Our Adventure Blog

The Oregon Coast is famous for its natural beauty, but anyone who visits knows the weather and ocean can change in an instant. This winter, we encourage visitors to Coast Like a Local by checking weather patterns and tide schedules before heading out. Our Executive Director, Janice Langlinais, recently sat down with KOIN 6 Chief Meteorologist Josh Cozart to talk about the winter storm season on the Southern Oregon Coast, including the difference between King Tides and High Surf events. You can watch the full KOIN 6 Interview with Janice and Josh here, but here are some key takeaways from that important conversation....

The Holiday Lights at Shore Acres are just the beginning. Explore the top seasonal activities and highlights on Oregon’s Adventure Coast....

If classic cinema and entertainment in a historic venue sound appealing, then the Egyptian Theatre is a great destination to add to your Oregon Coast travel itinerary. With its ornate hieroglyphic décor, towering pharaoh statues, and a magnificent Wurlitzer organ still filling the theatre with music 100 years later, it’s an experience you won’t soon forget....

What are King Tides and do they cause High Surf conditions? Answers to these and many other common questions visitors have....

The historic cemeteries located throughout Coos County tell the stories of the remarkable people and history of our region. And with nearly 100 documented cemeteries in Coos County alone, there is no shortage of secrets from the past to be discovered by history buffs....

Travel Oregon has announced that Oregon is the first state in the U.S. to be designated by Wheel the World as Accessibility Verified, a milestone that makes visiting Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston more inclusive than ever. Oregon’s Adventure Coast, along with a dozen other coastal communities, has also been named a Destination Verified location by Wheel the World....

From majestic dunes to exceptional seafood, Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston offers something for everyone, whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a family vacation. In this guest post, adventure travel experts Gwyn and Ami Manser share their top recommendations for 10 can’t-miss experiences in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston....

Autumn is one of the best-kept secrets on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston. To make your fall getaway even sweeter, several of our hotel properties are offering our visitors 15% off lodging for a limited time! Here's a round-up of some of our top-rated activities to enjoy this autumn in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, according to popular opinion....

Oregon’s Adventure Coast is partnering with EnChroma, creators of glasses for color blindness, to promote International Color Blindness Awareness Month this September; learn how you can enter to win one of two free pairs of EnChroma outdoor glasses!...

As the Coos History Museum & Maritime Collections prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary at its beautiful bayfront facility with the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser on September 27, 2025, we recognize this as the right moment to highlight this local treasure and their efforts to preserve and share the history of a region shaped by centuries of Indigenous traditions, a deep maritime heritage, and the resilience of a community surrounded by natural beauty....

We are honored to welcome visitors from across the nation and beyond each year to Oregon's Adventure Coast for the Prefontaine Memorial Run, a signature event of the annual Bay Area Fun Festival. On the 50th anniversary of his passing, we reflect on the extraordinary legacy of Steve Prefontaine, the internationally acclaimed distance runner from Coos Bay whose passion and determination helped ignite the running movement that continues to inspire athletes and enthusiasts around the world today....

In the spirit of the salmon’s return, the Salmon Celebration comes back to Oregon’s Adventure Coast on September 13–14, 2025, commemorating 20 years since local Indigenous communities first shared this sacred tradition with the public. Coquille Indian Tribe Chief Jason Younker joined us to reflect on the celebration’s history, purpose, and the enduring significance of salmon to Oregon’s tribes....

Twenty years before he became the small-town police chief in the blockbuster Jaws, award-winning actor Roy Scheider was honing his craft on the stage of Little Theatre on the Bay (LTOB) in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston. He acted, directed, and even built sets for the community theater that helped shape his early career. As Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re looking back at the formative years this Hollywood legend spent on Oregon’s Adventure Coast....

The 4th Annual Coquille River Smallmouth Bass Derby, running now through October 1, is more than a fishing competition. It's a season-long effort to protect native fish by removing an invasive predator, with the chance to earn some serious cash along the way....

Visitors are already booking their timed entry vehicle passes for the 2025 Holiday Lights at Shore Acres, open nightly (holidays included) from 4:30 to 9:00 pm, November 27 through December 31, 2025. Whether you've been to the holiday lights display before or this is your first time hearing about it, here's everything you need to know to plan your visit and make the most of the upcoming holiday season that is (believe it or not) just around the corner. Come see why the holidays shine brighter in 2025 on Oregon's Adventure Coast!...

From free festivals and outdoor adventures to complimentary access to local museums, there is no shortage of budget-friendly experiences waiting for you here. Join us as we explore some of our top picks for enjoying Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston for free (or on the cheap)....

Sure, the iconic Oregon Coast destinations like Shore Acres State Park and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area deserve every bit of appreciation they get, but if you stop there, you're only scratching the surface. Dig a little deeper, and you'll find many off-the-radar experiences that also offer a memorable travel experience....

Notice anything new on Oregon's Adventure Coast? You're not alone! Last month, the Coquille Tribe and the Coquille Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) officially announced The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park is now the Ko-Kwel Casino Resort \| Coos Bay. Read more about this exciting new chapter in the casino and hotel’s 30-year history!...

Last month, Oregon’s Adventure Coast proudly hosted the premiere of the Accessible Oregon Coast Film Tour at Coos Bay’s historic Egyptian Theatre. The event sparked powerful conversations around access, inclusion, and what it takes to create a truly welcoming destination. Thank you to the Oregon Coast Visitors Association, GLP Films, and Travel Oregon for uniting accessibility advocates, tourism leaders, and coastal communities....

Oregon's Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston features the very best of the Pacific Northwest natural beauty, a rich history, community festivals, performing arts, food, and more family-friendly adventures than we can list in one post! Plan your escape from the heat this summer, kick back, and enjoy some blissfully cool, comfortable temperatures that average in the mid-high 60s. Here are eight events and activities we're looking forward to this summer in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston....