Welcome to the Official Blog for The Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau! We believe there is no place like the Oregon Coast and want to share stories, events, photos and more information in our blog.
We have world class fishing, dunes, beaches, hiking trails, bird watching, gardens, unique gift, craft and antique shops, casinos, music, museums- and more. The Oregon’s Adventure Coast is an all season destination, with surprises and memories around every turn. We have a variety of fun itineraries, and offer oodles of other great ideas for your next adventure!
Have a story you’d like to share on our blog? Email us at info@oregonsadventurecoast.com
NOW – March 1, 2012
Here on Oregon’s Adventure Coast, we happen to think we have some of the best clam chowder you’ll find anywhere. In fact, we’re so confidant we’re putting our money where our mouth is.
Book our Chowder Bounty Lodging Specials at a participating hotel and we’ll give you a Dining Gift …
For all of you “foodies” out there, when you visit the Oregon Coast, you just gotta try the seafood. There are plenty of options for all tastes throughout the Coos Bay/North Bend/Charleston area (just see our Local Dining Guide).
BUT to find the very best our area has to offer, you …
I recently came across some footage that I filmed last Christmas and wanted to share. I was out crabbing at Bastendorff Beach on a beautiful December day and caught this footage of Brian Menten, owner of Waxer’s surf shop, as he gracefully rides the waves paddle boarding….I figured this would …
I read this announcement about The Rez Kitchen Tour and I actually got giddy. This combines my unhealthy obsession to cooking shows (ala Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, Iron Chef), my addiction to recipes, and my love of sampling new food and wraps it into one great weekend.
Okay, admittedly there will …
Every once in a while a visitor will contact us with their personal Oregon Coast Adventure story. We love to receive these testimonials and invite you to send us yours!
Here is an excert from an email we recieved from Marie H. in Eugene, Oregon. Marie and her husband enjoy …
“Jake” shines in his new career after vacationing in Coos Bay. Credit: James Martin/CNET
Some of you may remember that story a few months ago about the missing San Francisco Sea Lions who abruptly disappeared from Pier 39.
Well we helped unravel a part of the mystery when we discovered them …
Just had to share this video I captured the other day from Shore Acres State Park as I watched the gigantic Pacific Ocean waves break across the cliffs. Fortunately I picked a great “storm watching” spot to stay safe and dry! Enjoy the images:
The part about my job that I love the most is getting feedback from our visitors and locals telling me what they love the most about Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston, Oregon. Everyone who has been here knows that our spectacular coastline and thriving community is one of the …
Geocaching Geocaching Geocaching!! The first ever Oregon’s Adventure Coast Challenge is here- and it has been years in the making! Our local geocachers along with help from the Oregon Connection will be hosting a tournament this weekend featuring trackable commemorative myrtlewood geocoins, lodging geospecials, secret caches and so much more!!
Geocaching …
So when the slogan of an event is Give your Sweetie crabs for Valentine’s weekend.. how can you resist going?
The annual Charleston Crab Feed here is a huge tradition that everyone looks forward to, locals and visitors alike. Through the years this feed has gone through many experiments. The Wild …