston. Panoramic view of Coos Bay entrance, jetties and
sunsets. Access to Bastendorff Beach via roadway to the beach.
541-888-5353 or 541-396-3121, x354. Seven
Devils State Recreation Site
and Whiskey
Run Beach.
8 miles south of Charleston on Seven Devils Rd. Great place for
finding banded agates, agatized
myrtle, jasper, and other woods.
Umpqua
River Lighthouse
19 miles N of North Bend off Hwy 101. First lighthouse
sited on Oregon Coast; originally built in 1857. Still operates as
navigational aid. Tours available during the summer months.
Cape
Arago Lighthouse
12 miles SW of Coos Bay. Located 100 feet above the ocean
on an islet just off Gregory Point. Original structures built
on this site in 1866 and 1908 were damaged by the weather and waves;
current tower illuminated in 1934. Still operates as a navigational
aid, therefore no public access is available. Listen for the unique
fog horn. Great views from Bastendorff Beach County Park and Oregon
Coast Trail between Sunset Bay and Shore Acres State Parks.
Coquille
River Lighthouse
20 miles S of Coos Bay off Hwy 101 at Bullard's Beach State
Park, Bandon. Built in 1896, decommissioned in 1939, and restored as
interpretive center in 1979. Open daily, Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Volunteer interpreters offer guided tours to tower. 541-347-2209. ROCK
HOUNDING Seven
Devils State Recreation Site and
Whiskey Run Beach
8 miles south of Charleston on Seven Devils Rd. Great place for
finding banded agates, agatized
myrtle, jasper, and other woods. SHIPWRECKS A
must-see for many South Coast visitors is the site of the stern of the
wrecked freighter
New Carissa, which ran aground on February 4, 1999. While
most of the wreckage has been removed, a large portion of the stern
section is still mired in the sand on the North Spit, just beyond the
surf. The site is accessible year-round via 4 wheel drive
vehicle or by hiking the 2.1 miles over the sand from the paved
road. Heading North on Highway 101, visitors will pass through
North Bend and across the McCullough Bridge, make a left turn at the
Oregon Dunes National Recreation area/Horsfall Beach turnoff. The road
takes drivers across the north bay and over the railroad tracks. At a
fork in the road, take the left fork onto the Trans Pacific Parkway
and follow the road for a few miles to the Bureau of Land Management
boat ramp. Go about 100 yards farther and the entrance to the North
Spit road to the New Carissa is on the right. There are several
openings along the road where you can get a glimpse of the New Carissa,
but the best site is an overlook two miles down the road from the
start of the North Spit access. CAUTION: During summer months,
the dry sand areas of the North Spit beach are off limits since this
is one of the preferred nesting areas of the threatened Snowy Plover
birds. The Bureau of Land Management requires visitors to keep pets on
leashes and stay in the wet sand portion of the beach, that is exposed
at low tide, to avoid disturbing the nesting shorebirds. STORM WATCHING Sites
for catching outstanding wave action and views of the cliffs and ocean
include Shore
Acres State Park, Bastendorff
Beach County Park & South Jetty, Cape
Arago State Park and Simpson’s Reef Overlook. TIDE
POOLING Tide
pools are alive! They are home to a variety of plants and animals.
Habitat should not be damaged or species removed. Save the beauty of
the area for others to enjoy. Sunset
Bay State Park
3 miles SW of Charleston. Wind protected cove, shallow
waters in the bay. Easy access to a good selection of species. Cape
Arago State Park 5 miles SW of Charleston. South
Cove is open all year; North Cove is closed March 1 to June 30
to protect seal pups. Moderate access by steep trail. Excellent
variety of species. WHALE
WATCHING From
November through May, view the migration of gray whales from the
Arctic Sea to Baja California and back. By late December they are seen
in number off the Oregon Coast as they head south. Official whale
watching stations, including one at Shore
Acres State Park, are staffed with volunteers during the 'Official
Winter Whale Watch Week' between Christmas and New Year's Day. Whales
also can be sighted from the headlands at Cape
Arago State Park,
Simpson Reef Overlook, and Bastendorff
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Antique & Auction Co. of Southern Oregon 347 S. Broadway, Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-267-5361; 541-267-6570 after hours. Wide variety of antique and collectible items ranging from the ordinary to the unusual. Art Connection 165 S. 5th St. Suite B, Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-267-0186 E-mail: artcon@gte.net Art supplies, picture frames and more. Beauty and the Beast Antiques 615 Virginia Ave., North Bend, OR 97459 541-756-3670 E-mail: antiques@uci.net Largest antique store in Oregon's Bay Area. Wide variety of wonderful treasures! Bev's Flowers, Inc. 1096 Virginia, North Bend, OR 97459 541-756-1830 Full service florist. Fresh arrangements & plants. Balloons and gifts. Teleflora. Free local delivery (CB & NB) Boat Basin Plaza 1875 Sherman Avenue, North Bend, OR 97459 541-756-1215, E-mail: bbtb@uci.net New and used books galore! Special orders taken gladly. Brown's Studio & Camera Shop 2020 Sherman Ave., North Bend, OR 97459 541-756-5611 New & used camera equipment. Assortment of photographic accessories. Cedar Electric & Construction, Inc. 2356 Broadway, North Bend, OR 97459 541-756-3402 E-mail: gil@harborside.com Beautiful selection of all types and styles of lamps. Charleytown Marketplace 91152 Cape Arago Hwy., Charleston, OR 97420 541-888-0146 E-mail: charleytown@verizon.net The best of Oregon - 40 local artists & craftsmen; 5 Oregon candy companies; Misty Meadows jams; kites; jewelry; souvenirs; antiques; beachwear. Open 7 days a week. Checkerberry's Flowers & Gifts 169 N. 2nd Street (PO Box 1555), Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-269-5312 E-mail: flowers@checkerberrys.com Fresh flowers and unique gifts. Cone 9, Cookware & Espresso Bar Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Avenue, North Bend, OR 97459 541-756-4535 E-mail: cone.nine@verizon.net Wide variety of cookware, kitchen gadgets, specialty coffee and homemade goodies. Coos Grange Supply 1085 S. 2nd St., Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-267-7051 Plants, garden supplies, yard decorations, pet supplies, farm and home supplies. Dippin Dots (Ice Cream Shop) Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend, OR 97459 541-751-1754 E-mail: loudenbecks@hotmail.com Ice Cream shop featuring "Ice Cream of the Future" as seen on the Oprah show. Ice cream is flash-frozen at 360 degrees below zero turning it into individual dots. Fiddlesticks Gifts Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Avenue, North Bend, OR 97459 ( Mailing: PO Box 538, Coos Bay, OR 97420) 541-751-9033 E-mail: fiddle@att.net Largest selection of Italian Charms in the area starting at $2.50. World's smallest radio controlled car. Decorative & novelty lamps, water globes, clocks, sculpture, brass, crystal, jewelry & unusual knives. Fishermen's Wharf 63534 Kingfisher S-1 Charleston, OR 97420) E-mail: matt_ledoux@hotmail.com 541-888-8862 Fresh Fish! Located just off "D" Dock in the Charleston boat basin. Try their "fresh frozen" fillets which are processed 2 days after catch. Pick your own Dungeness Crab from their live tank or one of their pre-cooked iced crab - done daily. They will cook and clean your catch. Purchase canned and smoked Albacore and Salmon year round. Crab, shrimp or crawdad cocktails available and also McCormick batters and sauces to cook your seafood. Gloria's Gifts (in Wayne's Color Centre) 1000 N. Bayshore Drive, Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-267-2010 E-mail: wayne@wccinc.us Elegant embellishments for your home. Tables, lamps, pictures & mirrors. Intrada roosters & hens. Invite your holiday spirit to experience the inspiring collection of Christmas Decor that will be available during Thanksgiving week. The Handbag Co. 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend, OR 97459. E-mail: thehandbagco@yahoo.com Handbags in a wide variety of styles, colors and sizes. Jurgens Jewelers 1911 Newmark St., North Bend, OR 97459 541-751-0111; 800-262-0704 E-mail: info@jurgensrings.com Kinnee's Gifts n' Shells 91134 Cape Arago Hwy. (PO Box 5498), Charleston, OR 97420 541-888-5924 Shells, t-shirts, novelty items. My Yarn Shop 264-B S. Broadway, Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-266-8230 E-mail: knitting@myyarnshop.com Large selection of yarn, instructions and accessories for the knitter. Orcoast Traders 787 Newmark, Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-888-0394 E-mail: john-pundt@charter.net Antiques, coffee house, musical instruments. Oregon Wine Cellars, Etc. 155 S. Broadway, Coos Bay, OR 97459 E-mail: bestoregonwines@charterinternet.com Wines from approximately 50 Oregon Wineries; Complimentary tasting; Wine accessories; Full line of Oregon Micro brews; Local Gourmet Foods; Handmade cigars; Large assortment of Baltic Amber jewelry; Unique variety of gift items. Free Wireless Internet Access. The Oregon Connection 1125 S. 1st Street (PO Box 457) Coos Bay, OR 97420, 541-267-7804 1-800-255-5318 E-mail: sohconatracts@charterinternet.com Visit a working myrtlewood factory. Browse the gift department specializing in myrtlewood items that include dinnerware, decorative items, clocks, tables and more. Many clothing items, scarves, jewelry, candles and much more. Pony Village Mall 1611 Virginia Ave. North Bend, OR 97459. For a list of stores in the mall, mall hours and other vital information, log onto their website. The Pottery Company 145 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-267-0387 Wide variety of "Decorate it yourself" pottery projects. Select your project from a huge assortment of bisque ware pieces. Plan your design & choose your colors. Relax, paint and have fun -- be creative. When you're done, they clean up the mess. Your project will be clear glazed, fired in a kiln and ready in four days. The
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CRABBING Allowed year-round in bays, estuaries, beaches, tide pools, piers and jetties. Check Oregon Fishing Regulations for current limits and license requirements. May be taken using crab rings, pots, or baited lines. Dungeness and Red Rock crabs are available, but female Dungeness crabs may not be kept. Crab rings can be rented at Betty Kay Charters, and Bob’s Sport Fishing in Charleston. CLAMMING Abundant mussels, soft-shell, bay, butter, littleneck, cockle and gaper clams are available. All local waters are open for clamming. License is required. (Resident shellfishing license is $6.50 per year; 3-day non-resident license is $9.00). Clams may be taken by hand or hand-powered tools. It is unlawful to remove clams from shells before leaving clamming area. Each digger needs a separate container. Check at the Visitor Information Center for more information regarding limits or call Wavecrest Discoveries at 541-267-4027 to schedule a personalized "clamming excursion". |
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BOWLING North
Bend Lanes 1225 Virginia,
North Bend. Glow-in-the-dark bowling, automatic scoring, bumper
bowling, lounge, black light pool, video games, video poker, ATM.
Smoke free, family oriented facility. 541-756-0571
Boys
& Girls Club of SW Oregon (SWOYA)
3333 Walnut Avenue, Coos Bay. Year-round activities and summer
recreation programs. 541-267-3635
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MUSEUMS Coos
Art Museum 235 Anderson, Coos Bay. Established in 1966, the
Coos Art Museum is one of only four Art Museums in the State of
Oregon. It is currently housed in the former city post office
building, a beautiful example of the art deco style. The museum
features multi-discipline changing exhibits and a highly regarded
permanent print collection. The Steve Prefontaine Memorial Collection
is located on the 2nd Floor. The museum also offers educational
programs, slide talks and workshop, a rental/sales gallery and gift
shop. 541-267-3901.
Coos
County Logging Museum 705 Maple Street, Myrtle Point. A
permanent display of the tools, artifacts and photos of the early
logging industry. Housed in a building that is a replica of the
Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, the collection includes nine
large, hand carved myrtlewood panels depicting the glory days of
logging in bas-relief. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day,
Monday through Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm. Cultural Interpretive Exhibit Tribal Administration Offices, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay. Featuring artifacts, basketry and tool replicas of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. Open from 8:00am-5:00pm. For more information call 541-888-9577.
Marshfield
Sun Printing Museum
Front St. and Bayshore Drive (Hwy 101 North), Coos Bay.
Features original equipment of The Sun newspaper (1891-1944)
and exhibits on printing and local history. For current movie listings:
Pony Village Cinema 11
Movies in 11 separate theaters. Behind Pony Village Mall, North
Bend. Call 756-3447 for times and movies showing. For current live theatre listings, see the Community Calendar.
Egyptian Theatre 229
Broadway, Coos Bay. Sawdust
Theatre (Live theater)
Summer melodrama and olios performed every weekend by members of a
local cast. 1st and Adams, Coquille. 541-396-3947. For reservations,
please call 541-396-4563. Waterfront Players (Live theater) Pony Village Mall, North Bend. Call 541-756-2900 for information or email wprc@uci.net . Tickets available at Tee Shirt Express in the Pony Village Mall . |
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Bastendorff
Beach County Park
2 miles SW of Charleston. 101 paved sites. Panoramic view of
Coos Bay entrance, jetties and sunsets. Covered picnic shelters for
group use. Cabin rentals, RV camping year-round, picnicking,
fishing, whale watching, playground, phone, restrooms, and
wheelchair access. Access to Bastendorff Beach via roadway to the
beach. 541-888-5353 or 541-396-3121, X354 *
Bluebill
Campground 18 sites. Sand dunes and beachcombing nearby. Hiking
trail around Bluebill Lake. Restrooms, water and phone. Open May 15
- October 31. *
Horsfall Beach Parking Area / Campground 41 sites. ATV
access, beachcombing, surf fishing, restrooms, phone. *
Horsfall Campground / Staging Area
70 sites. ATV access, sand dunes, restrooms, water, wheelchair
access phone. Call 1-877-444-6777 for reservations. * Spinreel Campground / Staging Area 36 sites. ATV access, sand dunes, restrooms, paved sites, no hook-ups. Call 1-877-444-6777 for reservations. * Wild Mare Horse Camp 12 sites Horse camp with individual corrals. Hiking, restrooms, water, wheelchair access. Reservations: 1-877-444-6777 Sunset
Bay State Park
3 miles SW of Charleston. 131 paved sites. Year-round campground
with trailer and tent sites and yurts. Wind protected cove great for
scuba diving, swimming, and kayaking.
Small boat ramp (use depends on tides). Sandstone bluffs.
Enclosed meeting hall with electricity, heat and water available by
reservation; picnicking, volleyball area, hiking trail, tide pools,
restrooms, and phone. 541-888-3778, X26. Ten
Mile Lakes Park
Lakeside, 12 miles N. of North Bend. Ten Mile Lakes encompasses
2,723 acres of fishing, skiing, swimming, boating, and sailing fun.
Launching facilities, fishing dock, covered picnic shelters,
wheelchair access. Overnight camping. 541-396-3121, X354 William M. Tugman State Park 100 paved sites, 13 yurts. Hwy. 101, 13 miles N. of North Bend. RV and hiker/biker camping. Group picnic reservations, covered shelter with sink; boat ramp to freshwater Eel Lake and fishing dock. Swimming area and hiking trail. Showers, dump station and wheelchair access. Open year-round. 541-888-3778, X26 Alder Acres RV Park 1800 28th Court, Coos Bay. 70 RV sites to fit the large RV. Full and TV hook-ups, 20+30+50 amp. power, water, sewer, laundry facilities, hot showers, clubhouse, computer friendly hook-ups. Paved level sites, 31 pull-thru and back-in. Close to hospital. Pets OK on leash. Discover/MC/Visa accepted. 541-269-0999, 1-888-400-7275
Arbe's
RV Park 2625 Ocean Blvd Coos Bay. 70 paved sites.
RV's 21 or longer. Full and TV hook-ups, 20-30-50 amp, phones,
laundry facilities, restrooms, hot showers. Pull-thru and
back-in. Monthly/weekly rates. Close to medical offices
and hospital. AAA approved. 541-267-3030. Charleston
Marina RV Park 634025
Kingfisher Road, 9 miles west of Coos Bay. 110 paved sites. Daily,
monthly and annual moorage. Sewage pump-out. Charter fishing,
crabbing, whale watching, RV camping, Laundromat, showers, restrooms,
telephones, picnicking, marine supplies, bait & tackle, ice,
propane, wheelchair
accessible launch ramp. 541-888-9512 E-mail:
midwayrvpark@yahoo.com
Oceanside
RV Park 90281 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston. 71 full
hook-up sites on Bastendorff Beach. RV's any size. Tenters
welcome. Cable TV, phones, modem hook-up, restrooms/showers,
laundry facility, fish cleaning/crab cooking facilities, large YURT
for group functions, propane. Pets OK on leash. Daily/weekly rates.
Visa/MC accepted. 541- 888-2598, 1-800-570-2598
E-mail: oceanside@harborside.com Oregon
Dunes KOA 68632 Hwy 101, North Bend. 55 RV sites.
RV's any size. 3 Kamping Kabins. Tent sites, full
hook-ups, drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers, laundry
facility, convenience store, playground, ATV access to dunes.
Monthly rates. Pets OK on leash. Major credit cards accepted. 541-
756-4851, 1-800-KOA-4236 E-mail: odkoa@harborside.com Snug Harbor RV Park 91134 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston. 10 RV sites. Full hook-ups, cable TV, laundry facility, phone hook-ups available. Daily/weekly/monthly rates. In downtown Charleston, facing the South Slough National Estuarine Sanctuary. 541-888-5924
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Cape Arago State Park 5 miles SW of Charleston. Spectacular view of ocean and coastline. Fossils and tide pools. Historical marker. Steep but adequate trails to the beach. Hiking, fishing, whale watching, scuba diving, picnicking, restrooms. 541-888-3778, x26. Golden and Silver Falls State Park East of Coos Bay, 24 miles up Coos River Hwy. Old Growth Myrtlewood and Douglas Fir forest. Two scenic 100' waterfalls. Approx. ½ mile walk to each on natural trails. Hiking, picnicking, fishing, restrooms. 541-888-3778, X26 Shore Acres State Park 4 miles SW of Charleston. A scenic area where rugged shoreline meets sandstone cliffs. Enclosed observation shelter perfect for storm watchers. Whale watching, picnicking, hiking, restrooms, phone, wheelchair access. Famous for its beautiful 7-acre botanical gardens and Japanese lily pond. The gardens shine with over 250,000 lights during the annual Holiday Lights & Open House, from Thanksgiving through first weekend in January. Gift shop and historical interpretive information. Year-round parking fee. 541-888-3732 or 541- 888-3778, X26. Simpson
Reef Overlook
4 miles SW of Charleston, between Shore Acres & Cape Arago State
Parks. Excellent vantage point for viewing marine animals that make
the offshore rocks of Simpson Reef and Shell Island their home.
Seabird and whale watching, seal and sea lion viewing.
South
Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
5
miles S of Charleston on Seven Devils Rd. First estuarine reserve in
the nation. 4,700 acres of freshwater streams, upland forest, salt
marshes, mudflats, open water channel, nature trails, boardwalk and
tide flats. Many species of plants and animals. Interpretive center,
educational presentations, bookstore, restrooms, phone, wheelchair
access. wonderful area to explore by canoe or kayak. 541-888-5558 City
of Coos Bay Boardwalk & Interpretive Structures
Located on the waterfront in downtown Coos Bay. Covered pavilions with
interpretive signs and a 2/3 mile paved walkway along the Bay. Small
aquarium maintained by ODF&W and the Confederated Tribes. Great
place to watch ocean-going vessels coming into dock and for wildlife
viewing. 541-269-8918 College
Park Ash & Oak Streets,
North Bend 1.25 acres. Play structure, restrooms, picnic tables. North Bend Municipal Pool 1600 Pacific Avenue, North Bend. 25 yard by 25 meter horseshoe shaped indoor pool. Year round public swimming pool, party rental, water aerobics, showers. 541-756-4915 Oak
Street Park Oak & Kinney, North Bend. 1.24 acres. Open area
with a basketball court. State
Street Park State & Madrona Streets, North Bend. .92 acres.
Play structure, basketball court, open field.
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California Street Boat Ramp Located at the East end of California Street 2 blocks off of Hwy 101 in North Bend. Charleston
Marina and Launch Ramp
63534 Kingfisher Road, 9 miles west of Coos Bay. Daily, monthly and
annual moorage. Sewage pump-out. Charter fishing, crabbing, whale
watching, RV camping, Laundromat, showers, restrooms, telephones,
picnicking, marine supplies, bait and tackle, ice, propane, wheelchair
accessible launch ramp. 541-888-2548
Charleston
Shipyard
63130 Troller Road, on South Slough near Cape Arago Hwy. Full-service
boatyard with 200-ton marine ways and 40-ton travel lift; crane and
fork-lift services; dry-land vessel storage and work area; work docks.
541-888-3703
Eastside
Boat Ramp
Located at the west end of D Street in the Eastside District of Coos
Bay, west off Coos River Hwy. Easy access to Bay, Isthmus Slough and
north & south forks of Coos River. Restrooms, wheelchair access.
541-269-8918 North Spit BLM Boat Launch Facility Turn off Hwy 101 at Horsfall Dune and Beach access road. Watch for signs at Horsfall Beach junction and keep to the left. 70 boat trailer spaces. Day-use only. Bay access. Boating, bank fishing, crabbing (from boats only), wind surfing, wheelchair access, restrooms, phone. 541-756-0100 |
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ATV
RENTALS Far
West 4 Wheel Rentals, Inc,
68694 Sandy Way, North Bend. Let your spirit soar. For fantastic
family fun, come ride the Oregon Coast on Far West ATV Rentals. Open
sun up to sun down year round. See the Oregon Dunes and thrill to the
sites and sounds while cruising along on your choice of a
variety of 4-wheelers. Spinreel Dune Buggy Rentals, Inc. 67045 Spinreel Lane, North Bend. Rent ATV's to drive in the dunes. Tours available. Large groups or families. 541-759-3313 BOWLING North Bend Lanes 1225 Virginia, North Bend. Glow-in-the-dark bowling, automatic scoring, bumper bowling, lounge, black light pool, video games, video poker, ATM. Smoke free, family oriented facility. 541-756-0571 CASINO The
Mill Casino • Hotel
3201 Tremont Avenue (Hwy 101), North Bend. Hotel with rooms
overlooking the Bay, Casino with slots, blackjack, poker and bingo.
Waterfront restaurant open 24 hours a day, seafood or prime rib
buffets, and lounge. Entertainment scheduled. 541-756-8800 or
1-800-953-4800 DISC
GOLF Disc
golf courses are located at Windsor
Park in
North Bend 541-756-4613 or 541-756-2656 and Mingus
Park in Coos Bay
541-267-5566 Coastal
Fitness Center 159 N. 4th
Street, Coos Bay. Boys & Girls Club of SW Oregon (SWOYA) 3333 Walnut Ave |