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Oregon's South Coast is your destination. Check out these wonderful Bay Area activities.

31 Taste some Oregon wine Taste some Oregon wine

Visit Coos County's first commercial winery. Follow Highway 42 ea ...

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63 Discover Whiskey Run gems Discover Whiskey Run gems

Agate hunters don't necessarily have to dodge waves at all time. ...

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1 Take a run around the bay Take a run around the bay

For runners looking for a big challenge, the Circle the Bay road run, the signature event of the South Coast Running Club, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2. People can participate in this event either as individuals or as members of three-person relay teams. ...

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2 Hike some nearby falls Hike some nearby falls

Take a hike in eastern Coos County. At 130 feet high, Elk Creek Falls may not be the Oregon version of Niagara Falls, but it is worth the short hike. What is striking about the falls is not necessarily the water, it's the surroundings. The trail takes hikers ...

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3 Visit a local oyster farm Visit a local oyster farm

Take a tour of Clausen Oysters and see the shucking process first-hand. All visitors are welcome to a free oyster sample “ cooked or raw. The oyster processing facility located north of North Bend grows many of its oysters on the tideflats of Coos Bay. At l ...

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4 Go birding in Bandon Go birding in Bandon

Birders flock to Bandon throughout the year, especially during the spring and fall shorebird migrations. ...

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5 Catch cats napping Catch cats napping

West Coast Game Park Safari south of Bandon is the type of attraction that one wouldn't expect on the Oregon Coast. Yet, it's been attracting thousands of visitors yearly since its establishment in 1968. The walk-through park offers a chance to get up close ...

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6 Walk a beach Walk a beach

A quiet walk on the beach can't be beat in the early morning and late evening. Below the Umpqua River Lighthouse at Winchester Bay, there are miles of nearly deserted beach. Because people are scarce, it's a great place to play with the dogs. There is a great ...

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7 Build a sand castle Build a sand castle

Pack up the kids. Take your buckets and hand shovels. Head to the beaches. Sunset Bay State Park and Bandon's South Jetty Beach are two favorite areas with sandcastle builders. There are always families nearby hoping to engage in a little fun competition. ...

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8 Visit Cape Blanco Lighthoue Visit Cape Blanco Lighthoue

Located off of U.S. 101, just north of Port Orford at Cape Blanco State Park, the lighthouse is the most southern lighthouse in Oregon as well as the westernmost point in Oregon. It is also the highest lighthouse above the sea at 245 feet. What makes this li ...

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