Coos County
Occupying a particularly scenic stretch of Oregon’s coastline, Coos County makes an excellent base for exploring the state’s rugged southern shores. Its biggest city, Coos Bay, is home to a historic downtown district hosting farmers’ markets and one of Oregon’s oldest art institutions, the Coos Art Museum. Visitors are surrounded by natural beauty – the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and Shore Acres State Park, with its botanical gardens, are just two must-see spots. Downstate in picturesque Bandon – dubbed Oregon’s cranberry capital –, breathtaking beaches, a lively local arts scene, and a beautiful shore side golf course attract visitors from far and wide.