Planning a trip?

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

85 Hang 10 in the surf Hang 10 in the surf

Though cold, the South Coast surf is plentiful and ideal for many ...

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31 Taste some Oregon wine Taste some Oregon wine

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

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41 Camp near the dunes Camp near the dunes

Take advantage of Riley Ranch's new campground north of North Bend at Hauser. The Coos County campground boasts 50 full water-and electricity-hookup sites and miles ATV tracks on the 135-acre former ranch. Riley Ranch is open to all three classes of ATV traffi ...

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42 Take a look underwater Take a look underwater

Scuba dive in deep blue water along Port Orford and Cape Arago's reefs. As most dive sites are off shore, most scuba diving will require a boat. Some dive sites are as close as a half-mile or so from shore, while others are nearly 9 miles out at sea. Once unde ...

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43 Camp like a Mongolian Camp like a Mongolian

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department offers deluxe yurts at several of its South Coast sites. Yurts are conical-topped, circular Mongolian tents on wooden frames. Each deluxe model measures 24 feet in diameter and can sleep up to seven people. T ...

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44 Hike Myrtle Tree Trail Hike Myrtle Tree Trail

The hike along the Myrtle Tree Trail to Oregon's largest myrtlewood takes only a few minutes, but once you're there it's hard to leave. The tree is approximately 88 feet tall and 42 feet in circumference. Its canopy is nearly 70 feet wide. Foresters specul ...

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45 Do some bass fishing Do some bass fishing

The bass really start biting in March and April. This place is a favorite with bass fishermen from around the state. Bring your boat and head into town. The Tenmile Bass Club hosts a two-day derby each year that has attracted a crowd of boats for almost t ...

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46 Take in the sounds of theatre Take in the sounds of theatre

Head to the Sprague Community Theater in Bandon's City Park. From Bandon Playhouse productions, the August offering will be œThe Pirates of Penzance." Actors will be on stage Aug. 15-17, 22-24 and 29-31. Friday performance will be at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows ...

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47 See the views at the top See the views at the top

Don't kid yourself. There are hot days on the Oregon Coast, especially when you go inland a couple miles. Treat yourself to a walk in the spray. Golden and Silver Falls State Park might be just the place for a little peace and quiet. Visitors will have t ...

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48 See a giant tree See a giant tree

Take a scenic drive in the country and check out the old-growth Douglas fir and other towering giant trees. The Doerner Fir, a national champion tree, stands 329 feet tall, with a diameter of 11.5 feet, a crown cover of 60 feet and an estimated gross volu ...

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