Go Birding
Probably most well known are the Tufted Puffins. Bandon is also one of the premier birding locations in the nation for shorebirds. - Check out Birding Bandon for where to go.
Probably most well known are the Tufted Puffins. Bandon is also one of the premier birding locations in the nation for shorebirds. - Check out Birding Bandon for where to go.
Take a hike
There are a few good hikes in the area ranging from brief walks to more ambitious over night outings. Try Hiking Bandon for some suggestions.
There are a few good hikes in the area ranging from brief walks to more ambitious over night outings. Try Hiking Bandon for some suggestions.
Go Fishing
With the ocean on one side of town and three great rivers near by, fishing is a popular activity. Fishing Bandon will help locate the right area for you.
With the ocean on one side of town and three great rivers near by, fishing is a popular activity. Fishing Bandon will help locate the right area for you.
Go Crabbing
With a dock dedicated to crabbing and a local business ready to cook your crabs for you all you need is some bait and a crab ring. And, we have a couple crab rings we will loan you. Check Fishing Bandon for more info.
With a dock dedicated to crabbing and a local business ready to cook your crabs for you all you need is some bait and a crab ring. And, we have a couple crab rings we will loan you. Check Fishing Bandon for more info.
Golf
Bandon has become one of the worlds go to destinations for golf and there are several courses available. For starters try Bandon Crossings , an exceptional course offering 18 unique experiences.
Bandon has become one of the worlds go to destinations for golf and there are several courses available. For starters try Bandon Crossings , an exceptional course offering 18 unique experiences.
Visit the West Coast Game Park
America's largest wild animal petting zoo is located just south of Bandon. Game Park Safari
America's largest wild animal petting zoo is located just south of Bandon. Game Park Safari
Go Tidepooling
A local non-profit provides lectures and tours of the local area free of charge. Shoreline education for awareness.
A local non-profit provides lectures and tours of the local area free of charge. Shoreline education for awareness.
Go Shopping
It's the all American pasttime and Bandon has a charming old town shopping experieince. For something upscale try Devon's Boutique. More shops are listed at the Bandon Chamber of Commerce.
It's the all American pasttime and Bandon has a charming old town shopping experieince. For something upscale try Devon's Boutique. More shops are listed at the Bandon Chamber of Commerce.
Fly a Kite
What could be more "coastal" then spending a day on the beach flying a kite. Koffee and Kites may be the place to start.
What could be more "coastal" then spending a day on the beach flying a kite. Koffee and Kites may be the place to start.
Take a walk on the beach
Is there anything more peaceful then walking the beach, listening to the waves and feeling the sand between your toes. Bandon's beaches are a fabulous place to spend a day.
Is there anything more peaceful then walking the beach, listening to the waves and feeling the sand between your toes. Bandon's beaches are a fabulous place to spend a day.
Visit a Lavender Farm
With a store and on site farm, the Lavender Lady is located South of town along highway 101.
With a store and on site farm, the Lavender Lady is located South of town along highway 101.
Try your hand at quilting
The best quilt shop on the Oregon Coast, Forget Me Knots offers a full range of supplies and classes.
The best quilt shop on the Oregon Coast, Forget Me Knots offers a full range of supplies and classes.
Photography
The coastline of Oregon is known for it's stunning scenery. Bandon is one of the best locations to take pictures of this environment. To see some of the possabilities check out the work of Steve and Susan Dimock (Your hosts at the La Kris Inn)
The coastline of Oregon is known for it's stunning scenery. Bandon is one of the best locations to take pictures of this environment. To see some of the possabilities check out the work of Steve and Susan Dimock (Your hosts at the La Kris Inn)
Eat some candy
Saltwater taffy comes to mind when one thinks of the coast. In Bandon we do it different. We have fabulous fruit pate's and jelly candies at Cranberry Sweets and fudge to die for at the Fudge Factory. A stop in these two shops and you will think you have gone to heaven. Yes, you can get taffy as well.
Saltwater taffy comes to mind when one thinks of the coast. In Bandon we do it different. We have fabulous fruit pate's and jelly candies at Cranberry Sweets and fudge to die for at the Fudge Factory. A stop in these two shops and you will think you have gone to heaven. Yes, you can get taffy as well.
Have Dinner out
From Thai to Mexican to Seafood to Italian, there are numerous great restaurants in the Bandon area.
From Thai to Mexican to Seafood to Italian, there are numerous great restaurants in the Bandon area.
Watch for Whales
Grey Whales migrate along the Oregon Coast twice a year. Best seasons for catching this site are Winter (Late December and Early January) as the Whales migrate South and Spring (April and May) as they Migrate North. For more information check out Whale Watching Spoken Here.
Grey Whales migrate along the Oregon Coast twice a year. Best seasons for catching this site are Winter (Late December and Early January) as the Whales migrate South and Spring (April and May) as they Migrate North. For more information check out Whale Watching Spoken Here.
Tour the Coquille Lighthouse
The Coquille Lighthouse is located across the river from the Town and is visible from town. It is probably the smallest lighthouse you will ever see and is adorable. Images of the lighthouse can be seen at our photo site.
The Coquille Lighthouse is located across the river from the Town and is visible from town. It is probably the smallest lighthouse you will ever see and is adorable. Images of the lighthouse can be seen at our photo site.
The list below is just a few ideas of things to do in and around Bandon.