State Parks & National Lands

Length: 2.25 mile (one way)

Difficulty: Moderate

Surface: Dirt, paved

One of the most popular trails for scenic vistas and sheer beauty. If you only have time for one scenic trail, don’t miss this.

Information courtesy of Coos Trails.

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From US 101 in Coos Bay or North Bend , follow signs to Charleston and Ocean …

Located at the end of Cape Arago Highway, you’ll find Cape Arago Beach. Tucked away below the cliffs, a short walk along the steep trails will take you to a secluded cove where tide pooling and fossils can be found. Visitors can also enjoy whale watching, fishing, and scuba diving. …

Length: 3 miles (loop)

Difficulty: Easy

Surface: Dirt, gravel

Information courtesy of Coos Trails.

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From Coos Bay or North Bend, follow signs to Charleston, Shore Acres State Park and Ocean Beaches. From Charleston, head west on Cape Arago Highway and in 0.1 miles turn left (south) on Seven Devils Road following signs to South Slough Sanctuary …

With so much to explore along the Southern Oregon Coast, we felt the need to create a series of itineraries to help Oregon Coast visitors make the most of their time here. Come explore Cape Arago Beach Loop and much more!

Golden Falls

Located a half hour from Coos Bay at the end of Coos River Highway, Golden and Silver Falls is 24 miles off Highway 101. A small parking and picnic area is located along the banks of Glenn and Silver Creeks, set in an old-growth forest of Douglas fir, …

If you’ve never been to the West Coast and want to take in as much as possible, here’s a 3 week itinerary that takes you from San Francisco to the Oregon Coast to Lake Tahoe. Follow every day or pick out your favorites!

Part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Shell Island and the surrounding reefs provide breeding and rest areas for sea birds and Marine mammals.

Shell Island is the largest marine haul out on the Oregon Coast. Gray Whales, Northern Elephant Seals, Harbor Seals, Sea Lions, Stellar Sea Lions, Black Oystercatchers, …

The jewel of the South Coast, Shore Acres State Park is perched on rugged sandstone cliffs high above the ocean. Shore Acres is an unexpected combination of beautiful natural and man-made features. Once the famed estates of Louis Simpson, Shore Acres features lushly planted gardens with plans and flowers from …

Join a South Slough interpreter and venture into the Reserve in search of winged wildlife. $1 per birder. Usually held the first Saturday of each month.

Join a South Slough interpreter and venture into the Reserve in search of winged wildlife. $1 per birder. Held the first Saturday of each month.