Blog Archive: Shore Acres

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!

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Waves get up to 120 high

Posted by oregonkat on December 10, 2011

The jewel of the South Coast, Shore Acres State Park is perched on rugged sandstone cliffs high above the ocean. Shore Acres is an unexpected combination of beautiful natural and man-made features. Once the famed estates of Louis Simpson, Shore Acres features lushly planted gardens with plans and flowers from …

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Playing on Simpson Beach

Posted by oregonkat on December 10, 2011

Playing on Simpson Beach

Situated directly below Shore Acres, a winding path takes you to this secluded ocean cove. You’ll find crashing waves, migrating whales, and views of hundreds of seals & sea lions and other wildlife. Please do not bother the seal pups you may find on the beach. …

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Shore Acres Lights, Sun. Nov 29, 2009 097a1

Posted by AmyD on November 9, 2011

Photo Credit: @Friends of Shore Acres

The brightest and most beautiful place on the West Coast shines as brightly as ever in 2011.

Shore Acres State Park off Cape Arago Hwy will celebrate their 25th annual Holiday Lights display! This has become one of our favorite local holiday traditions, and has captured …

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Posted by AmyD on July 21, 2011

The Oregon Coast Music Festival kicked off on Saturday, July 16 with an amazing concert featuring Bay Area Concert Band.  We were also treated to performances this week by Gypsy Soul, Jennings and Keller and Coup d’ Bop.

The OCMF is one of the most popular annual events on …

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Posted by AmyD on September 1, 2010

We can think of countless reasons to visit the Coos Bay/North Bend and Charleston  area this month: friendly faces, beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches, scenery, great deals on hotels and more.

September brings us many exciting events here on the Oregon Coast…here are just a few of the event highlights this month:

7th …

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