Welcome to the Official Blog for The Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau! We believe there is no place like the Oregon Coast and want to share stories, events, photos and more information in our blog.
We have world class fishing, dunes, beaches, hiking trails, bird watching, gardens, unique gift, craft and antique shops, casinos, music, museums- and more. The Oregon’s Adventure Coast is an all season destination, with surprises and memories around every turn. We have a variety of fun itineraries, and offer oodles of other great ideas for your next adventure!
Have a story you’d like to share on our blog? Email us at info@oregonsadventurecoast.com
On the way into North Bend/Coos Bay, there is a Myrtlewood factory on the side of the road where visitors will find gourmet treats and handcrafted artisan products unique to our region. You have probably noticed the giants signs for The Oregon Connection, one of the largest and oldest factories in Oregon. Its specialty …
The Charleston Merchants Association’s Annual Crab Feed will be held at the Old Charleston School House on Seven Devils Road on Saturday February 11. The event, now in its 27th year, is a fundraiser for the Charleston Visitor Center and one of our favorite local traditions.
Over 1000 people attend each …
Oyster lovers, let me let you in on a little secret: you will find some of the best oyster dishes you have ever tasted on the Southern Oregon Coast. Yup! Trust me, it’s true! We got oysters like nobody’s business and all our oysters are farmed locally. Here are some …
No trip to Oregon’s Adventure Coast is complete without a Dungeness crab feast; and the best crab are always the ones you bring up yourself from the waters of lower Coos Bay (especially during this time of year). Fall is typically the best time to crab here on the Oregon …
Looking to get your spook on and celebrate Halloween on the Oregon Coast? Here are some of our top picks of Halloween activities on Coos Bay/North Bend/Charleston area this year. Be safe out there!
Visit (if you dare) the Little Theatre on the Bay Haunted House Who better to “act” like vampires, …
The Southern Oregon Coast comes alive each summer with a multitude of festivals, music, cultural events and more.
The Oregon Coast Music Festival is one of the most popular annual events on the Southern Oregon Coast and attracts an estimated 5000+ music lovers to our area. This 10 day festival is …
“I like to make people stop and say-I’ve never seen anyone run like that before. It’s more than just a race, it’s a style. It’s doing something better than anyone else.” – Steve Prefontaine
Running fans from all over travel to Coos Bay, Oregon each year to get a glimpse of …
When the Tide is out, the table is set!
What: Clamboree! When: Saturday, June 25, 2011 10am-6pm Where: Coos Bay, Oregon. Empire District (downtown area along Newmark Avenue). Venues include the Fire Hall, the Hollering Place, Ed Lund Park, the Tribal House of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw tribes.
Clamboree! is a celebration …
Coos Art Museum is one of the best kept secrets on Oregon’s Adventure Coast. This cultural gem is the third oldest art museum in Oregon and it contains six galleries (over 5600 square feet)! The Museum promotes the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through their exhibits, art …
Here on Oregon’s Adventure Coast, we have a number of local “gems” we love to brag about. One such gem is the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve- our local Oregon Coast Spotlight this month.
The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (South Slough NERR) is a 5,000 acre natural area …