- Bandon, the "Storm-watching Capital of the World" and one of the most captivating towns on the coast.
- In September, it becomes the "Cranberry Capital of Oregon" with a grand festival.
- Visit the 100-year-old Bandon Lighthouse at Bullards Beach State Park.
- The Old Town district of Bandon is a center for art galleries along with shops and great dining places.
Port Orford & Gold Beach
- Port Orford is a natural deepwater harbor and a busy fishing center, especially when salmon run in the nearby Sixes
and Elk rivers.
- Gold Beach was named for the gold that was found near here in the mid-1800's.
- Boaters and hikers often view bears, otters, beavers, sea lions, eagles and osprey.
Brookings & Harbor
- Brookings benifits from weather patterns that give it the warmest average temperatures on the coast.
- It is also a center for commercial flower growing, and the city celebrates an annual Azalea Festival over
Memorial Day weekend.
- Large offshore monoliths captivate campers at Harris Beach State Park, just north of Brookings.
- Explore a myrtlewood grove and walk through a large stand of redwood trees in Loeb State Park.
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