We are honored to welcome visitors from across the nation and beyond each year to Oregon's Adventure Coast for the Prefontaine Memorial Run, a signature event of the annual Bay Area Fun Festival. On the 50th anniversary of his passing, we reflect on the extraordinary legacy of Steve Prefontaine, the internationally acclaimed distance runner from Coos Bay whose passion and determination helped ignite the running movement that continues to inspire athletes and enthusiasts around the world today....

In the spirit of the salmon’s return, the Salmon Celebration comes back to Oregon’s Adventure Coast on September 13–14, 2025, commemorating 20 years since local Indigenous communities first shared this sacred tradition with the public. Coquille Indian Tribe Chief Jason Younker joined us to reflect on the celebration’s history, purpose, and the enduring significance of salmon to Oregon’s tribes....

Twenty years before he became the small-town police chief in the blockbuster Jaws, award-winning actor Roy Scheider was honing his craft on the stage of Little Theatre on the Bay (LTOB) in Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston. He acted, directed, and even built sets for the community theater that helped shape his early career. As Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re looking back at the formative years this Hollywood legend spent on Oregon’s Adventure Coast....

From free festivals and outdoor adventures to complimentary access to local museums, there is no shortage of budget-friendly experiences waiting for you here. Join us as we explore some of our top picks for enjoying Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston for free (or on the cheap)....

If there’s one thing that belongs on your Oregon travel bucket list, it’s a visit to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, the largest stretch of coastal dunes in North America and our region’s most iconic landscape. Spanning 32,186 acres of dunes, forests, winding streams, and lakes from Coos Bay to Florence, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is built for adventure....

The South Coast Clambake Music Festival, happening March 13–16, 2025, is more than just a music event—it’s a dynamic celebration of arts, culture, and community. This beloved annual tradition draws both locals and visitors to Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston, yet it still has a few surprises in store for you....

From exploring scenic trails and tide pools to savoring fresh local seafood and discovering local music, winter is the perfect time to embrace everything this region has to offer. Here are 20 ways to make the most of the winter beauty on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston....

Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston is deeply enriched by its Indigenous heritage, which has shaped the region for thousands of years. November is National Native American Heritage Month, the perfect time to recognize and honor the enduring impact and significant contributions of Indigenous peoples, including the Coquille Indian Tribe and the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians....

Last month, one of the most precious gems on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (SSNERR), the first of 30 in the United States, is an essential habitat with nearly 7,000 acres of forests, salt marshes, mudflats, and water channels, all of which are home to diverse ecosystems with hundreds of native plant and animal species....

With its temperate weather, gorgeous views, and beautifully maintained golf courses, the Oregon Coast is known for being a golfer's paradise - and nowhere is that more apparent than on the Southern Oregon Coast....

Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston is known its outdoor adventures, but it’s a little known fact that there are plenty of fantastic INDOOR adventures to enjoy. Here are ideas to have a great time while staying out of the cold!...

Lighthouse hunting on Oregon’s Adventure Coast is an exciting and historic activity the whole family will enjoy. ...

Here are 19 ideas on how to impress your significant other on Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleson. ...