South Coast
Bandon, Oregon
Bandon pairs a walkable Old Town and working harbor with a spectacular beach lined by sculptural sea stacks.
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Why people love it
Face Rock sunsets, cranberry-country flavor, excellent seafood, and easy access to wild beaches.
Local history and character
Coquille people have lived in this region for millennia. The town was named by an Irish settler after Bandon, Ireland, and rebuilt after a devastating 1936 fire fueled partly by invasive gorse.
Bandon’s Old Town and beach feel like two complementary destinations. One offers boats, seafood, shops, and local history; the other opens onto Face Rock and a maze of sea stacks that transform with every tide and sunset.
The experiences that define a visit
Things to do
Face Rock Scenic Viewpoint
Walk the beach among sea stacks and learn the local legend.
Official details for Face Rock Scenic ViewpointOld Town Bandon
Browse galleries, shops, and the harborfront.
Official details for Old Town BandonCoquille River Lighthouse
Visit the historic light at Bullards Beach.
Official details for Coquille River LighthouseBandon Marsh
Watch shorebirds and waterfowl.
Official details for Bandon MarshCircles in the Sand
See seasonal labyrinth art when scheduled.
Official details for Circles in the SandGet out on the water
Whale watching, charters, and local traditions
Prowler Charters
Fish the Pacific for salmon, halibut, tuna, lingcod, and rockfish from the Port of Bandon.
Official details for Prowler ChartersBring home something with a story
Antiques, gifts, and local finds
Second Street Gallery
See work from regional artists and shop jewelry, glass, ceramics, paintings, and coastal gifts.
Official details for Second Street GalleryBandon Card & Gift Shoppe
Browse souvenirs, cards, home accents, and locally flavored gifts in Old Town.
Official details for Bandon Card & Gift ShoppeA simple first-day plan
One memorable day in Bandon
Use this as a starting point, then slow it down for weather, tides, and whatever catches your eye.
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Morning
Face Rock Scenic Viewpoint
Walk the beach among sea stacks and learn the local legend.
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Afternoon
Old Town Bandon
Browse galleries, shops, and the harborfront.
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Golden hour
Coquille River Lighthouse
Visit the historic light at Bullards Beach.
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Dinner
Tony’s Crab Shack
Harborfront crab and casual seafood.
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Local places to start your dining list
Where to eat
Tony’s Crab Shack
Harborfront crab and casual seafood.
Official details for Tony’s Crab ShackAlloro Wine Bar & Restaurant
Italian-inspired dining in Old Town.
Official details for Alloro Wine Bar & RestaurantBandon Fish Market
Counter-service fish-and-chips.
Official details for Bandon Fish MarketRestaurants we’ve written about in Bandon
A mix of memorable bases for exploring
Where to stay
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
Destination golf with multiple lodging choices.
Official details for Bandon Dunes Golf ResortBandon Inn
Harbor views above Old Town.
Official details for Bandon InnWindermere on the Beach
Relaxed oceanfront lodging south of town.
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More stories about Bandon
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