The South Coast Clambake Music Festival, happening March 13–16, 2025, is more than just a music event—it’s a dynamic celebration of arts, culture, and community. This beloved annual tradition draws both locals and visitors to Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, yet it still has a few surprises in store for you....

From exploring scenic trails and tide pools to savoring fresh local seafood and discovering local music, winter is the perfect time to embrace everything this region has to offer. Here are 20 ways to make the most of the winter beauty on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston....

Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston is deeply enriched by its Indigenous heritage, which has shaped the region for thousands of years. November is National Native American Heritage Month, the perfect time to recognize and honor the enduring impact and significant contributions of Indigenous peoples, including the Coquille Indian Tribe and the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians....

Oregon’s Adventure Coast offers numerous opportunities to experience live music that is distinctly our own. Whether it’s a local band playing at a cozy venue, a community concert in the park, or a special music-themed event, the region is brimming with musical moments that showcase the creativity and diversity of our local talent....

Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston is proud to announce that the city of Coos Bay has earned the prestigious title of Oregon Heritage All-Star Community, a distinction awarded by the Oregon Heritage/State Historic Preservation Office. This honor coincides with Coos Bay’s 150th anniversary, celebrating its rich indigenous and maritime roots....

Since opening in 2010, thousands of residents and visitors of Oregon’s Adventure Coast have experienced the Washed Ashore Project, one of the most powerful and captivating community-driven art projects in the country. You can imagine our joy when we learned that the organization has opened a facility in North Bend!...

Oregon’s Adventure Coast comes alive each summer and fall with outdoor events and festivals for all ages to enjoy. If you didn’t already have a road trip planned this summer, you will after reading this....

It’s worth noting that 2024 brings a tapestry of special anniversaries and milestones that have shaped our history and character. Join us this year as we celebrate these organizations and institutions that make this region unique!...

*Chef Vinny DiCostanzo shared his experience with four local businesses in his travel series, All Across Oregon, last month. Read what he had to say!*...

Yes, we all love summer, but fall is also an optimal time to plan a getaway. During the autumn months, visitors often experience gorgeous weather (many locals refer to fall as the Oregon Coast’s “Second Summer”), smaller crowds, wide open beaches, and amazing fall festivals! Here are some fall festivals and events happening on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston to look out for this season!...

Annual [Oregon Coast Music Festival](https://www.oregonsadventurecoast.com/event/annual-oregon-coast-music-festival/) fills the Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston Region with amazing music July 15-29, 2023!...

The 2022 Bay Area Fun Festival (a.k.a. the last big party of the summer) in Coos Bay was one for the records! If you couldn’t make it this year, hope to see you next time (or sooner)! Here’s a recap on what you missed. ...

The Coos History Museum & Maritime Collections, located on the waterfront in Coos Bay, is the premier history museum & maritime collection on Oregon’s South Coast and part of the 130 year old Coos County Historical Society. Visitors are all but guaranteed to learn something new and leave with a better understanding of what life was like years ago on Oregon’s South Coast and how it relates to who we are today. ...

Music to Our Ears: The Oregon Coast Music Association Announces a Return to Live music With OCMA Outdoors! ...

The Oregon Coast Public Art Trail Features Many Gems Located Right in Our Own Backyard! ...

The past and present converge as you stroll through historic regions of Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston. ...

Many of our followers were curious as to what the animals were up to at Charleston Marine Life Center during the COVID-19 shutdown. Even though these amazing creatures miss their public visitors and school groups, it looks like they’re doing just fine. ...

Live Culture Coast, beginning October 18th, celebrates the wonders of Oregon's South Coast. Residents and visitors can register for over 90 hand-on experiences focused on art and culture, food and farms, and people and places all along the Oregon Southern Coast....

The 2019 Oregon Coast Music Festival line-up blends concerts from a variety of genres ranging from American standards, modern folk, musical theatre, blues, indie, classical, jazz and so much more....

If you have been following the adventures of our guest writer Steven Michael, you know that the Southern Oregon Coast is full of mystery. The beautiful historical cemeteries in and around Coos Country are excellent places to uncover the fascinating history behind the community we are today....