The skate park is open from dawn to dusk. 

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 Certificate for TWO FREE CUPS OF CHOWDER* to sample some of our best. View Chowder Bounty Lodging Rates.

And just to say thank you, here’s a collection of some of our favorite chowder recipes for you to try out yourself!

Participating Restaurants:

Back Alley Pub & Grill @ North Bend Lanes (bowling alley) ($-$$)

Popular spot for salads, sandwiches & homemade soups. Just for Chowder Bounty we’re bringing back Mom’s Chowder! Beer, wine & microbrew available and full bar. Located in modern bowling center with cosmic bowling!

Coach House ($$-$$$)

A local’s favorite tucked around the bay in the Eastside area. Mesquite BBQ, steaks, ribs, seafood and pasta. BBQ Oysters and chowder made the old fashioned way. Outside dining and catering available.

High Tide Café  ($$-$$$)

Awesome secret-recipe award winning Chowder! Fresh seafood dishes, a variety of sandwiches and salads. Warm coastal feel with fireplace and bay view. Breakfast served until 2pm, lunches and dinners. Beer, wine & cocktails available.

Hilltop House Restaurant & Lounge 
($$$)

Tasty local seafood, steaks, nightly specials, and serving both Manhattan and New England style chowder! Nostalgic setting overlooking the bay.

Miller’s at the Cove 
($$)

Charleston’s newest sports pub, family friendly til 9pm. Warm, fun atmosphere specializing in fish tacos, hand battered fish ‘n chips, and brothy chowder made from scratch and honed to perfection by our own customers.

Outdoor-In ($-$$)

A family friendly experience best described as “eatertainment”. Extensive menu featuring pizza, burgers, specialty sandwiches and the #1 voted Clam Chowder on the South Coast. 2000 sq ft playground & arcade area make for a great place to meet friends and family.

Plank House @ The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park ($$$)

Overlooking the peaceful, shimmering waters of Coos Bay. Try one of the Early Bird dinner specials from 4-6pm daily! Always great seafood, steaks and chowder made to perfection.

Shark Bites 
($$)

Seafood Café attached to Waxer’s surfshop. Great coastal ambience, amazing fish tacos and offering a gluten-free chowder that you have to taste to believe!

Amenities: Fifty Amp Full Hookups, Recreation Area, Dump Station, Handicap Accessible, Pets OK, Public Restrooms, Showers, Cable, High Speed Internet Access, Laundry Facilities, Pull Through.

Waves at Shore Acres

Currently, this section of the coast trail ends at Cape Arago, but there are plans to have the trail continue down to Whiskey Run beach and connect with other sections located further south.  Sunset Bay State Park has a hiker/biker camp and a gorgeous beach.  From the Sunset Bay, the trail winds around the coastal bluffsoffering spectacular views of the rugged Oregon coastline, past Shore Acres Botanical Gardens and Simpson Reef viewing area to the captivating Cape Arago State Park.

Trail Description:

From Sunset Bay the trail winds along the coastal bluffs.  Along the way there’s a sign for the Norton Gulch trail.  This is a little side trail 0.25 mile in length that ends at a peaceful cove and beach.  After hiking back up to the main trail, in 2 miles you’ll reach the Shore Acres.  This boasts a great lookout and botanical gardens with a breathtaking array of native and exotic plants, including a rose garden.  The trail continues on the other side of the gardens.  After winding along the coast you’ll come to the Simpson Reef/Shell Island overlook, a great place to see California sea lions, Steller sea lions, Harbor seals and Elephant seals.  The trail then crosses the road and begins on the other side.  This section continues 1 mile and connects to the Arago Pack Trail near a group campsite and brings you back to the highway near south cove in Cape Arago State Park.  Cape Arago has two trails to the south and north coves.  Both coves feature beautiful tide pools with a great diversity of sea creatures and plant life. These area are protected and removal of the plants and animals is prohibited. Pets must be kept on a six foot or shorter leash and under control at all times on trails and beach areas within state park boundaries.

Whale Watching site at Cape Arago

Access:

From US 101 in Coos Bay or North Bend, follow signs to Charleston and Ocean Beaches.  Roads merge at a “Y” intersection in Coos Bay’s Empire district, heading west on Newmark Avenue.  Newmark Avenue reaches the bay and turns left (south), becoming Cape Arago Hwy.  The road continues four miles to Charleston.  Continue on Cape Arago Highway heading west past Bastendorff County Park to Sunset Bay State Park day use, located on the right (west) side.  At the main entrance and parking area, drive to your left to the second parking lot. The trailhead is located at the right corner of the parking lot across a little footbridge.

Three accessible viewpoints provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy the Oregon Dunes. Recreation Pass required, sold on site or at local visitor centers.

Directions:

From Reedsport travel north on Highway 101 for 11 miles. The entrance to the Oregon Dunes Day Use is located on the west side of Highway 101.

Amenities: Full Hookups, Recreation Area, Security, Handicap Accessible, Pets OK, Public Restrooms, Showers, Cable, Internet Access, Laundry Facilities.

Amenities: Airport Shuttle, Fireplace, Private Bath, Pets OK, Full Breakfast, Internet Access: WiFi

Access: From North Bend, proceed north 1.5 miles to Transpacific Lane. Turn left and proceed 1 mile, turing right across railroad tracks. Travel 100 feet, turning right on Horsfall Beach Road. Proceed 3 miles to the Horsfall Beach Campground & Day Use Area.

Amenities: Potable drinking water, flush toilets, garbage containers. fire ring, picnic tables. (please note, pull throughs do not have fire ring or picnic table)

Amenities: Full Hookups, Recreation Area, Fitness Room, Dump Station, Handicap Accessible, Pets OK, Public Restrooms, Showers, Cable, High Speed Internet Access, Laundry Facilities, Pull Through Spaces.