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
Ahoy matey! Coos Bay will receive some very special guests this spring. Lady Washington and her companion ship, the Hawaiian Chieftain, will be paying us a visit May 2-14, 2012. The two ships will have public sailing programs, educational programs for K-12 students, and public walk-on tours at the Coos Bay City …
Whale watchers hoping to catch a glimpse of migrating Gray Whales as they make their annual trek from Mexico to The Bering Sea can visit Shore Acres State Park and 26 other locations along the Oregon Coast during Whale Watching Week- March 24-31, 2012 . Whale Watching Spoken Here volunteers will be on …
One of the best known music festivals on the Oregon Coast is just a short time away. The 2012 South Coast Clambake Jazz Festival is March 9-11, 2012 in various venues in Coos Bay & North Bend.
A “clambake” is a jam session- not a food festival (though we have plenty of those …
The Charleston Merchants Association’s Annual Crab Feed will be held at the Old Charleston School House on Seven Devils Road on Saturday February 11. The event, now in its 27th year, is a fundraiser for the Charleston Visitor Center and one of our favorite local traditions.
Over 1000 people attend each …
Our favorite Jazz Festival returns to the Oregon Coast this spring! The South Coast Clambake Jazz Festival is March 9-11, 2012 in various venues with a special preview event featuring The Young Bucs at 7pm January 20, 2012 at The Mill Casino.
The Clambake Jazz Festival is well known throughout the …
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 …
SeaPort Airlines has announced that it will launch new service between North Bend/Coos Bay and Portland, Oregon beginning on January 15, 2012. The new service will include a schedule of three daily roundtrip flights from Southwest Oregon Regional Airport Monday through Friday, and one roundtrip flight on Sunday. Additional frequencies are …
2011 is drawing to a close, and what a year we have had! The Oregon Coast is ready to celebrate a new year and here are 5 local events and traditions for you to ring in 2012:
1. Whale Watch Week (Dec 26-Jan 1)Visit trained “Whale Watching Spoken Here” volunteers at …
The Southern Oregon Coast comes alive each summer with a multitude of festivals, music, cultural events and more.
The Oregon Coast Music Festival is one of the most popular annual events on the Southern Oregon Coast and attracts an estimated 5000+ music lovers to our area. This 10 day festival is …
“I like to make people stop and say-I’ve never seen anyone run like that before. It’s more than just a race, it’s a style. It’s doing something better than anyone else.” – Steve Prefontaine
Pre's classmate, Jay Farr, in front of Steve's childhood home
Running fans from all over travel to …