Coos Bay Travel Information
Coos Bay, the city, is situated on the west side of Coos Bay, the large natural harbor. Once a hub for trade and timber, Coos Bay is no longer bustling with maritime commerce. However, Coos Bay is still the biggest urban area on Oregon's coast. While downtown Coos Bay boasts standard tourist offerings, it also is home to the Coos Art Museum. For some local history, visit the Coos County Historical Museum with exhibits covering the period from Native American settlement to the heyday of Coos Bay commerce. Nearby, the city of Charleston is located at the head of the channel connecting Coos Bay to the Pacific Ocean. The estuary south of town offers wildlife viewing and canoeing or kayaking. However, most visitors to the area are just passing through on their way to the three beautiful state parks a few minutes out of town. Sunset Bay State Park is just west of Charleston. Guarded by steep cliffs, the bay is linked to two other state parks by a network of hiking trails. If you are interested mainly in a good sunset and a warming fire, pitch a tent in the park's popular campground, open year round. Coos Bay is 24 miles north of Bandon, 115 miles west of Eugene and 212 miles southwest of Portland. To learn more about the area, please select a topic of interest from the navigation bar on the left.
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