EXPLORE BANDON
DISCOVER BANDON, OREGON
Activities in the Area
Bandon (or Bandon-by-the-Sea) is a charming coastal town with plenty of things to see and do.
On Golf Courses
- Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is a world-famous destination with 6 separate 18-hole courses: Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Bandon Trails, Old Macdonald and Bandon Preserve.
- The 18-hole course at Bandon Crossings was named a top new course by GOLF magazine. It offers carts and family packages.
On the Beach
- Hunt agates on the beach.
- Help carve circles in the sand with local artist Denny Dyke.
- Go horseback riding on the beach with Bandon Beach Riding Stables.
By the Docks
- Try crabbing from the Old Town dock.
- When the weather turns bad, the storm watching gets good.
On the Water
- Go deep-sea fishing in a charter boat. They'll even fillet and vacuum pack your catch.
- Explore rivers or the ocean from a boat or kayak.
In Nature
- Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint is 1,000ft. , located across the street from our office.
- Just down the road from us, you'll find Kronenberg County Park at Coquille Point, which boasts stunning ocean view.
- Bullards Beach State Park offers 4.5 miles of beaches, as well as the historic Coquille River Lighthouse. The hard-packed sand at this beach means you can even go mountain biking!
- Across the river from Bullards Beach is the Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is home to shorebirds, raptors, otters, elk, and much more.
- South of town is Bandon State Natural Area, with nearly 900 acres of dunes and beaches.
In Town
- Browse the Old Town Shops for art, gifts, and more.
- Cheese lovers won't want to miss the tours and samples at Face Rock Creamery.
- Explore the Bandon Historical Museum, aka the best little museum in Oregon.
- Pet and watch cool animals at West Coast Game Park.
Surrounding Areas
Charleston:
- Stroll through the beautiful botanical gardens and hear the roar of the Pacific at Shore Acres State Park.
- Observe natural beauty at the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Coos Bay/ North Bend:
Learn of our past by visiting one of our many museums:
- Coos History
- Coos Art
- Marshfield Sun Printing
- Charleston Marine Life
- See a movie at Pony Village Cinema or a classic at the Historic Egyptian Theatre.
- Adventure up the Gold and Silver Falls hiking trail.
Coquille:
- Play at Sturdivant Park just next to Hwy 42S.
- Enjoy the Sawdusters perform at Sawdust Theatre.
Langlois:
- Eat at The World Famous Langlois Market!
- Stroll through Dragonfly Farm & Nursery to purchase a new plant!
Port Orford:
- Hike the beautiful trails around the westernmost town in the contiguous United States.
