Bandon

The present city of Bandon was rebuilt after a devastating 1936 fire destroyed the entire business district and most of the residences.  A brick chimney on the site of the old bakery stands as a memorial just off Hwy 101.  The Old Town district is a center for art galleries, shops, and great dining places.  The Sprague Theatre is the venue for live-theater productions.  Bandon is also known as the Cranberry Capital of Oregon, and the annual Cranberry Festival in September brings many people to town to celebrate.  Many cranberry bogs are south of town and bog tours are possible in the fall.

Charleston

Just south of Coos bay, Charleston is one of the largest marinas located on the coast. The town is rich in history and great fresh seafood, plenty of crabbing and clamming, stunning natural tidepools and the Cape Arago Lighthouse makes Charleston a very popular tourist destination.The city offers quite a number of fishing charter companies and a number of restaurants, gift shops, and processing plants for the abundant sea life which is brought into the port to be cleaned, packed, and shipped all over the country.

Coos Bay

Through natural growth Coos Bay has become the largest city on the Oregon Coast.  Coos Bay offers a boardwalk, live theater, and international port and a variety of lodging and dining experiences.  Downtown Coos Bay has a visitor information center, Coos Art Museum, Egyptian Theater, several restaurants and novelty shops. 

Each March the jazz festival attracts groups from around the country, each July the Oregon Coast Music Festival brings outstanding musicians together for a series of performances, and in September, the Bay Area Fun Festival includes the Prefontaine Memorial Run and the classic car Cruz the Coos and Show & Shine.  These are just a few of the festivals and activities held throughout the year.

North Bend

Arrive in the century-old city of North Bend after crossing the historic mile-long Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge.  Downtown has scores of art galleries and antique and novelty shops.  Enjoy some of the region's best art displays during Art Walks, held on the second Thursday of each month.  For live entertainment, Little Theatre on the Bay, the longest-running community theater in Oregon, and the Waterfront Playhouse perform full-length production's.  Also, check out the town's restaurants and eateries.

Coquille

Is a friendly community tucked away along the banks of the Coquille River on State Highway 42 between Myrtle Point and Coos Bay/North Bend.  This little town is a gem waiting to be discovered with its beautiful historic homes, year round fishing and summer fun with the Gay 90s and performances of fine old melodrama at the Sawdust Theater. Other annual events include the Celebrity Host Dinner and the first Saturday of December, the Christmas Tour of Homes, featuring a self-guided tour of homes, the Carriage Museum, Coquille Historical Museum and the Art Center.  Coquille also has a Farmers Market every Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Myrtle Point

This town sits along Highway 42, a major east-west route between US 101 and Interstate 5.  Highway 42 S, which branches off Highway 42 in Coquille, provides and easy route to the Pacific Ocean at Bandon.

Many Myrtlewood groves surround the city.  Some of the largest Myrtle trees can be viewed within the city.  Myrtle Point is also the home of the Coos County Fair and Rodeo, and the Coos County Logging Museum.  Myrtle Point Lehnherr Skateboard Park located with the city limits, boasts the deepest bowl in the Pacific Northwest.