Coos Bay, Oregon, on the scenic Southern Oregon Coast near Coast Highway U.S. 101
Reservations: 541-267-4856
Janet Nelson Thompson
415 S. Sixth Street
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Phone: 541-267-4856
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DESCRIPTION
BEAUTIFUL OCEAN FRONT HOME offering spectacular views of the nearby Cape Arago Lighthouse, rocky headlands, pristine beaches, and rolling surf. To the north are the Harbor Jetties and bar entrance where large Ocean-Going Ships, Tug boats, Barges And Fishing Boats create A Marine Panorama right in front of our windows.
THE HOME SITS ON ITS OWN POINT and is architect-designed with large windows in each room to offer ocean and beach views that can be enjoyed from inside the home regardless of the weather. Winter storm watching can be relaxing when accompanied by a cheerful fire in the fireplace.....
WHALES are sometimes seen during the annual migrations in winter. Gorgeous sunsets and skies over the ocean take ones breath away. Any time the waves are right, you may see Surf-boarders and possibly kayakers in wet suits due to the coolish Pacific waters.
The home has its own STAIRWAY down to the semi-private 1/2 mile long beach. There are tide pools to explore for shells and drift wood. Picnicking and camp fires are permitted on the beach. Each high and low tide changes the beach, but there is usually plenty of clean sand for sand castle building and children's play.
When the surf is moderate or calm, there is GOOD wading and swimming for supervised children, as there is a very gradual sloping bottom to the beach. At high tides and storms, which occur mostly in winter, everyone should observe safety precautions, and watch from above.
Other beautiful beaches and State parks in the immediate area give a variety of activities, rock formations and marine life such as seals, sea lions and sea birds like gulls and pelicans. There are scenic hiking trails along the cliffs between some beaches.
The BOTANICAL GARDENS at Shore Acres State Park offer year-round enjoyment, including a spectacular Christmas Light Display for the holiday season. The small fishing town of Charleston is only two miles or 5 minutes drive away. It has Seafood Markets, Restaurants, Grocery Stores and also Charter Boats at the interesting docks of the Boat Basin.
The larger cities of Coos Bay and North Bend are only 20 minutes away and have more shopping, and entertainment, as well as the Bay Area Hospital and physician's clinics.
Additional Information
LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION:
The Coos Bay-North Bend Area is on the Southern Oregon Coast along Pacific Coast Highway 101. Our home is located about 11 to 15 miles off Highway 101 by several routes. Follow signs in either North Bend or Coos Bay to The Beaches. which lead to the Charleston area. We send everyone a good map to our home which is 2 miles beyond Charleston bridge.
TOURIST INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET TO THE COOS BAY/NORTH BEND AREA:
Airline Service is available at the North Bend Airport which is served by Horizon Air Lines (owned by Alaska Airlines). Coos Bay/ North Bend is about 100 miles south of Newport, Oregon and 100 miles north of the California border.
Eugene, Oregon, which also has an airport, is about 120 miles or 3 hours away from our vacation home. The Portland, Oregon airport is about 5-6 hours away depending on the route used.
From Portland and Eugene, many people use Interstate 5 to Highway 38 turnoff just south of Cottage Grove, along the Umpqua River to Reedsport, and join Highway 101 going south to North Bend.
Visitors from the south should turn off Interstate 5 at the Highway 42 exit near Winston, leading to Coquille and then join 101 south of Coos Bay.
From the California coast, visitors continue up Highway 101.
SPECIAL PLACES TO VISIT NEARBY:
Charter boats for salmon and bottom fishing at Charleston Harbor.
Simpson Reef with seals & sea lions
Coast Guard lookout overlooking the bar
Cape Arago South beach tidal pools
The South Slough Sanctuary and U. of O. Marine Biology Institute.
Sunset Bay beach and picnicking.
INTERESTING PLACES IN COOS BAY AND NORTH BEND:
Charleston Specialty Shops on Boat Basin Road
Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay
Antique shops
Indoor tennis facility - SWOYA
Swimming pools
Golf Courses
Cranberry Sweets Candy Store in Empire
Health clubs
Mill Casino on highway 101
OTHER COASTAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport
Rogue River at Gold Beach with boat trips and fishing
Bandon with more shops and restaurants
All can be seen in a day trip from the beach house
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING WITH YOU:
Binoculars, Flashlight, Sports Equipment, Beach Towels
Toys, Portable Crib and Other Baby Equipment
Videos, CD Player and CD's
Warm Clothing Including Wind-Breakers and Long Pants
for Coolish Beach Weather
