{"id":470,"date":"2018-03-04T15:53:11","date_gmt":"2018-03-04T20:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/?page_id=470"},"modified":"2020-06-07T16:38:03","modified_gmt":"2020-06-07T20:38:03","slug":"sightseeing-southern-oregon-northern-california-coast","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/sightseeing-southern-oregon-northern-california-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Sightseeing on the Southern Oregon &#038; Northern California Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) { \r\n\tjQuery( '#slider-pro-3-201' ).sliderPro({\r\n\t\t\/\/width\r\n\t\t\t\twidth: 500,\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/height\r\n\t\t\t\theight: 350,\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/auto play\r\n\t\t\t\tautoplay:  true,\r\n\t\tautoplayOnHover: 'none',\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tautoplayDelay: 3000,\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\tarrows: true,\r\n\t\tbuttons: 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data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dunes-Mentalfloss1-8in-300x225.png\" alt=\"Oregon Dunes near Reedsport and Coos Bay\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dunes-Mentalfloss1-8in-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dunes-Mentalfloss1-8in-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dunes-Mentalfloss1-8in.png 576w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/225;\" \/><\/a>Starting from the north are the <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/reedsport-atvs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oregon Dunes<\/a>, with miles and miles of beaches and huge dunes. The predominate activity here seems to be ATV&#8217;s. Even if you have never been on an ATV, is it worthwhile stopping by and renting one to take it out on a spin through these amazing dunes. Even the first timers will enjoy a few hours out driving around if just to sightsee.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget the Umpqua Lighthouse and the views from there.<\/p>\n<p>There are camping spots for horse trailers and trails set aside just for<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/reedsport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> horses<\/a>. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/reedsport-hiking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hikers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/reedsport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bird watchers<\/a> are also welcome.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/sightseeing-coos-bay-charleston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coos Bay, Charleston<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/bandon-oregon-sightseeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bandon<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-118 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/21-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"Coast near Cape Arago\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/21-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/21.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/210;\" \/><\/a>The topography changes from <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/sightseeing-coos-bay-charleston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Coos Bay<\/a> on south. Here, spectacular cliffs open up dramatic ocean views. Bird watching becomes more popular. <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/camping-rvs-near-coos-bay-charleston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Camping<\/a> consists of tents and RV&#8217;s. Sea Lions and seals are common. And working<a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/sightseeing-coos-bay-charleston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> fishing<\/a> harbors bring in the fresh catch available in restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/sightseeing-coos-bay-charleston\/\">Charleston<\/a> is a working seaport with all the sights and sounds of ocean going fishing vessels. And fresh seafood in its restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-112 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"Coquille River Lighthouse\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/210;\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/bandon-oregon-sightseeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bandon<\/a> has it&#8217;s Old Town for shoppers and a wonderful harbor area to stroll around. Several viewpoints are just to the south. And don&#8217;t forget the world famous Bandon Dunes golf courses.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/gold-beach-sightseeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gold Beach and Port Orford<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/PortOrfordHeadsIMG_0212.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-894 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/PortOrfordHeadsIMG_0212-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/PortOrfordHeadsIMG_0212-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/PortOrfordHeadsIMG_0212.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/210;\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/gold-beach-sightseeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Port Orford<\/a> is a working commercial fishing town where the commercial boats are lifted out of the water between fishing trips. It is fun to drive between the lineups of the boats and realize just how big they are.<\/p>\n<p>Just to the north is Cape Blanco Lighthouse. The travel between Port Orford and Gold Beach maybe the second most spectacular on the coast.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bridge-neilmessenger.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-76 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bridge-neilmessenger-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"Rogue River Bridge\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bridge-neilmessenger-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/bridge-neilmessenger.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/210;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rogue River Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/gold-beach-sightseeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gold Beach<\/a> is all about tourism because there is a lot to see. The world famous Rogue River is here and so are the jet boats. The Rogue River is known around the world for salmon fishing. But north and south of town are amazing viewpoints sandwiched in between wide and wild beaches just ready for a stroll. Be sure to take a few minutes and drive the north and south roads along the Rogue, with the quaint single lane bridge connecting the two 25 miles inland.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/sightseeing-near-brookings-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brookings<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-848\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/archrock-hammer.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-848 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/archrock-hammer-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"Arch Rock\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/archrock-hammer-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/archrock-hammer.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/210;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arch Rock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the drive between Port Orford and Gold Beach is amazing. The most spectacular portion is between Gold Beach and Brookings. The <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/sightseeing-near-brookings-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor<\/a> is here and there are required stops every few miles that should not be missed.<\/p>\n<p>To the south of Brookings is Harbor. This is another working harbor with fresh seafood just waiting to be served. Then the cliffs temporarily drop off to more wide sandy beaches.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/crescent-city-sightseeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crescent City<\/a> &amp; Klamath<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/P1110404-500.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-700 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/P1110404-500-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"redwoods\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/P1110404-500-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/P1110404-500.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 85vw, 225px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 225px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 225\/300;\" \/><\/a>Crescent City is known for the giant <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/crescent-city-redwoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">California Redwoods.<\/a> But what should not be forgotten are the wetlands that attract marine birds as they travel the coast. And its working harbor and <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/crescent-city-sightseeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">two lighthouses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>South of Crescent City are more redwoods and the small village of Klamath. The spectacular ocean views start up again, but most require parking and a hike out to see them. People are here to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/crescent-city-redwoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">redwoods.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/index.php\/eureka-arcata-mckinleyville-fortuna\/\">Eureka, Arcata and McMinnville<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_2351.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-713 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_2351-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Eureka Old Town\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_2351-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_2351-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_2351-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_2351-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/orcalcoast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/IMG_2351.jpg 1944w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 85vw, 225px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 225px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 225\/300;\" \/><\/a>These three towns anchor the south end of our northern California and south Oregon coast. There are more redwoods including the wonderful Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway drive through the redwoods.<\/p>\n<p>Eureka is also home to some of the best preserved \u00a0Victorian houses.<\/p>\n<p>To the south is the quirky not-to-be-missed Ferndale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sightseeing on the northern California and southern Oregon coast is straightforward: travel US 101, the Pacific Coast Highway. The scenery is spectacular. The North: Reedsport and Winchester Bay Starting from the north are the Oregon Dunes, with miles and miles of beaches and huge dunes. The predominate activity here seems to be ATV&#8217;s. 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