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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Coos Bay to Gold Beach?
The direct drive from Coos Bay to Gold Beach is 78.9 mi (127 km), and should have a drive time of 1 hr 52 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Coos Bay to Gold Beach, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Bandon, as well as top places to visit like Steve's ATV Rentals and Sun Buggy, or the ever-popular Spinreel Dune Buggy & ATV Rentals & Dune Tours.
Bandon is a city in Coos County, Oregon, United States, on the south side of the mouth of the Coquille River. It was named by George Bennet, an Irish peer, who settled nearby in 1873 and named the town after Bandon in Ireland, his hometown. The population was 3,066 at the 2010 census and by the 2020 census 3,321. Wikipedia.
Most popular city on this route
1 minute off the main route, 33% of way to Gold Beach
Best stops along Coos Bay to Gold Beach drive
The top stops along the way from Coos Bay to Gold Beach (with short detours) are Shore Acres State Park, Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, and West Coast Game Park Safari. Other popular stops include Cape Blanco Lighthouse, Prehistoric Gardens, and Spinreel Dune Buggy & ATV Rentals & Dune Tours.
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Spinreel Dune Buggy & ATV Rentals & Dune Tours
ATV rental service
Tours
4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
My family and I came out from WA state to experience n explore the Oregon Dunes @Spinreel for both my Sons Birthday. My family and I had such a great time and most definitely be back to experience it again.
We did the two hour tour. Our Tour Guide Wyat gave us an experience we will never forget. He was awesome and ensured we experienced and explored all the Dunes. It was beautiful and exciting climbing and going down the Dunes. Breath-taking ocean views. What a rush♡♡ thank you Spinreel and special thanks to Wyat for making this family Birthday trip my family will always remember ♡
Christal Farster — Google review
Such an amazing place! I own group homes for adults with disabilities. I brought my clients to the area for vacation and thought it would be fun to take them to the dunes. They had a blast and the staff were so accommodating to my individuals. I would recommend this place to anyone. There is nothing like riding a dune buggy on the beach. Great place with truly unbelievable staff.
Cindy Thomas — Google review
We came here on a Saturday at 1 and it was not too busy. The staff was super friendly and got us geared up to go! Two hours was a perfect amount of time for the two of us. The polaris razor had navigation for us to find our way back to the rental shop. We just wish we wore ear plugs. Since it was Easter, we found an egg and got some free ice cream! Super nice touch!
Holli Pruhsmeier — Google review
We had a blast doing this! We brought our dog along which was welcomed, but he probably would have preferred to stay home. The staff was super friendly, helpful, and informative about the area we would be exploring. These dunes are one of the greatest playgrounds in the world. The equipment was top shelf, grade A condition as well. The place runs like their well-oiled machines! A great family-owned business to spend an few hours with.
Clinton Angus — Google review
Highly recommend adding this place to your travel plans! We had the best time and this family owned and operated team was amazing. They even were nice enough to upgrade us to the turbo RZR. We can not say enough great things about them and the experience
Kelsey Prins — Google review
First and foremost, the people working at Spinreel were extremely nice. The man working behind the counter was super understanding and patient.
The beach was very fun and so were the dunes, even though we spent less time there. When I tipped over on the dunes, we called and they helped right away.
They made sure I was okay and safe before checking the vehicle and then helped us from there. It was a unique experience that I really enjoyed and would totally do again!!!
Elizabeth Levins — Google review
Me and one of my friends rented a 2 Seat RZR Turbo S for one hour and had so much fun! The employees have you watch a safety video first, they they look over the vehicle to make sure nothing is wrong with it before you take it out. If you encounter any issues during your rental, they give you contact information and a map to find your way back. I would 100% do this again if I’m ever in the area! Thanks Spinreel for a fun time!!!
Karen Kendzierski — Google review
WHAT A BLAST!! Spinreel was such a cool company to work with. Such a gem. Family owned and operated local spot that’s been there for decades. It’s directly across from paths leading to the dunes and the beach. Can’t get a better location, honestly. All the vehicles were full of gas, permitted and ready to go when we got there. Made such a cool experience very easy. They really go through the safety of the land features and make sure you’re aware of how best to navigate the landscape on your ATV / buggy and of any route closures/weather changes. You don’t need to have experience to have a good time. I didn’t have much practice on 4 wheelers and really enjoyed it! Plus they have the two-seater buggy’s for anyone who doesn’t want to drive the whole time or wants to go with a partner. Those are also more stable. They also have a ton of outerwear merch for sale if you need a sweatshirt or something (which you will, the windchill makes it pretty cold on the dunes even in summer!)
Hallie Walsh — Google review
I had an amazing experience here. All the employees were helpful and kind. They explained the terrains perfectly ,so we knew exactly where to go. The safety video was really informative as it was our first time on the dunes. The location is very close to the dunes which is ideal. They also had lots of options to choose from.
Sanaz Vaziri — Google review
We had a great time, and felt very comfortable and safe. The staff is so nice and make sure you are informed of everything before you go out. They were all very friendly and answered all our questions. We would rent from here again anytime.
Diana Coad — Google review
We rented a 4-seat RZR and did the Follow Me Tour. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. He let us switch drivers when we wanted. We saw gorgeous scenery and had an awesome time. We were glad we did the Follow Me Tour rather than renting the equipment and going on our own. I don't think we would have gotten to see and do as much on our own as we did with a guide.
Karen Andre — Google review
OMG! What a blast. Thought it would just be a moderately paced tour, but our tour guide made this so freaking fun. Loved the quick run at the end. Worth every penny we spent on the follow me tour. We will be back to do it again!
Jacque Puffer — Google review
Took my 12yo son. Loved it. He says 7 stars but suggests adding nitro. 😀
Brandon B — Google review
Super fun 2.5 hour tour. Heidi was our guide. She rips!! Can't wait to do it again!!
norman root — Google review
The staff at Spinreel are great to deal with. The girls where very knowledgeable and their riding course is excellent for all riders, especially for the inexperienced riders. The dunes here are excellent also.
howard jestin — Google review
Safety first! There was enough information between emails, online and in-person orientations to make my head spin a little bit, but it all made sense once we got onto the trails and dunes. It wasn't cheap, but my family did a 2-hour self-guided excursion and had so much fun! The 4-seat, 1000cc Polaris RZR machine was plenty powerful but safe, sturdy, and had very good suspension so the bumpy trails were not bad at all. We spent more time driving on the beach than anything, and it was amazing! We spent about the last half hour on the dunes, and it was thoroughly enjoyable. If you're in the area, riding the coast and dunes in an ATV is a must!
J. Bergen — Google review
We had a fantastic time on the ATV tour. So much fun and the guide was great! Just FYI, if you're prone to motion sickness, you may want to take something for it beforehand.
This was our second time renting from Steve's ATV. The staff were excellent and thorough both times. We felt well prepared after the safety video and the instructions on how to get to the Dunes and beach and places to avoid. Helmets fit great, and we both have large heads and wear glasses. They had lots of sizes available. My husband drove on the Dunes, and I drove on the beach. It was a BLAST!!! Our two hours went by way too fast! We'll definitely rent from Steve's ATV again the next time we visit!
Maureen Fleegal — Google review
Decent rentals for the price, beware of the RS1 AWD not working; had a tough time in RWD but still had a good time.
Mark M — Google review
Great customer service, nice equipment and the staff was very knowledgeable about the equipment and the riding area. The riding area is very big and marked out. Two hours is pretty good to see all the dunes. We did not ride in the beach. I am horrible at remembering names but the guy who went over our machines with us was great. We checked in at 12:10pm on 9/16/21.
Donny Kap — Google review
Rented side by sides from Steve's without a reservation. Staff were very accommodating and friendly, and walked us through the process.
Equipment was all in good condition and helmets were also provided.
Prices were reasonable and In line with all the other places prices. Come to Steve's for the great staff though.
We'll definitely return to rent again.
Yannic — Google review
Steve’s ATV rental in North Bend is absolutely top notch!! Their staff was so friendly, professional, and kind. We had the best time and made great memories!!! They have an amazing fleet of riding machines to suit every skill level as well as UTV/side by sides. They have a great selection of helmets (provided at no extra charge) as well as other accessories to rent super cheap if needed. Pro tip: make your reservations in advance for super quick check in (we did and they were able to fast-track us past all the “walk-ins”). Thanks for everything!!!!
spencer hill — Google review
What an awesome experience! We came all the way from Victoria, BC to ride these ATV's. We rented two Honda 250's, and they were perfect for first timers. They were small, and easy to maneuver, but powerful enough to have fun (once I gained confidence to open up the throttle). Dave was such a nice guy helped us get set up and gave us really good tips. We did 2 hours, which was enough time to bomb around the dunes, and then go down to the beach and enjoy the open road. The path to the beach was BUMPY, so my butt and hands were definitely feeling it by the end, but it was so worth it. Hope to come back one day and do it again! Thanks again to everybody who made this experience the highlight of our trip from BC to California!
Mark Bell — Google review
Excellent selection of ATV etc centrally located to the dunes. David made the experience extra special by breaking up our session to a family 4 seater and then a training loop for the kid and off to the small track. We really appreciated David’s extra touch in teaching our son how to work and ride an ATV. This is a memory none of us will ever forget. Thanks so much. We highly reccomend this outfit for all your dune riding needs on the Oregon coast.
Asher McInerney — Google review
Would not recommend this place due to an older guy that worked there telling people inside the store that purchased stuff AND were renting ATVs to be quiet and go outside because they were being too loud from excitement of being out in the dunes and renting ATVs for the first time. This would be the last sport where I would expect peace and quiet from haha and anyone with experience out here would agree that this I'd a loud and proud sport!
oscar argueta — Google review
Have 3 kids 10 and under. All 3 had a blast with the kid dunes. Employees were great with kids. Shoutout to Cal.
John Jolly — Google review
What a fun way to spend a couple hours and get out into the Oregon Dunes. We had a blast even though we got stuck and had to call for help. They do tell you that you will get struck, but don't equip the ATV with even a shovel. The dunes are amazing. It was a windy day, so we did exercise caution. They guy who towed us out was down right helpful and no one got hurt. I will say it is a bit on the pricy side with lots of wavers to sign. My son was disappointed that at 24 he was still to young to drive the ATV. Will certainly be back.
Ivan Sultan — Google review
Rented a side by side with insurance for 2 hours. After one hour, the belt gave up. We waited the rest of our time stranded on the beach. They refused to provide us another vehicle for the remainder of the time. Also they did not apply the 10% military discount advertised and requested. They riped us off of almost 200$.
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Children
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Sun Buggy
ATV rental service
Tours
Off roading area
4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
It’s was such an amazing experience!!! We did get stuck and Steve helped us get unstuck. He was very friendly and was humerus !!!
Jeremy was very helpful and friendly!! He gave us some knowledge in regards to the area since we are from out of state.
Angie was very happy person and definitely made our day she offered to take pictures and and we got someone free shirts as well.
Dave was very friendly and was a jokester. He helped us go over safety tips and areas to avoid.
We will definitely be back in August!!!
Yasmin Reyes Rosales — Google review
Fun, safe awesome ride. I was with my mom and sister &
at 64 years old, I was the young one in the group.
We watched the training video & turned to Dave, the manager, & asked if there was any way we could get a driver. Dave made it happen!
He worked with us to make it affordable & voíla! in popped Jeremy, our driver who gave us a fun, safe, exciting ride for a most memorable experience.
We all got behind the wheel & took a turn at maneuvering the buggy - loved how the vehicle handled; Jeremy gave great information along the way - pointing out things. More importantly, he rode the dunes like the expert he is. Rent for enough time to get to the ocean. In sum, I highly recommend going to the dunes when in this part of Oregon- if you are not working this into your trip, you are making a mistake - missing a whole other world, an experience not to be had elsewhere & one that my guess is that you cannot imagine because if you could, you would not be questioning whether to partake. The experience will exceed your expectations, & most importantly you will have experienced the uniqueness of Oregon!! Ask for Jeremy- fun, safe, &so so sweet!!
andrea hirshman — Google review
From the moment we arrived until we were greeted with enthusiasm and the adventure began. Really good job on orientation to the dune buggies and where to go. Steve was particularly helpful, we even ran across him out in the dunes. As he checked on our experience. We rented an old school 2 wheel drive buggy but they have all types and great for families. So fun! The dunes are gorgeous and the ocean spectacular. I highly recommend and would love to do it again.
Laid-back budget hotel with relaxed rooms & suites, plus a gym, a hot tub & free breakfast.
We stayed for just one night and it was great. The room was spacious and clean. I'm so glad the jacuzzi was open. It was so relaxing. Breakfast was good. We'll definitely stay here again and hopefully for more than one night. Thank you
Leann Moore — Google review
First impressions matter. We arrived at 4:00 after driving all day and were told the room wasn’t ready and to come back in 30-60 min. Not a good start. Then we asked for extra pillows and we’re told there were none . Really, in the whole hotel, no extra pillows ? Anyway they did find us some pillows, so things were looking up. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. You have to walk outside to get to the breakfast room which Is fine if the weather cooperates. Location is good. It’s in a parking lot with a cinema , Dollar Tree and a quick walk to Safeway. If you have lots of luggage ask for a room you can park in front of, because there are no luggage carts available
Nansie Van der Hout — Google review
I never stayed here before but the section I stayed had a rustic feel. The rooms clean, cozy, and organized. Good water pressure! The only issue I noticed was the toilet was getting loose and needed a shim, but no ill effect from the issue. I liked the place and would stay here again. I arrived Friday night around 7pm after a long drive. I appreciated the front desk persons good attitude and efficiency. He had a very good attitude.
MYCBDHAVEN — Google review
It was a really nice stay and the front desk had great food suggestions for the local restaurants. This was the nicest quality inn I have stayed at and the beds were super comfortable. Unfortunately their hot tub didn't work when we stayed, but their breakfast had a great selection. Nice artwork in the rooms too. Also great courtyards for kids to play in.
Holli Pruhsmeier — Google review
Disappointing overnight stay (with a reservation) while motorcycle touring through the area. Had to quickly change rooms due to soiled walls in the initial room. Second room was marginally better. Overall, the facilities are in need of a thorough cleaning, updates & renovations. Our prior experiences with Quality Inn franchises have been very good; this one needs some attention.
Ron Woodhead — Google review
I'm a travel agent. We booked this just as a passing through town option . I usually book middle of the road options but I'm traveling with my husband -let's just say we compromised for this place. The lobby is unexpectedly nice and the exterior of the hotel looked nice as well. We checked in and drove down to our room. With two kids luggage to our room was easy as we parked almost right outside of our room. The downfall was the key cards seemed over used and they never worked on the first 10-15 swipes. The room was okay nothing fancy but just as I expected. The hotel was next to Ross, the Human Bean and a variety of restaurants and stores. The included breakfast is great if you like waffles but the eggs seemed very fake and the sausages looked greenish. They did have cereal and bagels but I wouldn't book the room for the free breakfast.
Shea Westra — Google review
The room is nice. I like the laminate flooring. Beds are very comfortable. The roll on shower is good but a tile one would give it an extra appeal. Still 8t was good. I would definitely stay here again if I'm in the area.
Alex Reyna — Google review
Kiara and Jai are two very valuable front desk employees. Both were extremely helpful, pleasant and genuinely kind. This hotel was wonderful. Great location. Clean and large rooms. But what made the stay enjoyable was the great staff. Please acknowledge and reward them for setting and upholding a standard all hotels should provide.
Travis Dollarhide — Google review
I always wonder about owners of franchise hotels. It must be very difficult to find people who are reasonably priced to work on basic upkeep. The service at the Quality Inn was good. Brook, Sara, and Jai were polite and helpful. The price per night was good. I didn't make it to breakfast even though we were there 2 days and nights, so I can't comment on that. I felt the room was a bit on the small side. Tight for 2 people, but what the heck, I've stayed in smaller rooms all over Europe. The beds were comfortable and very clean, as were the sheets and pillows. The TV worked. The tiny bath had a good working shower. There is some deferred maintainance and very dated fixtures in the room. IMO, the decor was non-existent. No real issues though. Inexpensive and clean.
Scott Palmerton — Google review
The hotel is great for weekend getaways to the coast. My wife and I have been here 3 times and each time the service and rooms are great. There is lots of green space for our service dogs to be comfortable running around. The rooms are clean in our experience. The breakfast is quite good. This last visit saw only a few guests staying, but the breakfast was just as it is when the place is full. The location is great in respect to access to things in the area. All in all, it is a comfortable consistently clean place. It has become our go to in the Coos Bay area.
Cliff Free — Google review
We were planning on staying at a different hotel nearby which, we didnt know was not a good place to stay. When they said they were full even though we had reservations i gave this place a call. They were super friendly and very understanding of our situation. Brook checked us in and suggested some places to check out, which we did and loved. I was grateful they had rooms available and very grateful for Brook! Thanks again.
Alexander Lowe — Google review
The rooms are definitely old but they are pretty clean overall. This is set up more like a motel than a hotel with exterior hallways right to the doors. Overall, the service was great and the breakfast was a standard continental setup. I will say the TV was considerably smaller than I would have thought for a king suite.
Brian Babcock — Google review
The rooms were great, and the free breakfast was the best to note: cinnamon or classic waffles, bagels, eggs and sausage and, the king of it all, tabasco. Great place to stay. My only dislike was my uncomfortable experience with the beds. The television was relatively small for the distance of the beds to the screen. However, I was overall pleased with my stay and will take into account my experience here if I come by again.
Bennett Vaterlaus — Google review
We checked in (the staff proudly told us our room had been recently renovated with new flooring about 5 months ago) and then we explored the North Bend/Coos Bay area. When we returned after dinner we were extremely upset. We saw mold in the shower, dirty walls, dirty doors and the new floor was filthy. Please see the attached pictures to support what we experienced. This town had many independent properties, and we selected this Quality Inn property based on their reputation and their quality guidelines. By the time we returned to the property it was too late to find another option. We didn’t use the shower and had to wear socks - the only positive I can say was the bed was comfortable. I will be contacting corporate to share my concerns.
Mike L — Google review
I booked two room through a booking agency. An hour before our arrival authorities closed HWY101 due to a fire. I contacted the booking agency and Quality Inn whom told me to be in contact with them and let them know by 9:00pm if I was not going to make it so they could book the room, giving me a higher probability of getting my money back.
At 8:50pm I called and explained that the road was still closed. Around 10pm I called back because the road was opened. I asked if my rooms were still available, the representative informed me that they had been booked. I asked them if I would get my refund and they told me I would have to talk to the manager. I spoke to the manager and she would not allow a refund. I asked her why I wouldn't get my refund back if they booked the room (recovering the revenue) and I was not given access to the rooms. She told me she was not authorized to give refunds, that I had to call their corporate office or my booking agency. I told her I had the booking agency in three way and that the booking agency no longer had my money. She told me she was busy and needed to get off the phone. Today I called the corporate office and they told me that the hotel manager is the one that is authorized to give refunds.
I called my bank and filed a fraud claim. The hotel made twice the revenue on these two room and refused to refund my money. They were misleading in telling me that if I cancelled by 9:00pm I'd have higher probabilities of getting my money back. They were rude and misleading. This trip was to celebrate my graduation from an MBA program and instead I got ripped off $400 and was obligated to drive 16 hours in a car with a 1 month and 1 year old baby. Quality Inn put my family in harms way by acting unprofessional and unethically.
Nilda Pena — Google review
I don't understand all the bad reviews. We had a fantastic stay in every way. The room was large and clean, the hardwood floors were nice, king size comfy bed, large bathroom with a great shower, easy parking, very quiet, and the receptionist was outstanding. Next time we visit we will def stay here.
Momo Vuyisich — Google review
I called and asked about the hot tub, and honestly, that's the reason I chose to stay here. I was assured it was working. After checking in, I was told it's broken. What a scam!!! I took a shower and the fire alarm kept going off and maintenence came in while I was in a towel and removed the alarm completely. He said he would bring a new one but never did. I asked for bottom floor due to health issues and was told we would be on the bottom floor but upon check in, we were booked on the top floor. I was told basically it is what it is. I will never book here again and was extremely disappointed.
Haley Welch — Google review
I wasn’t expecting a whole lot based on the pricepoint as we only needed a clean place to spend the night. Upon arrival the room had a very strong musky smell and toilet didn’t flush. The smell was bad but probably would have made it work if the toilet flushed.
Returned to front desk and receptionist was kind and understanding and offered us another room. Door to second room wouldn’t open, so returned for new keys to try again. Still wouldn’t open.
Reception apologized again, but didn’t offer any other solution and suggested we reach out to manager the next day about a refund. We left and found another place to stay.
After several calls, I was told the Manager denied a refund for a stay we didn’t make.
Maybe you will have better luck than we did, but can’t recommend this hotel.
John Mitchell — Google review
Room was outdated, carpet very dirty looking has stains. Overpriced in my opinion. Lamp has rust spots, as does door. Was raining and dark when I stopped. The lobby was nice looking, too bad the rooms are not the same. Front desk employee was very nice. But I would not stay here again.
Patti Jenney — Google review
Room was outdated, dark, musty, and really not clean. BUT the bed was clean and comfortable and the staff, THE STAFF ARE AWESOME! Actually all three was excited to be there. would not let anyone walk by them without checking if we needed anything, or asked if our stay was going well. for the price, will definitely be back! oh, the lady doing the breakfast was super awesome!!!!
Rob Kinney — Google review
This place is clean, really clean!
The staff are friendly and professional and checking in only took a few minutes.
The rooms are huge and the beds are ridiculously comfortable.
You're not going to find anything that comes close when it comes to price.
Relaxed rooms & suites in a waterfront hotel with a casino, 5 eateries & an indoor pool.
We have been here a few times and we always enjoy our stay. The staff is extremely friendly and the property is very well maintained and clean. There is a great selection of slots and table games with dealers that are fun.
Our last stay was during an event which was a little overwhelming right around show time just due to the volume of people crowded around.
The sports bar was impossible to get into which we were looking forward to watching a game there on our last night and couldn’t because of people just camping out, so we had to watch the game above the blackjack tables, not a huge deal.
I think they need one more small side bar somewhere on the gaming floor to accommodate people who are actually staying at the property and are there to play. The cocktail servers are great but they can only do so much when the casino is jam packed.
All in all, we will be back!!
Cassie Galbraith — Google review
We had a fun and relaxing stay at the casino.The only reason this is not 5 stars is that smoking is allowed in the main casino. They do not filter the air enough to scrub the smell. We did most of our fame play in the non-smoking side room. Our room had a great view and the bed was comfy. The staff are very kind and helpful. Would come again.
FA Hart — Google review
We came in with a NW Tour of Indian bikes about 75 bikes and they simply were the best from great rooms, great service, beautiful scenery, yummy dinner and the most friendly and helpful staff. Slots were great lots of winners. Definitely on my list of come back again and again. Thank you!
Lisa Sumers — Google review
Stopped by the Mill Casino after a day of sightseeing. Really enjoyed ourselves and even won some money. We also ordered a night meat lover's pizza from the Timber Cafe, which was very tasty. The pizza had sausage, pepperoni, prosciutto, and house-made San Marzano tomato sauce. Loved the prosciutto on it. Casino closed at midnight, which was perfect since we had a two hour drive back to Harbor, where we are staying right now.
Teresa Price — Google review
Charmed by the location, grounds, staff, gift shop and all around service. Was here for a two day work meeting and the hosts, catering, and overall service could not have been better. Super clean. Great gift shop with local native jewelry!
Sadie Carney — Google review
We stopped in the mill casino for a little gambling. After that, we grabbed a snack in their little sports bar. We waited for a server to take our order for quite a while he seemed disappointed when we didn't want to get alcoholic beverages and just wanted soda. We ordered the nachos with the steak. The trunks of steak were huge. We'll thin flat wide long. They were hard to cut through. They weren't easy to eat at all. Everything on the nachos seemed to kind of taste the same. It was not a good choice for us. Nobody checked back on this after they dropped off the nachos to see how we were doing no drink refills were given. When we were ready to leave. We couldn't even find somebody to get us our ticket. We had to wait and wait, so that was disappointing. We will eat here again perhaps they were understaffed that day. I don't know. We definitely won't order the nachos next time. The food looked so much better than it tasted, unfortunately. This is a cute little casino that we like to stop at often.
When we are out on our coastal visits
Shannon Hartle — Google review
Casino was fun, table games close early though, so if you don't like slots, go early. Nice comfortable room, but housekeeping was banging on our door as we were getting ready 2 minutes after check out time. We thought it was 11 not 10. Told them we were almost ready, 5 minutes later they started calling every 5 minutes. I understand that we were late checking out but after we said we were almost ready to go, the excessive pestering was over the top and ruined the stay. We checked in late as it was a long drive, discussed staying another night but after the hounding we decided against it. Went down the road to the Red Lion for a second evening and had a good stay there. 10 am checkout is a little early I feel for a Casino, but albeit the way the staff treated us for running 35 minutes over was absolutely ridiculous. Casino was fun and friendly, the hotel staff was not.
Mad Fish — Google review
What can I say!! Thanksgiving dinner at the mill casino salmon room was amazing!! I would have, an almost took pictures of all the amazing food they had laid out but didn't want to seem like a tourist foodie nut!! From the person who checked us in to the last person we talked to before we left were super friendly an provide excellent service!!! My son is super allergic to nuts!! Being a retired chef myself I knew the one person for sure who would know if anything on the buffet has nuts, the chef would, an took time to tell us what had nuts, an he was very helpful, thank you so very much!! We look forward to coming back for dinner on Xmas!! I'm a fat person an my 4 favorite words are all you can eat!! So Maybe think about doing a buffet once a month or on the weekends!! Just saying, no good buffet for 100 miles!!! Do theme meals like seafood, BBQ, Italian, German, South American, Native American, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hawaiian, Mediterranean, fusion!! Its a untapped market here! I know you folks have done away with your buffet, but if you make it limited or just weekends it would do well I'm sure!! An get people into the casino that may not come in normal or make the casino a weekend destination!! Did take one picture of one of my plates!!
Freddy Asada — Google review
We decided to road trip down the 101 and had a planned stop at The Mill. We are so glad we did! After staying in some budget hotels, this was a nice change of pace. Rooms were great, beds were comfy, and staff were friendly. Unknowingly, I parked on the Casino side and started hauling my baggage over. The shuttle stopped right by me and the driver said, "You probably want to get on." It would have been a long haul with my two little kids and all our bags, I was very grateful! Only there one night so I didn't find time to hit the slots, but the casino area was nice. We would certainly stay here again.
Jason Hew — Google review
Great place to hit the slots. Rooms are super nice. Staff is even a little too helpful. They offered to get me a ride from casino side to the hotel check in. Super nice but I can walk the 20 feet, hahahahhaha. They are awesome people here.
Jake Card — Google review
We originally wanted to stay in Reedsport but couldn't find a motel with good reviews. It was well worth the drive to North bend and The Mill casino. We only went for the rooms. Not gambling. The restaurant was pretty good. Service was GREAT from the Motel check-in onward. The rooms were beautiful. Sparkling clean and modern, a bit pricey. The grounds outside were kept up immaculate, like they had pride in this place. I'd for sure stay again.
coleman rhodes — Google review
Honestly the mattress was terrible. Like terrible. Very firm and cheap and all of our pillows had weird little lumps.
Worst decision ever for hotels.
Food there is really good. Restaurant service was great and front desk service was average. Probably good for that town but I’ll stay somewhere else next time and just eat there.
Angie Oven — Google review
We love this local casino! It's the best in the area. Good assortment of games and food inside. Always a blast for a short date, if you enjoy slots/gambling. They have great events they host regularly and the staff is always phenomenal! ❤️
Jen Sims — Google review
Their restaurants were closed when we stopped by on two different occasions. We enjoyed having lunch at the sports bar while watching pro football games. Made enough money on the slots to pay for our meals. Yes, we'd visit this casino again. Liked the friendly staff.
Larry Miller — Google review
I can't say enough great about the staff at the Mill especially Lucinda. I work for a large organization and was planning lodging for several executives for a meeting held in North Bend. It was my first big trip and I was really nervous. Every step of the way Lucinda was right there to help. Her professionalism and assistance was exemplary. The rooms were wonderful- clean, spacious and a beautiful aesthetic based in nature. It was a wonderful place to lodge for the night and everyone I booked was extremely happy. With Lucinda's help I looked really good to my supervisor and the executives I planned lodging for.
Im Mine — Google review
My fiance and I played slots at the Mill Casino and had an outstanding time!! The games and facility as a whole was very clean and alot of FUN!?
I have to say the entire staff was very nice, however 'Doug' was extremely nice and got our players cards for us and answered all our questions. It was clear to us that he takes pride in his job and responsibilities while working the casino floor.
I wouldn't hesitate in coming to this casino. Friendly staff, lots of different slots and tables to choose from and a great view of the water right outside the casino door!
Thanks Again Doug for making us feel welcome and being a professional 👍🏻
quick flight 228 — Google review
It's a decent casino and is kept very clean, and the staff is polite, courteous, and attentive. Free beverages are provided at a soda fountain, and the bathrooms are immaculate.
The only problem with the location is that the outdoor concert event space doesn't have much room, which made the sound a little off.
Further, when I went to get my players club card, instead of just getting like $10 of free play as I have at literally every other casino I've visited, they give you free play after you spend money on the slots and do a little mini game on special machines next to the Players Club. I was a bit annoyed by that, but it is easily overlooked by the many positive aspects the Mill has to offer.
They do a lot of events and social gatherings, and the outdoor concert and food truck exhibition was open to all ages, so there's plenty of reasons to visit, even for those who aren't old enough to go to a casino game floor, or who are not interested in gambling.
I didn't stay in the hotel but I hear it is nice, and I didn't use the RV park, but driving past it, I could see that it looked very nice. I recommend it as a vacation stop for people looking for a jumping off point for activities in the area.
Michael Hester — Google review
Nice Casino. Good variety. I will never rate a casino a five unless they go fully non smoking
It is ridiculous in this day that we still have to deal with casinos that allow smoking. EVEN Nevada casinos are going non. Come on, its way past time . Think about half your customers not to mention the health of your staff. Out side of that lovely casino.
kent Mccarty — Google review
Small but clean. It seems the price is a little bit high. Specialty when you're spending hundreds to thousands of dollars gambling. You would think they would want to keep you there. 7 features is a much better place for me.
Jeff Correia — Google review
Great place for a conference with excellent service and comfortable surroundings. The food served at lunch was very good. They served three different lunches and all were good. The conference projectors worked and the computer interface was easy.
Ren Earl — Google review
Its a good casino with every game you can think of. I will say that if you dont have valid ID on you i wouldnt recomend visiting. Security is unreasonably tight. I got carded in there for absolutely no reason and unfortunately didnt have my picture ID on me so i was told that i had to leave while the rest of my family had a good time. It was pretty lame especially because i am 42 years old with a full beard. Not sure why security felt the need to check my id.
Mike Neel — Google review
Most of the staff were great, especially at the little Cafe. We got a King water view. The rooms were nice but,I would have loved to had a hot cup of coffee in the morning in my pajamas looking at the bay. Not get dressed walk downstairs for a cup a coffee. How cheap can you be. No coffee makers no microwave. So if I want a second cup either have to go downstairs again or drink it cold. Because of this I won't be back.
Annette Moses — Google review
Stayed 1 night in a king-sized bed room in the tower.
The service was excellent. The front desk recommended that I complete my booking online since that was the least expensive way to book.
The room was very nice. No coffee pot in the room, but very good complimentary coffee downstairs. Did notice that you could hear loudly when anyone closed their door. Also heard the jake-brakes of the trucks on the street.
Gambled for a couple of hours and noticed the machines are very tight.
Steve Posanke — Google review
Not one interaction was pleasant with any of the staff. The cage was annoyed when we went to cash a ticket. The bartender was too busy with either regulars or friends to pour us a $7 glass of Coors Light (no not a picture). We drove a few hours to play some Pai Gow and the tables weren't open yet. When we asked when they would we were told 5. After waiting a few hours five o'clock rolls around and the pit boss decided not to open a Pai Gow table until 7pm. No we didn't ask anyone else, just drove a few hours back to our hotel. Lots of casinos around and we'd recommend any other one in the area.
Dave Rutabah — Google review
This was over priced. No microwave or coffee pot in the room. Refrigerator froze water and Gatorade. I would like to see grab bars in the showers. Old people need them. The wind was howling through the window because the weatherstripping was badly worn. It was so bad it moved the closed drape.
Wanda “Mema” Slaughter — Google review
Room was a Tower, double queen. Most of the view was of the rooftop below. Small room, no coffee pot, no microwave, no bathroom fan. Expected more for $200. Cafe, no table service. Dinner Casino Restaurant was very expensive to me, for example... Rib Eye w/mushrooms (best part of the entire meal) with risotto and vegetables $54, Fettuccine $37 and $15 extra if you add shrimp (This was dinner w/soup or salad, and they charged $3 extra for the soup). Do not order the Short Ribs unless you have a machete to cut the ball of meat. 3 people, plus 20% gratuity $180. Next time, I'll try another Hotel.
Molly Markel — Google review
Just a lil too much in my opinion. But its a nice splurge once in a while.
I try and find the best deals so when it comes to hotels I try and stick to my standards of.... if there's not a pool then you might as well go camping! 😉 (They've got a pool and two outdoor Jacuzzi Hottubs 🫧💦🩱👙🩳🩴
I love this place... They always have the cutest seasonal decorations. I can always find a gift here, not to mention their chocolates & treats are delicious! Plus at check out they give you little samples in your bag.
The people there are always so friendly and helpful as well. Makes for a pleasant shopping trip!
Krystal Ward — Google review
Always stop in whenever we're in town! Love the variety & the employees are always so friendly & helpful! Love getting the bags of "trim" - they're a bargain compared to the same product in a gift box! Also love all the samples so you can try a flavor before committing to buying something. While checking out, I was asked if these were gifts when I said "yes", she promptly wrapped my purchases! It's that extra touch that keeps me coming back!
Colleen Kokubun — Google review
Hands down one of the friendliest people I’ve ever met working here. When I walked in I was immediately met by a very friendly Peruvian woman. We talked about how the candy was made, our pasts, and all sorts of things for some time. I loved the samples and if there was something I wished to try that had no sample- she would open one so I could try it. I ended up spending more money than I had planned, bit it was absolutely worth it!
Ethan August — Google review
Loved this shop. Employees were very helpful, saw candy and stuff being made right there in the back of the store. Samples of anything really made a difference on my purchases. A must do next time I come through town!!! So worth it! Out of this world chocolate!
eskimokisses67 — Google review
I love this store...
I'm always able to find the perfect sweet gift for everyone in my family.
The Rocky Road is a family favorite for sure. I highly recommend trying it if you are a Rocky Road fan.
Jason Saunders — Google review
Kind of out of the way but definitely worth the drive. Samples everywhere and if there was something you wanted to try, just ask and they gave you a sample. Delicious chili late. The Big Foot was very tasty. Yummy popcorn with 10+ varieties. And did I mention tons of samples!
Jeffrey Peterson — Google review
Fun place to visit. Watch production through the big glass windows. Candy lovers heaven, helpful staff and goody samples.
Kate LuginBuhl — Google review
I've been there twice in the last month. When they have their Boo Boo's, those prices are great. Unusual treats and candies. Right now, the shop is decorated wonderfully for Christmas. Speak with Ann if you need anything special. She's super attentive and most helpful! A definite visit for the holidays or anytime you need a special and different gift or treat for yourself! :-)
Margaret Martin — Google review
Amazing customer service. I highly recommend stopping here if you are looking for a gift while on vacation. Their candy is also really delicious and they have a ton of samples. Highly recommend. Haven't seen service like this in a very long time.
Scott Ferris — Google review
Great place, lots of variety, tons of samples, great parking even for rvs.
Only downside is it is a bit pricey.
Aaron Smith — Google review
This place is wonderful! Delicious candy to sample while you watch it being made, and very helpful and kind staff as well. Wonderful experience that we are looking forward to enjoying again and again!
Ben Trice — Google review
Absolutely a sweet tooth heaven.
I miss not being able to sample things that I don't know if I'll like, however, I also know what I do like so... No problems there.
They do give pre packaged samples at check out though.
Love this place. I'm from Eugene and I visit every time I'm in the area.
Chocolate lovers paradise!
Cesar Corsich — Google review
Our little group spent roughly 30 minutes in here! (And about $150 between two couples!)
We bought so much candy and also some soaps and a card by a local artist. They had an abundance of samples out for us to try which definitely influenced how much we bought lol. I would absolutely consider ordering online in the future! It was that good.
Rachel Joyce — Google review
So fun...nummy samples 🥳 ... amazing staff ..
Luv they have little packages for a couple of bucks💝 so I could get several different things I liked.. Don't miss it!!
Twistedhippie — Google review
There were a lot of tasty treats to choose from. Plenty of options from taffy to chocolate and jelly beans. I think everyone in the family could find something to enjoy. The production is right in back of the store. It would be fun to see them work through the windows but we went in on Sunday when they weren't making anything.
Melissa Jones — Google review
The S’mores caramel corn is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Great taste, great crunch, make sure to get your own bag because you won’t want to share.
Best popcorn I’ve ever had.
You cannot see the lighthouse as far as we could tell. The road leads to a fenced property with barbed wire. I think it might be possible to hike from somewhere to get a view of it. I attached a map of where the road ends.
I found this online after it was too late for us but hopefully, it will help someone.
Directions to the vista point: From Highway 101 in Coos Bay, head west on Newmark Street. Newmark Street will become eventually turn into Cape Arago Highway. Once you pass Sunset Bay State Park, you should see an entrance on the left to a camping area. You are now getting close and there will be a pullout for parking on the right. From here you can walk to a viewpoint where you can see the Cape Arago Lighthouse in the distance.
Deidra A — Google review
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Shore Acres State Park
State park
Nature & Parks
Coastal views, formal gardens & trails at day-use park open till dusk daily; no dogs & parking fee.
A very nice state park. I was there on a calm wave day but the views were still tremendous. The sandstone and unique geology of the this area is on full display here. Some good came out of the 1929 economic crash which forced the sale of this property to the state as this place is too special for a private residence.
Numerous hiking trails leave the park from the north and south connecting with the Oregon Coast Trail. All of my hikes revealed great vistas. Once you tire of the view from above, there is a trail to Simpson beach from the back of the gardens. It is a sandy pocket beach on the south edge of the park which offers some more great views.
George Scott — Google review
Beautiful view. The botanical gatden is awesome. The flowers were in bloom the first time we went. Took my brother and his family the second time and my son and his family the third time. Can never get tired of the place.
If you hike down the beach it is worth it.
Oh by the way, buy the taffy... it is the best I've had here in the mainland. Hawaii is still number one for me.
Merla Hawkins — Google review
This is a must see experience, especially during winter months when there are decorations, lights, hot cider, cocoa. The park is amazing and the sound of the waves crashing makes it extra special.
Rachel Borunda Jones — Google review
Perched on a scenic bluff above the Pacific Ocean, Shore Acres Garden was built in 1910 as a private estate with luxurious gardens featuring trees, shrubs, and flowering plants brought from around the world aboard the sailing ships of pioneer lumberman and shipbuilder Louis J. Simpson. A beautiful place to stroll around on a sunny autumn afternoon. Still lots of flowers in bloom to see.
Pen Jennings — Google review
Shore Acres has so much beauty to see! From the botanical gardens that boast beautiful roses, rhododendron bushes blooming to the sky, tulips, and all kinds of greenery (you can even have a wedding there!), to Simpson beach were you can find seashells smaller than a fingernail! Even on a cloudy day when the water is murky, it is still quite beautiful. There are many trails along the coastline to hike as well. It is $5 to park inside ($1s or $5s only, no change given) but well worth it to catch glimpse of chipmunks, deer, and even bunnies!
Cassandra Staten — Google review
Wow, such an amazingly beautiful park ! Stunning views of the rock formations. Great trails to view ocean. The botanical garden is wonderful to wander and take in all the plant life. The Japanese garden area is so serene.
Suzanne Hutegger — Google review
Super easy to book online, parking was plentiful. Short walk to get to the venue itself. There are plenty of places to explore and hike. We went there specifically for the light festival which was amazing. Free hot cocoa and cider inside the historic home which you can explore. The walk wasn't bad at all once there and we saw plenty of people in wheelchairs. Service dogs are only allowed. The gift shop however was generic and expensive.
Angel Evans — Google review
This is one of my most favorite places to visit on the entire Oregon Coast. The gardens are spectacular in every season, most especially Spring and Summer. The views of the Pacific and the waves crashing onto the boulders and cliffs are always worth seeing, especially as the tide is coming in and also during big storms, just make certain to prepare by wear appropriate clothing and gear or it's going to be a miserable, soggy trip home.
April Morris — Google review
Shore Acres is an Oregon state park treasure. It’s a must see if you’re in the Coos Bay Area especially for gardeners or flower lovers. The best time to visit is in the late spring or summer when flowers are in bloom. It’s also worth a visit around Christmas to see the lights.
There is a lot of history to the grounds and you can learn from the sign posts or the staff giving presentations.
The photos of the grounds and plants speak for themselves. Outside of the gardens there is a viewing platform and a great view of the ocean.
Ryan Ebert — Google review
The lights are beautiful and fun. They have action lights of marine animals and other critters. I try and make it a point to go and visit for the weekend every year. I've been going for over 10 years and plan on continuing. The caretaker cottage is beautifully decorated. They offer a cookie and cider.
William Nachand — Google review
Beautiful and well kept.
We just spent some time walking around and did not use any facilities.
It was a long drive in.
It's a "been there done that" sort of place but nice to visit once.
Barb Simmons — Google review
In 1907 Louis Simpson began building his first mansion on the bluff as a Christmas present for his wife Cassie. In 1927, six years after Cassie Simpson died, Louis and his second wife gave the Cape Arago portion of the estate to the state of Oregon. In 1942 the Simpsons sold the remainder of the estate to Oregon for the development of a public park. The rock formations in the bluff is truly unique. Shore Acres garden is worked on by volunteers, what a gift! We visited at just the right time, where we can see the light green shade of new grass and new leaves, and the Rhododendrons and Azaleas are in full bloom. There are many paths to explore, the longest one goes to Sunset Beach. It was lovely to sit in the garden. In the UK, there would be a cafeteria where we can enjoy tea and elevenses. When I first discovered Shore Acres on Google, I had no idea we'd be able to spend such a lovely time walking around and exploring. This is going on our must visit list for next time.
No MSG No Garlic Foodie — Google review
Beautiful park with natural beauty. We drove through on our way to the viewpoint. We stopped at the gift shop that offered a wide variety of souvenirs and trinkets. The public restroom was available, but a fairly long walk from the gift shop itself. Not what one would call handicap accessible with the long walk on uneven sidewalks. Just up the road is viewpoint for watching sea lions and seals, as well as other wildlife and birds.
Donald Peck — Google review
This is a beautiful State Park where you can take in all the sights of the Pacific Ocean shoreline, relish in the serenity of the Siuslaw National Forest, Camp, Hike, capture amazing wildlife photos and more. They have amazing gardens with thousands of plants and trees from all over the world. They also have an impressive Christmas Light Display that is fun for all ages. I strongly recommend checking it out.
Shane H — Google review
This place is great. The light displays were magnificent and very professionally done. About halfway through, they had hot cider and coffee and chocolate chip cookies. It was beautiful and a lot of fun
Kevin Nice — Google review
Shore Acres us beautiful in every season. My favorite is the holiday light display. It's a family friendly event with complimentary cookies and hot cider, hot coffee, and punch.
Their new reservation system helps alleviate overcrowding.
The light display is the highlight of our Christmas celebration.
Oregon Coast Beachcomber — Google review
We took the shuttle to the Holiday lights from the Charleston Marina because parking was sold out. It was free! So worth it. The lights were totally amazing this year! Thank you to all the people and sponsors who made it so amazing.
Lyle Hruda — Google review
Wow! I saw seals, Sea lions, otters, and surfers. Made me jealous. The waves were absolutely humongous and the ocean was beautiful. The big spruce, firs and pines are amazing. Great place to spend time with your family and they even have a great Beach.
Rickey Ormiston — Google review
Just Beautiful!!!
Was there for The King Tide.
Would love to return in the future and see more of it.
If you're in the area, stop by. You won't be disappointed.
Headland with sea views, a picnic area & cove trails leading to beaches & tidepools.
Both the North and South beaches offer amazing views. We saw deer roaming around and the whale watchers were in abundance. Easy to get to. We went on a Friday afternoon so parking and access were uncrowded.
Glenn Newland — Google review
Beautiful views along the way to the end of Cape Arago Hwy! There are a lot of viewpoints and even a cute little spot for a picnic. Even a bench to sit and read a book while overlooking the ocean. At low tide, there is a (steep) path that takes you down to the beach and to the tide pools. At one of the viewpoints, you can hear the sea lions! There are lots of hikers and families along this route, so definitely go the speed limit and mind your steps along the cliffs!
Cassandra Staten — Google review
Such a beautiful park, showcases the Oregon coastline. We saw some sea lions and the coastline rock formations are amazing, you can go down below and climb back up if you have the ability to do that. If not, the views are scenic. I recommend going to this place. The comfort rooms/washrooms were closed though when we were there temporarily. Expect strong winds and erratic weather since it's the coastline!
Mark Pua — Google review
Amazing, we lucked out, and there were hundreds of sea lions. It was so cool, and they were even closer than they were at the sea Lion caves. I don't know how often they are here on the rocks, but it was amazing to see them.
Levi Berry — Google review
We saw sea lions lounging on the rocks in the North Cove. Amazing view, huge feisty waves rolling on the shore.
Plumeria Bodhisattva — Google review
One of the most beautiful hikes I've been on. Gorgeous views and we saw seals and sea lions. Bring the family, binoculars, sunglasses, a hat, a good camera and a jacket cuz it's windy.
Amanda — Google review
Great views and tidepools on the south side. The path is pretty steep and only paved part of the way. Be prepared to maneuver a small path atop a 5 foot drop from cliff to beach and climb over rocks and logs.
Rachel O (Oregon Dill) — Google review
Visited on a cold, wet day. The waves at the point were fantastic!!
G Grubb — Google review
Beautiful. This entire area is gorgeous. We went at low tide, the "rough and rugged" coast did not disappoint! Much to see and do with a nice walking beach with easy access is near by. A don't miss when in the area. Much more to see near by with the Shore Acres botanical garden near by. We will be going back often.
Jodie Purviance — Google review
One word: “Beautiful”!
I was only able to see the very end, Cape Arago portion of the park. I hiked down to the ocean’s edge. Not advisable as there is a lot of loose gravel. Easy to slip and fall into rough waves and rocks. I did get some nice photos. Also, hundreds of seal lions close by. I enjoyed their barking.
Jerry Lucas — Google review
Awesome view points but the path to see the tide pools was blocked on the north side. There’s an island of sea lions off the actual coast like 1.5 miles out (not accessible) that you can see from one of the view points.
Lesly Lujan — Google review
Beautiful stop along our travel route. Gorgeous views.
c “cfl” lane — Google review
Cape Arago is a hidden gem! Seriously, I’m torn over giving it the glowing review it deserves or keeping it a secret for myself and other locals! It’s hardly ever crowded with tourists, but the sweeping ocean views are spectacular. It’s worth the detour off the 101 for sure, not just for it specifically, but for the stops along the way as well. If you have the time, there’s a short paved trail to a viewpoint of the seals and sea lions that is simply incredible. They have bathrooms but they’ve been closed everytime I’ve gone there, however there are flush toilets at sunset beach which is not far away on the same road. Most of the views are accessible however the sea Lion tail would be difficult to navigate a wheelchair due to the steep dips and bumpy old pavement. There are some really lovely picnic table spots right at the cliffs edge where you can listen to the barking of the seals and the crashing of the waves.
Laurel Hoffman — Google review
Very pretty and relaxing. Great place to picnic, if you watch for goodt weather.
Camille Adams — Google review
There is such good tide pooling in this park! We ended up spending most of our time here, it was fabulous! In addition to checking out all of the small critters, we also saw a gray whale, sea lions, and seals!
Kelsey C — Google review
Very cool place. Lots of areas to hike and great waves crashing into rocks on a stormy day!
Raymond E. Holliday — Google review
This place is beautiful, I would definitely suggest checking it out!! You could see the spouts of whales when looking over the ocean. What a beautiful place to be in the summer for sure!!
Coastal park with 4.5 miles of beach, sand dunes, hiking trails, campsites, yurts & a lighthouse.
We hadn't been there for a few weeks. Decided to take our Rottweiler down to play. It was really beautiful today. A few people were there, even though there was a high surf warnings. Found some nice agates. Deogie had a blast.
Debbi Brugnoli — Google review
nice campground. not a lot of privacy. it's a nice mile hike to the beach from the campground. clean restrooms and showers. watch out for friendly racoons and keep your food and trash secure.
Greg Lauzon — Google review
This is the best State Park campground I've stayed it. It's well laid out for access and campsites. It's very clean. It's also inexpensive...$36/night for non Oregon residents, an that includes water and electric hook ups. And both the State Park staff and camp hosts are friendly and helpful
Geoffrey Milke — Google review
We liked it. Our RV site has full-hooked ups, has a large picnic table and has a fire pit. The park is well-maintained. AT&T phone signal is strong.
Plumeria Bodhisattva — Google review
Super well maintained park! Camping, day use, bathrooms, and garbage cans. ABSOLUTELY killer spot for viewing the Coquille River lighthouse and sunsets!
Gary Manos — Google review
I cannot recommend camping here because of the showers. They automatically stop unless a button is pushed. The buttons are about five feet up and require a firm press. If anyone in your family cannot reach the button, you will have to attend them in the shower. The buttons must be pressed every 30 to 50 seconds depending on which shower stall you use.
Chris Aiken — Google review
This is probably the best state park we have ever been to. The staff were phenomenal, good-natured, and knowledgeable. The place was immaculate and beautiful. The evening forest talk at the amphitheater was delightful and highly informative. A wonderful walk to the lighthouse as well What a joy! We will be back, again and again. ✌️✌️
Susan Nunnery — Google review
Absolutely beautiful Park. You must take the time to visit if you haven't. The holiday lights are spectacular! We've been going every year for 22 years.
Phil & Debbi Garris — Google review
Amazing campground, tailored to RVs for sure, but great facilities. We stayed in a yurt, which was great. Clean, spacious, lights and a heater even. Sparkling restrooms. Along an inlet about a mile from the beach.
Brian Ringer — Google review
We stopped here for the night after a long drive south from Seattle to start our trip up the Oregon Coast. We arrived late after dark and it was very easy to check in with no ranger present at the gate house.
In the morning we awoke to find a beautiful campsite with easy access to the beach and the Coquille River Lighthouse. We met friendly RVers right next to us and I would gladly stay here again.
Generally, Bandon doesn't get as much attention as some of the other spots up the coast, but I really liked it here. The beach is quiet and peaceful and, although it doesn't have the crazy rock formations that some others do, it is definitely worth a visit. The driftwood here was nuts!
David Lazar — Google review
Just awesome. Great beach. Good, clean, and well maintained facilities(hookups, restrooms, showers) for camping. It was also quite, not in the depressing way where our kids can't have fun but just no one blaring music until 1am, etc... We enjoyed the evening programs that were there and learning about cranberry farming which there is a lot in and around Bandon.
crank Deere — Google review
Great beach, love the lighthouse, Missy and I had a great time walking the beach and looking for rocks and shells, more rocks though, was a great day in January, warm and no wind, just great, also has a state camp ground which I will be trying soon, if you have so e time, stop, you will enjoy it, I will definitely be back, 7/22 went to explore different beaches this time in the pull out areas, was very nice, small climb but came right out on beach
Debbie Mckee — Google review
Great state Park with beautiful beaches and access to lighthouse
Picturesque red-and-white lighthouse dating to 1896, open for visits during summer months.
It’s a nice drive to get there and a peaceful scenic walk up to and around the lighthouse with great views of the river, ocean and wildlife and a different perspective of Bandon.
Caleb Murphy — Google review
Coquille River light is a small historic lighthouse that traditionally guided ships in the night. It’s not the huge, towering lighthouse like Yaquina Bay or Heceta Head, buts it’s interesting nonetheless. The park and beach access makes a good stop to stretch your legs from a long drive.
Kevin — Google review
I'm visiting from Illinois and this was a nice little drive after being down on the beach earlier in Bandon. The lighthouse has an interesting story, and the view from this side of the river was really nice. It was windy, but at least the sun was out while I was there.
The lighthouse does do a tour, but I'm here during the off season so no tours yet. I'm sure if you are interested you can look up the website and it will give more information.
Be aware, if the tide is in and if there is any type of storm, don't go climbing around this area, it can be dangerous. There are signs posted to also stay off the jetty.
PS: if you are a geocacher there are some in and around Bandon.
Rhonda Birk — Google review
Beautiful scenic view. It was windy and cold. And we walked all the way to the broken Jetty.
Prosenjit Sinha — Google review
Cute old Lighthouse. Beautiful beach area. We were traveling the coast on vacation and came here on Friday afternoon.
They were closed when we got there around 2:30 which was frustrating.
But, cute little place.
Great ice cream close by in town at Face Rock Creamery.
Jill Hunt — Google review
It was a gorgeous morning, and the sound of the ocean was just relaxing. Was an hour early before the lighthouse itself was actually open for entry.
freddy mendoza — Google review
Beautiful spot! Easy path to the beach. Light house is cool, you can walk right up to it. 10/10 we will go here again.
Anny Ehm — Google review
Wonderful stop to make when in the area! We had a fun time wandering around and taking in the sights.
Melissa Churchill — Google review
My partner and I visited in the summer of 2021 and visiting the lighthouse was an amazing experience. So much enriching history. The doors are padlocked and you can’t physically enter the lighthouse but you can climb the steps to the entrance. It was windy and blowing lots of sand but nonetheless beautiful
itsbobbyopp — Google review
Super cute little light in Bandon, a little bit of a dive through a park but it's right next to a pretty big beach!
Danielle Williams — Google review
Beautiful place to walk. Driftwood is fun. Watch out for waves!
Karina Kay — Google review
Fun , no longer in service, lighthouse to visit. Easy to get to, free, and in the beautiful setting of the Oregon coast. It was crazy windy but didn’t spoil our experience. A must see in Bandon.
Todd I — Google review
I'm such a big fan of lighthouses. This is a nice little drive from hwy101 north of Bandon. This is one of the easiest access to a lighthouse I've come across on the coast. You drive right up to the parking area and just a very short walk you're there. Beautiful surroundings with wonderful views. If you're visiting the town of Bandon, this is one of the must do items.
Davin — Google review
It's a fair little drive off the main road to get here and phone reception is not the best. The lighthouse itself is okay but it's accessessable down to the beach (maybe not for elderly or disabled though as far as I can tell) and you can walk down the pier. You can really feel the power of the ocean here and it's a great view
Jimmy H — Google review
The lighthouse was very cute. There is a small visitor's center inside. You cannot climb up the tower but you can look up it through a gate. I know you can't control the weather but it is in a very windy location so if you try to walk out towards the beach, prepare for a lot of sand in your face. We were covered when we left. It is still beautiful but just plan accordingly.
Charlene Faulk — Google review
Really wanted to get some good Drone pics but it was way to windy I'll get some better pics next time but this is a fun spot to stop care full at the end of the jetty it is very slippery, definitely read the history I find that stuff cool, I almost didn't visit this one cuz it's so far south, but it has interesting historical relevance. The beach is nice, It seems to have a decent amount of drift wood heavy logs, and debris might have been the time of year. I'll dbl check when I drive the coast this summer. Some rolling style dunes so good hike to run a puppy on
Steve Bengtson — Google review
It was too dangerous to get across all the logs and driftwood to try to walk on the beach.
Washed Ashore Gallery & Volunteer Workshop is a unique stop where you can witness intricate sculptures and art installations created from recycled ocean debris. The gallery showcases larger-than-life sculptures of marine life made entirely from plastics found on beaches, serving as a powerful reminder of the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans. Founded by Bandon artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi, this working gallery aims to raise awareness and spark conversations about ocean debris.
Washed Ashore is an artist that takes garbage, plastics, anything found on the local beaches and turns it in to art...jelly fish, puffin bird, sea horse, sword fish, etc. It's was hard to find the gallery. So look for the Sea food market and there's a warehouse looking building there with a lot of different local artists. It's must see
Susan Ski — Google review
I was very impressed by their ability and artistic vision. They utilize trash derived from the sea, all of humanities detritus, junk and cast-off's to make some really cool sculptures. Unfortunately, during the SARS-CoV-2, they were closed but the outside exhibit was still fun and reasonably well attended.
david langston — Google review
Cool exhibitions to raise awareness! They’re very detailed and it’s from the stuff that we’d never thought will end up in the ocean.
Robert Tanra — Google review
These people are so creative it's crazy. They had quite a few large art pieces and it's surprising the things that you see in them.
Robyn Culley — Google review
Beautiful sculptures made from plastic waste cleaned up from beaches locally. Also very sobering and depressing. Really has me rethinking plastic use. Very informative on what and where the waste comes from and actually proposes realistic alternatives to plastics. A must see!
Doug Rockey — Google review
What a great organization and I was told they now have these type of structures even down in Ca
Patti Powers — Google review
Such incredible art. This is art with a purpose. They take trash that has washed ashore and turn it into incredible pieces. The greeter was very friendly and informative. No charge to enter. They have a small gift shop that sells repurposed plastics. You can sign up for a volunteer workshop and become a part of the solution. Visit their website for info.
Deb S M — Google review
It's so sad how much we need this organization to clean up after us.
Bless their creativity and dedication
k creel — Google review
This unique art exhibit is free to visit. They take trash found all around Oregon's coast and recycle it into art. Its "sadly beautiful". There are signs for each of the pieces to raise awareness on how individual species are affected by the trash in the sea. It's all done though volunteer work and you can help them by creating pieces for their next exhibit. A great place to take kids for the interaction and education.
Hannah Ashby — Google review
This place was fantastic and sad. Fantastic art from the trash cleaned up. Friendly people full of information work here.
The art was astounding and fun to see what things are used in each piece.
I had to ask (since it's a non profit clean up/awarness) if they take donations. They do have a box for donations by the door.
The Bandon South Jetty Park is a magnificent coastal park in Oregon that offers breathtaking views of the ocean and rocky beachfront. The park boasts an old town charm and the delightful taste and aroma of fresh seafood. Visitors can enjoy walking along the beaches, hunting for shells or rocks, or simply relaxing and watching the sunset. One of the best sights ever on the coast, it is highly recommended as an exceptional place to visit.
One of many great beach access points. For such a small town, Bandon has some of greatest beaches on the Oregon coast. It’s a nice place to see the merge of wildlife between fresh and saltwater at the mouth of the Coquille River. Catch a sunset here or just sit back and watch the tide roll up the river, you can’t go wrong.
Caleb Murphy — Google review
Like all the beaches around here, simply stunning. Nice restrooms with outdoor shower for cleaning off sand. Lots of beautifully colored, polished pebbles in tide lines. Watch the tides coming in, up to 10 feet of difference between low and high and the occasional sleeper wave.
Doug Rockey — Google review
Nice spot to go for a walk on the beach. Nice restrooms. Not too crowded while we were there on day before new year day.
Let's Make a difference — Google review
We went to Bandon Oregon to celebrate a birthday, and relax. With all my heart, I would recommend Bandon as an exceptional place to visit. The charm of the old town, the smell and taste of the ocean. The views...! The beaches are fun to walk, rock and shell hound, or just sit and relax, watching the sunset. "Look for the starfish!" The food was so fresh and delicious Evey place we ate. We Will be back. Thank you Bandon!
Ray Stew?rt — Google review
Love the peace and beauty of Bandon, OR. Had a great lunch at Bandon Fish Market, walked downtown and visited cute shops then over to the Boardwalk. We also took a short drive through some of the neighborhoods where we ended up viewing the beautiful rocks and crashing waves. It was a perfect day!! 👍❤
Carolyn Ramirez — Google review
Very nice clean park, huge caves, face in the rock Boulder. Also rented a horse here, to ride on the beach, a bucket list item for me, the people were great and the horses were very well mannered
Peggy Boldrey — Google review
Very good place to take the dog for a walk, or look for aggets. they have tables ,and even a foot wash station so you can wash your feet or water your dog. A very good spot for agates though. I always meet friendly people, and you can't beat the scenery. All in all it's just a beautiful place. When the sun comes up and when it goes down.
Gary “Raenbear” Bioc — Google review
This is a really cool old lighthouse that you can still go into. You can walk all the way out on a nice day to the end, but I wouldn't recommend it on days that are stormy. This is from the other side. Nice restrooms by the beach parking lots or beach access in Oregon. Unlike California...
Trish and Steve — Google review
So far It's One of The Best sights Ever on the Coast. We usually go to Florence, which has it's Own Attractions😉
Doraleia Gregg — Google review
The wife and I have never been to Bandon as well as the south Jetty and believe you me we will be back. It's a beautiful beach with a lighthouse, rock formations drift wood and great place to take your family and have a great time♥️♥️♥️
Michael Hoffman — Google review
Love this beach. I've never seen it over crowded. Well, except for the 4th of July. Amazing fireworks display.
Debra Beasley — Google review
Easy access to a beautiful beach view. Actually getting to the sand can be tricky at times because of logs and such but the view even from the car is fantastic. Do be careful of sneaker waves--never turn your back on the ocean.
Zach — Google review
Beautiful views and lots of rocks and shells to choose from. Great view of the Coquille Light house.
kevin kennel — Google review
I always love to go there to see what's happening. It changes every time. A different look, different skies, and the surf across the bar is exciting!!
Christine Bentien — Google review
Bandon is not the prettiest beach in Oregon but it's still cool. There are lots of rock formations. There are also interesting rocks to be found here at low tide. This particular entrance is nice because there are no stairs. My mom is really old and can't manage high beach accesses with a hike down.
AMY F — Google review
Such a great little jetty, great views of the lighthouse, fished there about an hour! Few good bites I missed, one came off in the surf, the other was a little nautilus! If you’re nearby, come explore!
Raptor Alvarado — Google review
This is a must stop.
Get some lunch to go from the pier or coffee and come enjoy the view, sound, and have a walk on the beach.
Even when it's covered by sea fog. It's a wonderful place.
Just remember. Never turn you back on the Ocean, it may come up and say hi.
While you are looking at that pretty rock.
This is a great alternative to your average or boring game of mini golf. The man that made and runs it is very nice and has a great attitude! He was enthusiastic about helping us through and explained the rules well. This is a great activity for anyone of any age! I stopped by this place not sure of what to expect, but we we're pleasantly surprised! We were lucky enough to have the course to ourselves and the owner even turned on some romantic music for us while we played our round. This was fun and reasonably priceed, we can't wait to take a few more people!
Jacqulyn Stackhouse — Google review
We went with our grandparents and had so much fun that we decided to go again instead of to the zoo. This was a fun twist on mini golf they have rings instead of a scoring system which makes it funner. They also have a sprayer thing that you can go through. Definitely recommend going there.
Elise Mendoza — Google review
This place is awesome. You should go! It's a great game invented by the owner (who's an inventory, ask him about it!). If you don't have fun here you are probably dead. All ages will have fun 2yrs and up, holes are designed that way! We will be back every time we come through.
Scott McLaughlin — Google review
It was a bit different getting used to the ring score part of it but it was super fun because of how creative it was ! Went with 7 people so we played in group of 4 then 3 the guy made it fun with showing us how it's played and his jokes !! Give it a try !!
Carmen L — Google review
Fun place to enjoy an afternoon with friends and the kids! It's not too expensive so it's something we can enjoy once in a while. The course is handcafted and quite interesting!
Tara Johnson — Google review
We were there back in April 2019. We went out of our way... Over a half an hour each way. It was not open. I checked the hours on the internet. I guess I should have called before we went way out of her way. We were really disappointed.
Sheila Mussman — Google review
great way to spend a few hours. The owner is always helpful and updating his games, his games are unique and fun to play, very resonably priced.
Margo Day — Google review
Loved it, was smiling from beginning till end. Way cooler than minigolf
Small waterfront park with picnic tables, beach access & views of landmark sea stacks.
Beautiful beach that is quite long for a walk or run. Almost all the sand is smooth wet sand so it is hard and you can wear shoes. The rock formations are very cool. It is best to go at low tide and see all the tide pools and creatures around the bottom of the rocks. One of the most beautiful beaches I have been on.
Kevin M — Google review
Face rock is the most bizarre and incredible rock formation I’ve seen on the Oregon coast. This viewpoint is sweeping and breathtaking. There are pit toilet bathrooms which are accessible. The parking is small and can fill up. There’s a trail down the bluff to the beach below. It’s steep but not unmanageable. One down on the sand, you can walk in both directions right along the rock formations. Sometimes the wind can make the blowing sand miserable. Still, this is a must see place on the Oregon coast.
Laurel Hoffman — Google review
A favorite spot on the coast to watch the waves crash against the sea stacks. Hope you can find "face rock". She's looking up and pointed to the right. It's also fun to watch the sand art from above if you happen upon that particular weekend.
Melissa Jones — Google review
Beautiful and easily accessible spot for viewing all the named sea stacks and beach below. There's a staircase that goes down to the beach itself. It was extremely windy the day we were there, so there was sand basically sandblasting everyone even up on the cliff above the beach. The wind was actually a little better down on the beach and there was less sand pelting us down there. Nice spot though.
Jennifer Anne — Google review
A fantastic little spot! The views were incredible, the beach access was easy to navigate and it was very clean. We especially loved seeing the rainbow colored rocks and will research more on the geology.
Heather Williams — Google review
Beautiful spot to stop in with the family and your pup! Ample parking and great views! There is a long staircase down to the beach, so unfortunately it’s not great for accessibility.
Jennifer Biggerstaff — Google review
Absolutely stunning. Bring sunglasses or regular glasses, eye protection of some sort and wrap up your hair in a hoodie or something. There is a lot of sand that blows about as it is very windy and without eye protection it can be difficult to enjoy the beautiful views from the beach. Sunglasses definitely made it more enjoyable. Our daughter has longer hair and a ponytail was not enough, she had to wrap her hair in her hood so that she could see. We had a kite with us and it was so fun. The plastic kites will shred here. We had a nice, durable fabric kite to play in the wind with and it was a very nice time. This is a beautiful place. A must see.
Shelley Prince — Google review
Beautiful windy place. Great spot to view whales. Very small parking lot. Lots of little caves and tunnels to explore. a short flight of steps and your on the beach.
Summer Simplym (SimplySummer) — Google review
Would be nice if the air more clear but my kids had lots of fun for running around.looking for rocks and shells 👍🏼
FISCHL FAMILY ???????????????? — Google review
What a beautiful day it was in Bandon Oregon! Face Rock is an amazing place to go and see if you have never been here before. Especially on a sunny day.
Clift — Google review
Honestly my favorite Oregon coast! So many amazing views/rocks/rock formations/sea caves. You can walk the whole beach on the coast line. They even have a trail above it so you can see it up high. You can walk to other scenic points too! I got to see lots of different kinds of birds and best of all, sea lions!! The color on the rocks and the different types are amazing too! I can’t believe I’ve never heard or been here before
Josh Pease — Google review
Great spot to explore with kids or dogs! You can admire the view from above, or take the steps down the the beach. When the tide is low, you can get to a lot more. It was super windy, but sunny and fun to explore the caves and dunes.
Scott Tencza — Google review
An absolutely gorgeous location that is a must to stop by and check out, you won't regret it. The face rock is really something else when you see it in person.
Cayla vest — Google review
This was a fantastic stop. A little off the main road but absolutely worth it. Go down the stairs and explore. With any luck, the tide will be right and there will be an awesome labyrinth drawn in the sand. Also check out the caves!
Bradley van Middelkoop — Google review
Nice vacation stop for exploring beach sea life.
Worth visiting at least once.
Pay attention to holes in caves, there’s crabs and stuff :)
Vladimir Yasmenko — Google review
This beach is one we hit daily when we visit Bandon. The rocks are interesting, there are tons of shells, agates, sea glass, and interesting collectibles to be had. During low tide there are really good tidepools, and ocean animals like seals, murres, crabs, and gaper clams. The access area at the top has restrooms and parking, with a nice set of stairs down the cliff.
Rebecca Freeman — Google review
The special thing about this beach is that during the summer if low tide is between 6:00 and 10:00 AM a local group of artists create a huge, extremely creative labyrinth. Takes at least 40 minutes to walk. Different every time. Popular, so they have a shuttle from a nearby park, use it! Of course the beach and rocks are the usual stunningly beautiful.
21-acre walk-through zoo with Bengal tigers, snow leopards, capybara, emus & a petting area.
Wow. They have so many animals! This is actually a pretty neat experience! The animals are so beautiful. The animals are close up, so you don’t need to try to find them like at other zoos, and they have a neat experience where you can even learn about and pet certain animals they bring out during their show and tells! Definitely a fun experience! We came by this place by accident, and glad we stopped by! The staff are really knowledgeable and very kind as well.
Julia Riley — Google review
The ANIMALS were amazing. And the STAFF was super friendly and GREAT. But... The condition of the park was SO sad... The tigers cage had a snapping electric fence wire, I'm pretty sure the electric wire on the Lions cages were actually dead. The poor elk had absolutely no grass to eat... And ALL the animals cages needed a SERIOUS cleaning... It was SO depressing...
Jamie L — Google review
I looked forward to the experience… but honestly the animals looked really sad. And some looked like they were way too skinny. I love walking around the deer… that’s was cool. I don’t think some of the animals have enough space to live well and have an active life. The park does allow you to pet small animals with supervision (that you would normally not encounter). The staff appeared to be knowledgeable.
smile smile — Google review
We found the flyer at a hotel, though it would be fun to stop on our way up to Depot Bay. LOTS of goats to feed. But fun. We must have hit nap time. Most of the animals were not out to see.
Keelly Pierce — Google review
The staff were knowledgeable and friendly for the most part. Seems like the park is underfunded. A lot of the enclosures seem to be the originals from the 50s. Dilapidated for sure. None of the animals look happy. It's a cool place to stop if you like seeing depressed animals, or if you have kids. The kids won't notice.
Samuel Muraski — Google review
Was really fun! The staff is really nice. We came to see the capybaras. Very cute! Just be careful for the goats if you have food😅 They have a lot of animals that you can feed and the bears will do tricks for some food. Really cute and fun overall!
Anela Ruiz — Google review
Awesome place been there many times. Very clean, amazing animals and wonderful staff.
It’s awesome that they bring in rescued animals with injuries or other, and give them a wonderful home.
damon johnson — Google review
Was a fun little stop. You can get cones to feed the animals and they will horde you till your kid drops it in fear. My daughter loved the chimp as it makes faces back at you and is also know to fling poop at people he doesnt like. Worth the stop
Untapping The West — Google review
We had a great time yesterday at the Safari Park. I could have stayed and interacted with this beautiful 4 month old Jaguar and 5 month old brown bear all day! The handlers are very educated and have extensive knowledge of the animals. The memories and pictures are worth the price. I have been here atleast 5 times and its great. The animals are NOT pacing in their enclosures like I have seen at other zoos in California. They seem peaceful. You always see the workers involved and cleaning out their habitats. Take your family here for a unique experience.
Mindy Peppers — Google review
I do not recommend visiting. Most of the signs for the animals are so faded and worn that you can not read the information. Many of the animal enclosures are empty. The prices on the website are outdated. The senior price was $21.50 plus a $2.00 processing fee. Not worth the money. Go to the Wildlife Safari in Winston, OR. The best part was listening to the male lion grunt and learning about the black Jagurier.
Cheryl Holmes — Google review
The Assistants were nice. The Manager was rude. So rude that in a random conversation the next day an 8yr old happened to mention "the lady that was rude".. The animal's are in small pens; not a roaming preserve.; there is no room for them to run. Animals that are prey are in sights of predators. The signs were outdated, faded, and unreadable.
I know it is difficult to care for these animals, year long, and to get help with adequate trained staff. This place needs help.
Mark Schaffner — Google review
I don’t understand the bad reviews. My family had a great time! Employees were very attentive to the animals and seemed to really love them. We watched as one of the camel babies was loving on one of the employees. It was really sweet. They all seem to love their job. The park was clean in my opinion. There are numerous goats and deer that walk with you through the park which was such a great experience. So the droppings were expected. The price I thought was very fair considering that the money goes straight to the animals and to maintain the park. Overall I thought this was such a fun experience and would return 100 percent if we pass thru the area again!
Hanah — Google review
Absolutely disgusted with this place. It was filthy. All the animals living conditions were horrifying. You had a monkey with a tumor and sores all over his butt. The big cats were nothing but skin and bone. It was extremely sad. And I would never recommend to go here especially if you love animals it will just make you turn them in for animal abuse.
Shelby Raish — Google review
This place needs funding! Send people! The animals look in poor shape. But the staff was extremely friendly, however, seemed understaffed. Getting to pet the nursery animals was awesome. Their prices have risen significantly since I went there years ago when it was booming with people. When we went it seemed like we had the whole zoo to ourselves this time.
Angel Evans — Google review
I have Seen many zoos of this size but this was so impressive and in your face. Totally worth seeing if your on this side of the country.. big cats and bears 10 feet from you
So impressive.
Saleem Fernandez — Google review
Nice little safari for the family. They have small deer, goats, lo g-horn sheep, and and peacocks walking freely around that you can feed. They have a couple of bears, monkeys, lions, leopards, camels, bison, elk, zebras, ostrich, lamas, a porcupine, and a few other animals.
Shari Smith — Google review
We've come here a couple times, and enjoyed it each time. Love the personal interaction with the animals. There was a monkey there that was hilarious when we went. He had a hose, and would hide, then jump out and spray people with it, then acted like he was laughing. 😆Our kids loved it.
Northern girl — Google review
Just as awesome as I remembered. A fun reasonably priced family friendly outing. All of the animals were out and interactive. We had loads of fun!
A true Hidden gem in the rouge wild and scenic! If your rafting this is a must stop! there’s also a great campsite. The Bureau of land management takes great care of this historic ranch there’s a nice toilet a great museum and an awesome swimming hole!
bartellj — Google review
This is an awesome place to see. Did a rafting trip pulled over for a visit. Well worth it. Be sure to check out all the buildings and use the bathroom. When you're done, take a swim at the hole. Jump off the rock into clear, cool, beautiful water.
coachlunk Rubio — Google review
What a gorgeous place. This was my first time driving into the Rogue River Ranch.(only previously rafted in)
Greg M. — Google review
Best free museum in Oregon. 100% worth the drive.
Cale Morgan — Google review
This is an amazing piece of our history. If only we could know what it looked like thousands of years before as well. Worth the drive/walk/hike if you floated in.
Travis Moddison — Google review
I walked in from graves creek on the way to Agnes. It snows in here in the winter. There is a year round caretaker for the museum. Make sure to sign on the sheet.
Bethani Brown — Google review
Absolutely beautiful spot. Definitely worth the (somewhat difficult trek?) trip.
What a neat spot. It's a bit of a drive from the main road but worth the history. The people that volunteer inside give a great little tour and fun historical facts about the Hughes family. I felt such a presence at the top of the stairs. I bet there's a lot of that around. The property is breathtaking. There is a Porta potty toilet nearby if needed. Google it for hours of operation before taking the time to drive down to it. It is free with a donation tub.
J Lockwood — Google review
If you love the creek of old floors and seeing history first hand this is the place to go. The view from the house is so beautiful and the house itself was fun to walk through. I don’t think there is enough to look at to consider driving a long distance to go see but if you are in the area I’d go. After all it’s free and the volunteers are so kind. After you see the house there is a trail down below that takes you to the ocean. It’s a bit of a walk but it’s beautiful the whole way.
cindy harrison — Google review
It's okay. There is a light house nearby. Nice ocean view around the light house and a nice walk trail towards light house.
Cece Lee — Google review
We came in the off-season, so it wasn't open. It would have been nice to keep the curtains open so we could have seen inside even though it was closed. The condition of the outside of this house is awful. It needs a lot of work if they are going to keep it in decent condition. Hoping state parks invest in the deferred maintenance of this historic house.
Reilly Newman - she, her — Google review
This is one of over 30 historic properties in Oregon and was built by Patrick Hughes and his wife Jane who came to the states from Ireland. I visited on 4th of July and it was open and staffed by two volunteer women who gave me a free tour and shared much history about this family. It this is something you’re interested in, I would recommend going on a day they are open for tours (I think Monday thru Wednesday).
Shareen Wornson — Google review
What appreciation I have gained for this family! This home is 3,000 square feet and cost $ 3,800.00 to build. One of the very few homes to have indoor plumbing, thanks to a near by spring. We were so fortunate the day we went, as they were doing little skits to reenact what a typical day might be like. Wonderful historical home to visit. They do appreciate donations to help keep the property up and running.
TBA — Google review
House was closed (after hours) but still accessible from outside, beautiful Victorian home located down winding sloped access road, informational boards are available around home, registered as National Historical Home in 1980, worth the see and insight into the history
AJ Medina — Google review
I love the Hughes House!! One of my favorite historic stops in Port Orford! I love the connection to the area that the Hughes had and the tour guides are always well informed. I've been here probably a dozen times or more and I learn something new each time I come! There's so much to see, you could spend hours in here!
Evan Elsey — Google review
Interesting historic site of the Hughes House but I was hoping for a little more information and more of the original furniture, most everything is made modern day of that era, considering how well it's kept up. Very interesting reading how they made their money.
Headland jutting into the Pacific Ocean & the 2nd most westerly point in the contiguous US.
Love Cape Blanco. Great horse trails/horse camping, regular camping and all around nice day trip up to the lighthouse.
Lizzi Bee — Google review
Beautiful beach
eric jones — Google review
Beautiful drive to the cape, with fog rolling in and over you - eery to say the least. Quite a walk from the parking lot to the lighthouse due to left side of the road that caved in. Cool view of the Needle Rock jutting out of the fog.
Stef L — Google review
One of the best coastal state parks.
Darin Lesmeister — Google review
2nd most Westerly point in the lower 48. Wanted to get out by the light house but the wind was blowing hard and steady. Jumped out for a few good pics though.
BK 526 — Google review
Beautiful park but very cold and windy while I was here I give it only a 4 because there is no sewer dump site for emptying Rv
Michael Colombo — Google review
Beautiful place. First I've been and it wasn't windy! Made it much nicer! Everything was still closed....
Autumn Ray (Wake-Up) — Google review
Super fun place for horse riding. The beaches are giant and the trails are fun.
zed carpenter — Google review
Wonderful Camp ground, full facilities, you can hear the waves break on the shore below, hiking down to the crescent beach or to the lighthouse. Each camp site is also fairly private with hedges. Been there more than once.
Candice Whitaker — Google review
It’s a beautiful campground in the early to mid-summer and early fall. It will be wet and windy in the winter. Don’t miss this fall foliage on the ground. Great hiking trail along the coast. Lots of access to the beach areas as well. Hiking distance to an historic farm and to the iconic lighthouse.
No to RV‘ers: the dump station is closed and has been for several years due to a system failure. COVID-19 shut the funding back as well. Plan accordingly.
Kent Arnold — Google review
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Landmark, whitewashed lighthouse offering history tours, sweeping ocean views & a gift shop.
My new favorite lighthouse. Absolutely beautiful and the best outlook of the surrounding cliffs and beaches.
Audrey Gardner — Google review
If doing a drive up the West Coat of the US, lighthouses should be on your list of places to stop. Each lighthouse is unique as well as shares a lot of history in the area. Cape Blanco lighthouse is one of the smaller lighthouses on the coast but still is amazing to visit. One of the trends of West Coast lighthouse is the white and red color scheme. Not sure if this was intentional but next time, we visit I am going to have to ask. The staff and tour when offered is great. The bluff overlook of the coast offers some great picture opportunities and if lucky can see some dolphins playing in the surf.
Adam Cook — Google review
One of the highlights of our West Coast Road trip. Plan a good hour here to enjoy the sights (and wind). Majestic views and a great hike up or down the hills. Great place for your pooch to roam as well. The lighthouse was closed when we got here in March but it was definitely still worth the drive and climb.
Action Z — Google review
Beautiful and windy here! Be ready to get blown at Cape Blanco! It really is VERY windy so hold on tight to your phones and hats! I only got one GOOD picture 😆
Dolly Davis — Google review
Short walk to the lighthouse due to part of the road being washed out. Gorgeous views of the coast. Highly recommend. No traffic noises, great view of beach, waves, and trees.
Stephanie R — Google review
Such a photogenic location! The lighthouse isn’t currently in service, and due to road closures you have to walk in from the parking lot, but the views are spectacular. Definitely worth a visit for any lighthouse enthusiasts or photographers.
Note: no bathroom on site, the nearest restroom is at the Cape Blanco campground.
Jennifer D Warren — Google review
What a beautiful area. was really bummed to get here and see that there were no tours I would have left to take the kids on a tour. We've never been inside a real lighthouse as a family before. Oh well just gives a reason to come back here again eventually. The weather was perfect today. The sun is shining the wind was still, couldn't have picked a better day to be up here on the bluff.
Tim Williamson — Google review
I recommend this place.
Even though it's not permitted to go up the lighthouse any more, going inside it's still aloud with the tour person. is so worth it to check it out. The ocean and the rock formations here are espectacular and the guided tour for one of the local volunteers was and added a lot more to it visit and the history of the place.
Place 5/5
Price 5/5 $2 per person
Drive 5/5
You need more than 30 minutes if you do the tour.
Karen VanHooser — Google review
The tour is only $2/adult. Kids under 16 are free!! The gentleman who led the tour was a great tour guide. At this time, tower was under construction so you aren't able to climb the tower. Estimate cost of repair is $650,000..so kindly leave a donation. And go visit that guy!
April Becker — Google review
The lighthouse was closed when we stopped by - Tuesday. It was still worth a visit. The view is beautiful and the trail down to the beach was 10 minutes each way. Worth the trip! There are at least 2 other trails with lovely views - didn’t take them. There was a clean portapotty at the turnout for the historic house. May be one at the light house but not sure since it was closed.
Sarah — Google review
Very cool place to visit. I had hoped to go inside but, nope. Not enough staff. Fun gift store and Levi, the steward, was very informative.
flat track — Google review
This lighthouse is absolutely beautiful, and worth the drive. The tours are just 2 dollars, and the docent is an absolute treasure who clearly adores the local history. It was very educational and picturesque. They can't let people up into the tower because of deteriorating masonry, and the road leading to the house is damaged so the last 1/4th mile has to be walked. The walk is very hilly, so it would be difficult for a mobility challenged person.
TI am very happy we made the decision to stop here!
Rebecca Freeman — Google review
Beautiful views from here. We wanted to get over to the lighthouse but the wind was blowing so hard, it was difficult to walk. Would love to go back and see it up close!
BK 526 — Google review
Foggy day but very cool! The path to the lighthouse is longer than Google Maps says as you can't drive that close to it, but still a cool experience. Didn't do the tour due to timing but it sounded like a fun experience! Plus I got my second lighthouse stamp!
Kayla Lambert — Google review
I stopped by here briefly and took in the view but did not walk out to the lighthouse. The paved path to the lighthouse is mostly uphill and about a half mile from the parking lot. The lighthouse may or may not be open so check the signs before deciding to walk. Beautiful coastline here.
Shareen Wornson — Google review
Excellent visit! Good tour (although you can no longer go up to the light). It's a bit of a hike due to road damage. A must see.
Really beautiful views, and a nice place to walk at sunset. Right off Highway 101.
Jennifer D Warren — Google review
Absolutely my favorite place on the OR coast. Absolutely gorgeous, water isn't too cold, and the tides are much calmer here. Very cool hikes as well!
Tiffany Beckman — Google review
Nice overlook area. Visitor center wasn't open when we visited. Bathrooms. Foot wash station. Path to beach; sand with some wood section and a few steps. A creek run in so there is a shallow area good for little ones. Can climb up one of the big rocks if you desire.
Jenifer M — Google review
This stop was on our way back from the Redwoods. It was a last-minute stop. It was well worth it. My daughter and I climbed to the top. What a view! There is a grave up there as well. What a great historic stop.
Gerrit Kelly — Google review
A beautiful vista point for photos! There is a steep and rocky trail to get down to the beach. Might be challenging for those who need accessibility or have small kids with them.
Jennifer Biggerstaff — Google review
A gorgeous place to see. Great for playing on the beach, and taking a nice calm or wild drive! Water is fun and very safe, and hike up the rock is an amazing fun little activity to do whether by yourself, or with friends. One of my favorite places to go.
MunchkinRaider 2025 — Google review
Nice little area. The walk down that we took was on rocks so it wasn't easy on the feet. There's a big hill at the end on that route that you can climb but it looked a bit steep. My boyfriend went up and said there's a grave up there.
Christina — Google review
If you are traveling south on the 101. This is where the incredible views of the rugged southern Oregon coast begin. Also this is the only public restrooms along the 101 until Ophir beach
Ramon Cano — Google review
Absolutely gorgeous! Went as low tide was happening, so we could go down to the holes in the rocks and caves. The people and dogs were all very friendly and interesting. I also managed to find a couple great rocks for my collection. Easy path to the beach if that's where you want to go.
ellee hunter — Google review
Such a beautiful view of the ocean and sea stacks even if you don't get out of your car in the parking lot. There's a visitor center, bathrooms, foot wash station, benches, trails, and a really cool drinking fountain!
Stormie — Google review
Great wayside Park with toilets, good parking and a historical marker. The views are excellent, but don't wear a hat because it's usually very windy. It's absolutely worth stopping.
Gary Adams — Google review
This. Park. Was. So. Cool! You can get up close to some sea rocks, explore a gorgeous beach, and enjoy the ocean. What more can you want?
Morris A — Google review
This scenic historic Rock invites youth to climb it. You can enjoy the beautiful beach nearby for a long walk too. The parking lot museum and information center tells of a great occurrence between settlers and native Americans at the Rock.
Stunning! An easy walk through the forest, with slight inclines/declines ending in beautiful views.
Kori Rotolo — Google review
Great place to enjoy a quiet walk. We explored the Lifeboat Museum and self-righting boat, then enjoyed the loop hike from the Tower area to the Cove. Beautiful trails, gorgeous views and few people.
Jennifer D Warren — Google review
Loved this place, great hiking! The views at Nellies Cove are jaw dropping gorgeous! Don't miss this Park!
Britt Dwyer — Google review
Amazing trail with stunning views, benches to rest on and sea lions sunning themselves below on the rocks. Keep an eye out for passing whales too!
Steve Hefferan — Google review
Another awesome oregon coast location!!
Con Brennan — Google review
This area is so beautiful! There isn't a way down to the beach from here, but there are some trails with very scenic views. We actually saw a whale from one of the viewpoints! There is also a museum with cool miniature dioramas and coast guard models that doesn't take too long to go through and a small gift shop.
Stormie — Google review
Great park with a short hike down to the end of the point for fantastic views of the coast!
Malcolm Veach — Google review
So cool! The water color is very nice! This rock I have a lot of pictures of looked like a shark tooth or fin! Unexpectedly amazing
Josh Pease — Google review
During one of our adventure seeking mornings, we decided to discover Port Orford Heads after hearing amazing local stories about the trails and scenic views. It did not disappoint! The videos are the entrance of the park.
Maximus Gladiator — Google review
Had a great trail walk here! The forested area was beautiful and the trails were relatively clutter free and easy to navigate.
Lake Mononym — Google review
Easy hike with great views. The museum is a fun bonus if they are open
Elijah Steinbauer — Google review
Beautiful setting! Inspiring history! Easy hiking trails! As a bonus, wonderful Park Ranger actually sat on the porch with my dog so I could tour the museum! How awesome is that?!?!
T. A. “TA” Bernhardt — Google review
Can’t go wrong with the gorgeous views!
Lizzi Bee — Google review
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Port Orford Heads St Wayside, Port Orford, OR 97465, USA
Coastline park offering equipped sites to campers, including hikers, windsurfers & scuba divers.
This small state park has a nice beach that is only accessible from the park, so it’s not crowded. The campground has many sites long enough for medium length trailers, and maybe almost half have water and electricity.
We are camping in February, so the loop of sites closer to the beach is closed, but if you don’t want to walk that far, you can drive to that loop and park by the short trail to the beach. This morning we walked from site #9 in the loop farther from the beach to the beach and down to the North end where the beach is covered in rocks. The distance there and back was 2.5 miles. I’d guess it’s not even .5 mile to the beach.
At the end of the trail where you arrive at the beach the trail drops about 14” so you have two steep steps to take on eroded sandstone and loose sand. A bit tricky for those of us who don’t have sure footing. But it’s only that one place.
Verizon cell service is decent. We are having no trouble sending pics in texts and posting to Facebook in the campground and on the beach.
Nancy Samuels — Google review
It's a really nice park. Lots of great trails, close to the beach, well shaded most of the time, well maintained, the bathrooms always looked nice, the rangers and other staff were all friendly. Would happily stay there again! I guess some people didn't realize it's close to the road. The park is directly off of hwy101. There will be traffic noise, there will be loud diesel trucks, there will be wind. Please do not be surprised or disappointed by this thinking it wouldn't be there for some reason. They do have a bit of a stellar jay problem but they have a lot of other cute wildlife we did enjoy. I would recommend this park to any outdoorsy type people. Those with children, their junior ranger program is lacking to nonexistent compared to other state parks we have visited but talking to the rangers there, they do plan on expanding and revamping the program services they provide there so it may be better when you go. It was still a very nice park and would happily stay there again!
Kato Lee — Google review
Definitely one of our amazing discoveries found along our route! The trail at the lower loop of the campground will give you access to a private beach where a fresh water stream meets the ocean.
You’ll find plenty of driftwood and unique rocks. We stopped after a rainstorm in early November and the temp couldn’t have been more perfect. 60 degrees and no wind.
What beauty! Definitely a stop worth making!!
Maximus Gladiator — Google review
Air is crisp and fresh. Situated near the highway so sounds of vehicles passing by can be heard at most times. The RV sites are well spaced with plenty of privacy. AT&T phone signal has 2 to 3 bars. It depends on which site you are. Fantastic place to stay. Will come back again.
Plumeria Bodhisattva — Google review
The trail was steeper and harder to do at my age. It is hard to do if you are not in shape.
There are a few trees on the trail that have fallen over you have to traverse.
There is no view unless you get passed 3/4 of a mile.
My Sister called me during the hike. I sat on the bench and talked to her. Surprised I still had Internet.
After talking with her my body was tightening up and my stomach hurt..so I headed back down.
I had my 12 year old Black Lab with me to think of. His hips hurt him from the steep hike. There were fresh water streams going over the trail. So Dakota was able to keep hydrated.
I wish I would have done the hike when I was younger. I have seen pictures of the incredible views from the crest. But 3 miles straight up was too hard for me and my dog
William Masters — Google review
Definitely one of our favorite State Park Campgrounds! Host Volunteers and Rangers take good care of this park. Fresh berry picking all over, firewood for sale daily at just $5 a bundle and great trails nearby! There's a short trail with direct access to a small/private beach off of the lower loop of the campground. The brush creek runs into the ocean so you have your choice of both fresh and salt water to enjoy. The only downside that we saw was that this beach and campground (especially the lower loop) can get really windy! The lower loop is definitely more busy and populated than the upper loop. Rangers patrol the campground well, so campers seemed to be more respectful than other parks we've been to. Definitely a stop worth making!!
Jasmine Solorio-Aviña — Google review
Best kept campground in Oregon. The volunteers were totally on top of the place. Clean restroom and shower. Even raked each campsite when people checked out. Great walk to beach. Gorgeous place. Heavy mist and fog gave it eerie feel one day.
Steve Olson — Google review
I wanted to camp last minute over the Fourth of July weekend and Humbug had a site. I drove down from Portland and spent two nights there. The camp was clean and well maintained. I stayed in a tent site without electric. It was inexpensive. It was a bit close to neighbors without too much brush in between but everyone was respectful. The bathrooms and showers were clean and well maintained. The showers were hot, which was good! The volunteers were friendly and helpful. I took a couple small trails (Amphitheater) and Fern and they were worthwhile. Fern had a few rough spots but the views were great! I didn’t want to climb Humbug Mountain so I’m glad I had other opportunities. The walk to the beach was not too far and the beach itself was very cozy, since really only visitors to the campground were there. I saw seals in the late afternoon and evening. During the day it was super relaxing just to hang out there. Very soft sand (which made walking a bit effortful) but made lounging very comfortable. Oregon has many nice state parks and this is certainly one of them!
Shareen Wornson — Google review
We love Humbug. Every year we stay here for 3-4 nights on our RV trip in June/August. So many memories have been made at this small coastal park.
The campground has RV sites with water/electricity and a very clean dump site. RV sites along the mountainside are great and even have trail access. The restrooms are clean, maintained and with large, family restroom/showers. Hot water too.
Our family loves the beach access from the campground. It's literally a 5-minute walk to a gorgeous beach and you can even do a bit of river/creek walking along the way. You might see some whales along the coastline here!
The Junior-Ranger program is so much fun for kids. Ranger-led hikes are also available. We loved the Fern Trail hike and discovering the vegetation along the way. Humbug trail is a fairly strenuous hike but it's on our list for the kids to do!!
The campground is bike-friendly and there is a large meadow to play in. We keep coming back to Humbug and you should give it try, highly recommended!
Alvin Gogineni — Google review
The campground hosts take beautiful care of this place and were so kind and attentive to us even though we pulled in while it was getting dark. We were stopping just for one night while traveling between visits to family and this was a wonderful stop over. Loved the short walk to the beach and the clean restrooms.
Susan Record — Google review
Awesome campground. Jay and Sanora were very welcoming and helpful. Very clean throughout. Great experience.
Jeff Lee — Google review
Easy access to a cute little beach, though much of it was inaccessible during high tide without wading a very deep creek (above the knees). I love hiking the challenging trail up Humbug Mountain. This trip I discovered the section of old coast highway above the campground that also made for a nice hike.
I was able to walk on to a campsite without a reservation on a sunny Saturday in May.
Peggy Grimes — Google review
We stayed just one night here on a road trip but were very impressed. The campsites and bathrooms were very clean and the Park Rangers Alec and Heather were wonderful. Right after we left they even called us to let us know an expensive item had been left behind, thankfully it wasn’t ours but we were impressed with how thoughtful and thorough their care of the State Park is!
The lower loop is fairly close to the road and you do hear the cars driving by, but it wasn’t to loud at night and it was worth it to be closer to the beach access.
Gwyneth Strople — Google review
Nice little camp site with a short walk to beach access. The sites that are for Rv are pretty open so more of a community area in the middle. The camp ground was very dog friendly with lots of people their pets. The road was in good shape and the park was kept very clean.
Prehistoric Gardens is a small but well-maintained tourist attraction featuring lifelike dinosaur models set in an ancient temperate rainforest. The attraction offers visitors the opportunity to explore a carefully painted path that winds past bubbling creeks and lush ferns, all while surrounded by hanging moss and the sound of falling rain. This is an ideal destination for families with young children who will delight in seeing the dinosaurs up close while getting some exercise in the great outdoors.
This is the second time we've been here and our son absolutely loves it. It's a nice little place to take your kids and let them run around along the path and see the dinosaurs. If you're passing through, it's a nice place to stop off and let your kids get some energy out.
Brian An — Google review
So as we were coming down the MTN on our bikes we decided to stop in and check this place out. It is a cute little walk through the forest with a bunch of different dinosaurs and with signs to talk about them and give you a little educational knowledge. We think it is a great place to stop if you have kids with you.
Team Ultimate Exposure William & Bug — Google review
Absolutely love this place. The trees around you and your imagination could bring you in the past. The sculptures are adorable and weird at the same time, but both effects are cool to experience. Could be great if there would be some sound effects.
Anna Solodova — Google review
Waaayy too expensive, but at the same time, worth a stop? The walk is short and flat, so anyone can manage it. The website says the artist consulted with scientists to ensure the dinosaurs are realistic, which is half the fun when you see their derpy little faces. Informative boards are sporadically placed along the trail, so it is semi educational. Gift shop is spendy, but we still ended up happily paying $170 for 4 tshirts and 2 stickers. This will be a highlight of our trip.
Guy Davis — Google review
It was a bit over 30$ total for our family (2 adults and one child aged 9) to purchase admission to the prehistoric garden.Its a neat thing to see if you spot it whilst on a trip and just pull over on a whim but to be honest the "prehistoric" garden is no different than seeing native Oregon forest.This is not a good idea if you need ambulatory assistance as the entire route is rock/gravel and at times narrow.Your are told rules once you pay one of which is you can't touch anything! They included leaning and grabbing onto.It isn't something you should plan as a trip to go see save your money and find a forest.The dinosaurs are kind of cool for the kids but it's not helpful they the kids can't touch them which really bums kids out.
Regardless of weather I'd recommend heading to seaside Oregon even better if you can stay a few days to relax and check out everything.
Zaine Walker — Google review
Fun for all ages! We arrived just 20 mins before closing time but the owner was so kind and told us not to worry about it. This park is an outdoor walking tour type with a trail. There are huge dinosaurs throughout hidden and not so hidden with fun facts about each. What we loved most was how authentic it would have felt to be in the woods so many millions of years ago, the plants and trees felt millions of years old. Kids ages 2-8 all had tons of fun and they didn’t get tired at all walking. If it’s raining, the park does offer umbrellas and strollers for guest use at the entry. Nice gift shop at the end. Definitely recommend!
Alex Phan — Google review
We have wanted to take the kids here for years, and finally got the opportunity. It is a bit of a drive, but it was worth it. We were expecting a cheesy tourist trap, but it turned out to have lots of good educational signs giving information about ancient flora and fauna. There are enough displays to keep the family busy for a good hour, and a lovely little gift shop. Worth trying at least once!
Rebecca Freeman — Google review
Awesome, it’s a trail walk you can take as much time as you’d like and there’s a lot of little benches and photo spots throughout.
Mars Yescas — Google review
Visited on a rainy weekday in early March and had the whole place to ourselves. This attraction is small but well kept, and in the rain and solitude, magical. The rain fell through dense forest onto carefully painted dinosaurs and a well maintained path that meandered past ferns and over bubbling creeks. We made imitation dinosaur noises and heard the echos through the trees. My son loved this place so much.
Shibi Riyaj — Google review
This was a spur of the moment stop on our way back from California. While it was a bit pricey, it was a super fun and educational trip through the age of dinosaurs.
Conveniently located off of highway 101, there is ample parking as well as fun statues and animal attractions in the front of the building.
Inside, the heavily wooded pathways take you around some very old and giant trees and scenic creek beds with fun bridges to cross over while exploring the dinosaur exhibits.
There is a lot of great information along with the really well done statues of dinosaurs along the way. I have included some photos to show. It doesn't take a super long time to finish, but it is worth a trip to experience.
Peter Riley Osborne — Google review
We were on a road trip, and this place is the perfect way to get out and stretch your legs while enjoying the ✨️Lush✨️ greenery! Super cute roadside attraction with friendly staff and a great lil gift shop. 😊👍👍
jonnie weeks — Google review
This place is so with the stop on our vacation in Gold Beach oregon.
Very cool.
Watch out for the prices in the gift shop. A $15 t-shirt was $40, but they had cool stuff
Jennifer Lorraine — Google review
Stopped here real early in the morning and they were of course closed as expected but had some fantastic statues out front. Would have waited for them to open but was on a time crunch. Will definitely be back when we have more time.
Carl and Marci Wiegand — Google review
About $15 for a great stop with some life size friends! Pets aren't allowed but kids are
... Short trail with truley amazing works of art made in the 50's! Very informative and a great adventure to be in nature experiencing their natural habitat rather than inside a museum! The plants are even specifically curated to the animals timeline!
Mashall Sharma — Google review
I wish I had visited as a kid. This place is delightful and I had no idea. Please stop as you're driving 101. There is admission, $14 for adults and I think $10 for kids. It's worth the stop just to be in the forest with these magnificent statues!
Rachael — Google review
Nice roadside stop ...you should go at least once every generation. I didn't go in but my adult son did. I walked around outside and enjoyed the babbling brook and beautiful plants and mushrooms
Twistedhippie — Google review
What a fun place tucked away south of Port Orford. Some may think it is kind of cheesy, kids will absolutely love it. Very well maintained so it isn't a trashy roadside attraction. Cost for Adults was $14 each which was not crazy, but it was worth the hour we walked the beautiful trail and had some fun with the Dino's. If you have kids this is a great stop, adults will have a great laugh too. It is worth a stop if you have never stopped before just to admire the great forest area and creative Dino's they have put together.
State park with extensive hiking & walking trails & a range of unusual sandstone rock formations.
Otter point state recreation is such a moderate hike with a few high inclination. It’s easy on the feet while challenging you. Romantic, just catch the perfect lighting. Always bring a cozy blanket, weather can suddenly change. Don’t forget your camera, or do.
Gem Ini — Google review
Very very beautiful beach! You can walk the trail to otter point and the view is stunning. But be fair warned you can not get to the beach from that trail. We went left at the trail head to the costal trail and walked for about 30 minutes with no ways to access the beach ether so we turned around. Right before leaving we noticed a trail to the right of the parking lot (across from the actual trailhead). We walked the short trail up and down and across a stream to find a rope trail down a cliff side. While it wasn’t extremely hard or dangerous please note you will get muddy!!! If not on the way down, on the way back!!
No restrooms, no picnic tables, no other amenities. Just nature and a trail.
April Somerville — Google review
This was in the first week of September. Amazing weather and views of the ocean and rock formations. There's no safety rail or whatever, so I wouldn't recommend going too close to the edge. You can see that there's a lot of erosion happening and cave-ins. No beach access, or we didn't really notice it. A short walk to access the cliff.
Stef L — Google review
The rock does look like a face... nice little stop.
Wrangler488 — Google review
One of my favorite spots to go on the coast. I first attended a friend's wedding there and I've never seen a more beautiful, humbling, sacred place. A place that deserves to be admired by those with respect for nature's beauty, otherwise left as it is, a naturally amazing place.
Chris Dirienzo — Google review
A mafnificient overlook, just past a 5 minute walk from the parking lot. Trail ends in a plateau overlooking the ocean. Be wary of the cliff edges but lots of space for tables, tents or chairs.
Rumal Kaluarachchi — Google review
Unbelievable 360 degree views! Short hike over to the cliffs edge, but well worth it.
Sasha Gartner — Google review
Nice little trail leading to cliffs overlooking rocky ocean views with beaches in the distance. Didn't see it hear any otters, but it was really February.
Sean Whitaker — Google review
If you want to see a great place then you should go. The closer you get the better it gets. Great views. Footing can be tricky when wet so be careful around the edges.
Caleb Murphy — Google review
Amazing photo ops! Never crowded, but the wind can get crazy at the viewpoint. A good option for a long stroll and letting you dog(s) burn some energy.
Nathan Rohde — Google review
Wonderful easy walking trails and exquisite views! Love coming here!
Linda — Google review
Amazing views. Easy hike/ walk out to the point. Steeper walk/hike through beautifully lush rainforest to an even steeper path down to the beach (with the help of a rope).
Sad to see the old girl in that shape . My dad was her captain for several years at American tugboat I remember riding on her to fuel her up for trips to Alaska.. I have quite a lot of pics of her and even more memories . To bad she couldn’t be saved ..
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Snohomish wa.
Chris Wall — Google review
Cool little stop. Just off 101 beside a little parking lot. Be aware of the sea lions they where closer that we thought lol
Hungry Sparrow — Google review
Absolutely breathtaking! Lots of local history in a short walk.
Sasha Gartner — Google review
This an interesting spot. There’s a nice path to walk along the water nearby. It’s a nice area to get out and stretch your legs.
Ashley E — Google review
Pretty cool old boat. Best time to get here is at low tide.
D Wood — Google review
There was little left of the boat. On one hand I can find that amusing and it has a charm of seeing it deteriorate, on the other hand it’s not worth it to drive the extra miles to see it.
Rik Boerdam — Google review
It is what you see in the picture and a story about what happened there. There is no wait or tickets. Just looks slightly different depending on the tide.
Michelle Barnett — Google review
Sick boat, cool history, pretty view of the bridge 💯
Lacey Tabor — Google review
Picturesque area with the mossy boat and bridge in the background.
I was visitor 651 for the week and won this beautiful glass ball. Thank you Ted and Jan. Had a fun weekend in your quaint little town.
Carrie Meier — Google review
Building is a bit worn and the restrooms are closed (porta potties available) but inside is nice. Hosts are helpful and there is a lot of travel information available for here and other coastal areas. A swing set and picnic tables are available. Easy parking although the entrance could be tricky with a large rig, steep downhill entrance. Fairly easy walk to the beach. Some deep sand if that gives you trouble. Wide beautiful super clean beach right here in town!
Kate LuginBuhl — Google review
Very nice visitor center on the Southern end of town. Not as well marked as it could be, but worth searching for the sign. The center is down near the beach with a nice trail leading to a beautiful beach. Very helpful people to give you ideas for where to go. The trail is paved down to a beautiful view of the ocean, so wheelchairs and strollers can go that far, but is sand the rest of the way.
denise l — Google review
Tim and Rosie were both so welcoming and friendly. Great place to stop to get info about what to do while you are in the Glod Beach area. We found out about three activities we enjoyed by visiting.
Annette Watkins — Google review
Really beautiful area. Just don't expect to go swimming. Great picture spot. Amazing views. Bummed it was foggy I. The distance couldn't capture the mountains in the ocean.
Abel Moreno-Arroyo — Google review
We didn't go into the visitor's center. We hoped for decent restrooms but there were only dirty porta-potties. Nice picnic area. Children's play area was dingy; not very welcoming. A fresh coat of paint would be helpful. Beach was nearly deserted. The beach was littered with lovely, rounded stones, and the incoming waves were spectacular. The sand was soft for sitting and taking in the view. Handicapped parking was available with an asphalt trail to picnic tables but not to the beach.
Barbara V. — Google review
Great place to go for a walk and have a picnic and if you have kids, there's a little playground! Plus they have glass float treasure hunt in April. Call for details!😎😊
John Diller — Google review
Great experience! One of my favorite visitor centers we've been to in Oregon with multiple freebies they had. Nicely placed right next to the beach. It was a little windy with a lot of cloud coverage so we went back north a bit to a less windy area where the toddlers could comfortably play in the sand
Himashi Mead — Google review
Easy walk to the beach. You might find agates, if not there was an eccentric guy selling them in the parking lot. The bathrooms were closed for maybe renovations, but they had some porta potties set up. Colorful little lizard was trying to get some shade.
Jennifer Upshaw — Google review
Very nice beach. Restrooms had huge water pressure so beware so you don't get wet. We had a picnic on the beach and enjoyed the views.
mark krampits — Google review
A nice low key spot to stop in with a short walk from parking lot to beach. Not a great place to stop and use restrooms. They were closed and only had an unkempt porta potty that was unusable for me.
Jennifer Biggerstaff — Google review
The river meets the ocean, changes our path to beach today. 10 ft drop off.
Kathy Jacobs — Google review
This place was pretty cool. Stayed and watched the sunset.
Jennifer Lorraine — Google review
Very friendly staff! Only port a potties but they were clean. Great parking & beach access. I went for the map & explanation for finding the glass floats April 2023... 1 month-1 mile-1000 floats. Perfect is all I can say! Found the 2 floats my husband and I could take home but enjoyed hunting & leaving behind the others. Found eight in total. What a blast. Then enjoyed Gold Beach - good town, good dinner - fun sealions!
Angel Kinzig — Google review
Clean, always fun to come here. Good information about the town. I do wish the bathrooms were open tho. I understand why they are locked, but having 3 little girls I was hoping they could use the bathroom.
Great beer and great people!
This is not a brew pub or a full sit down bar, the area available to taste beer and have a glass is about 30sq ft and more than 4 people will feel crammed.
It’s a wonderful place to taste the beers that Arch Rock has and to pickup some beers to go and merch!
The beer hands down is some of the best around and extremely fresh!
Chris Parker — Google review
Don't expect to sit down or even stay there for any time. The building is a production facility with a small window to buy pre-filled cans, fill crowlers/growlers, or order kegs. Beers are all very drinkable with reasonable prices.
Bob Pera — Google review
Love the town and this small little brewery. They had 3 free samples. I love them all. I wanted to buy some Pale Ale, but all out. Some we took some Lager for the road. Definitely most stop here when coming g through. Great beer and friendly staff. Stop #6 on our Brewery tour. Probably #1 or #2 favorite beer so far.
Steve Bowman — Google review
While not really a taproom per se, we enjoyed the tasters and a glass with Gabe then got a 4-pack and two crowlers to go. The beers were fantastic and the company was as well. Worth a quick stop for sure!
Paul Oettinger — Google review
Great solid beers. The pale ale is a traditional version that is very clean and full of good hop flavor. The porter is a very good rendition of a brown porter that drinks easy. The lager is a real malty clean finish lager. All the beers are very well crafted.
Robert Beckwith — Google review
Awesome friendly open environment. Great brew, with informative and attentive staff member. Felt like I was a family member. 5/5 experience
Mike Duggan — Google review
Such a friendly team! Loved the beer. We were given samples of everything without even asking! We were visiting the area on our honeymoon and we were kindly gifted 2 free glasses. Would highly recommend visiting the taproom.
Peter Robinson — Google review
A tiny little brewery. The tasting room just holds one party at a time. The guy was super friendly and informative. We sampled three beers and a cider. Liked them all and since you can't find them in stores we went next door to enjoy a full glass by the river.
Karin Haspell — Google review
Just met these ladies Lisa and Kristin at the Women In Business Meeting at Southwestern Oregon Community College and didn't realize how much cool stuff they do and that they are working on a tasting room!! Way cool!
Marina Berny — Google review
Small setup, no indoor seating but you are greeted by a friendly staff member immediately to sample a flight of all their beers (4 or 5 total) then can order a full pour or beer to go. We enjoyed our short visit and got to sample all their beers. Recommend to anyone rolling thru Gold Beach.
Seth Leidy — Google review
A friend stopped off and grabbed a couple of 4-packs…. Dang oh dang oh dang! Wish it was available up in the north part of the state!
Scott Mazariegos — Google review
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28779 Hunter Creek Loop, Gold Beach, OR 97444, USA