Coos Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Coos Bay showing a marina
This may be the largest city on the coast of Oregon, but its small-town charm will enchant you. Explore the beautiful parks scattered throughout the area. 

It is easy to understand why people want to visit and settle in Coos Bay, the largest city on the Oregon coast. Enjoy its prime location on a stunning bay sandwiched between lush forests and the Pacific Ocean. Its legacy of shipbuilding and timber has made Coos Bay a significant commercial hub. 

Although most people travel to Coos Bay to savour the beautiful surroundings, the town itself is also a great place to spend the day. After exploring the downtown shops and restaurants, stroll through Mingus Park. This complex includes a swimming pool, amphitheatre, playground, picnic areas, tennis courts, 18-hole disc golf course and sports fields.  

Coos Bay also has several great museums. Coos Art Museum is located in a former U.S. post office and has nearly 500 permanent collections, along with rotating exhibits and lectures throughout the year. Learn about the railroad industry that helped shape the city at the Oregon Coast Historic Rail Museum. See relics from the logging heyday, such as a 1922 steam locomotive that transported lumber from the area’s forests.

Drive a few miles southwest to reach some of the most beautiful parks on Oregon’s coast. Cape Arago State Park is located on a dramatic headland jutting into the Pacific Ocean. Hike along the park’s trails or try fishing on the beach. Just offshore, hundreds of sea lions and seals make their home on Shell Island.

Visit the dramatic cliff-top oasis of Shore Acres State Park. See the coast’s natural beauty and sprawling manicured formal gardens. From your high vantage point, watch seals and whales swim below or observe a storm rolling in over the water.

Coos Bay is located along Highway 101, the famous route running north and south along the entire length of America’s west coast. Fly into Southwest Oregon Regional Airport in North Bend, a 10-minute drive outside of town. 

Motel 6 Coos Bay, OR
Motel 6 Coos Bay, OR
2 out of 5
1445 N Bayshore Dr, Coos Bay, OR
The price is ₹6,262 per night from 12 May to 13 May
₹6,262
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this motel in Coos Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Das Zimmer war groß und normal ausgestattet. Nur gab es keinen Kühlschrank und Toilettenartikel außer Seife."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Motel 6 Coos Bay, OR
Edgewater Inn and Suites
Edgewater Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
275 E. Johnson Ave., Coos Bay, OR
The price is ₹8,673 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹8,673
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this motel in Coos Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Pleasantly surprised. Worth the extra $20-30 to not stay in one of the shady spots nearby. Right next to 2 grocery stores and restaurants. No breakfast but clean and great shower!"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Edgewater Inn and Suites
Red Lion Hotel Coos Bay
Red Lion Hotel Coos Bay
3 out of 5
1313 N Bayshore Dr, Coos Bay, OR
The price is ₹10,717 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
₹10,717
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"My check in was quick and easy. Room was clean and in good order."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Red Lion Hotel Coos Bay
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Bay Point Landing
Bay Point Landing
3.5 out of 5
92443 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay, OR
Stay at this aparthotel in Coos Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Coos Historical & Maritime Museum and Bastendorff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
"Beautiful spot by the bay. The tiny home cabins are a great alternative to a hotel stay. Loved the saltwater pool!"

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Bay Point Landing
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