Coos Bay Attractions
Coos Bay (pop. 15,375) is located near the coast of the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Coos River in Oregon. For the outdoor enthusiast there is a wealth of opportunities including whale watching, Llama trekking, fishing, boating, golfing, and many other sporting activities. The town also features a boardwalk and retail area, popular with locals and visitors.
Coos Art Museum
The Coos Art Museum features a range of displays by local, national, and international artists. The permanent collection contains 530 works of art.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Coos Bay Surroundings
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Cape Arago State Park
Cape Arago State Park offers a scenic headland with hiking trails, a sandy beach, tidal pools, migrating whalesas well as seal and sea lion colonies.
Charleston, Oregon
Charleston is located just west of Coos Bay and is a popular fishing spot. Charter boats also offer opportunities for whale-watching and sightseeing.
Charleston - Shore Acres State Park
Shore Acres State Park is the site of the former mansion of Louis Simpson who founded North Bend. The Mansion no longer stands but the gardens on the grounds have been preserved and maintained and are now open to the public. The park also offers spectacular views of the ocean from it's cliff-top location and trails leading to the shoreline.
Golden and Silver Falls State Park
The Golden and Silver Falls State Park is a small park located at the end of the Coos River Highway. It offers hiking opportunities to the two waterfalls through old-growth firs and cedars.
Myrtle Point - Coos County Logging Museum, Oregon
The Coos County Logging Museum in Myrtle Point is located in a unique dome-shaped building. It features displays related to the logging industry from the early 1900's.
Hours
May 26 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
North Bend, Oregon
North Bend (pop. 9,500) is located on the Oregon coast and is known as the Gateway to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. It offers a variety of outdoor activities.
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
50 East Central Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
United States
50 East Central Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
United States
Phone 1 (541) 269-0215
Fax 1 (541) 269-2861
North Bend - Coos County Historical Society Museum
(In North Bend, Oregon)
The Coos County Historical Society Museum in North Bend focuses on the history of the area from pioneer times.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Reedsport, Oregon
Reedsport (pop. 4,300) is located at the mouth of the Umpqua River on the Oregon coast. The town was built on a low-lying tideland which had been built up using clay from the surrounding area. Regular flooding eventually led to the construction of a dike which protects the lower levels of the town. The area is a popular with sport-fisherman.
Reedsport-Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
805 US 101 Avenue
Reedsport, OR 97467
United States
805 US 101 Avenue
Reedsport, OR 97467
United States
Phone 1 (541) 271-3495
Fax 1 (541) 271-3496
Reedsport - Umpqua Discovery Center
(In Reedsport, Oregon)
The Umpqua Discover Center in Reedsport features a variety of displays and interactive exhibits related to the natural history and cultural history of the Lower Umpqua area and the Oregon coast.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Family | $ 20.00 |
| Adult | $ 8.50 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 7.50 |
| Child 15 & under | $ 4.50 |
| Child 5 & under | $ 2.00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
