Bandon Explorer Guide

The Coastal Gem on the Oregon Coast - Places to Go and Things to See!

The Bandon Explorer Guide© is a free online guide for visitors and locals to get a quick glance of places to go and things to see. This list was created by a local business so you gain true insider information. Sponsored listings are available (see the information below).

Take a stroll through the quaint village of Bandon, where you will find lovely shops and restaurants, enjoy the breeze as you stroll along the harbor overlooking the Coquille River. Enjoy leisurely walks on the stunning beaches and bluffs where you will spot wildlife and the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy cultural and educational experiences at our local community center and theater, as well as places around town hosting events. Note: Unless otherwise noted with a town next to it, all of these listings are in Bandon, Oregon.

Event Listings:

• Local Events: Eventbrite 

• Chamber: Bandon Chamber of Commerce

• Art & Wine Walks: Greater Bandon Association

• Bandon Library: Bandon Library Events 

• Community Center (aka The Barn) & Theater: Bandon Events

• Coos County Calendar of Events: Coos Calendar

• Healing Sanctuary Workshops: Violet Flame Collective

• Langlois Farm & Nursery Events: Dragonfly Farm & Nursery

Event Promotions:

• Facebook: Various groups post happenings and updates

• Locals: Next Door (download the app to access updates)

• Visitors: Check flyers posted locally in cafes and shop windows

• Social Media: Facebook Groups (check for groups of interest)

• News: The World Newspaper, Bandon Western World, Southern Coos Hospital Health Wave Newsletter (subscribe)

Arts & Culture:

• Art Galleries: Art by the Sea Gallery, Bandon Gallery, Bandon Library Gallery, High Tide Gallery, Ivy House Gallery & Gifts, Second Street Gallery, Studio Ten95

• Art & History: Bandon Historical Society Museum, The Hughes House and Cape Blanco, Coos History Museum, Coos Art Museum

• Theater: Sprague Theater (plays, concerts and events at the Community Center Theater)

• Concerts: Sprague Theater, Redfish Series, Bandon Library ("BLFF") Concerts

  
  

Health & Wellness:

• Spas: Young Spa (Vichy spa, facials, massage), Bandon Dunes Spa

• Yoga: Dockside Dharma Yoga, Marlo Dance Company, The Barn (chair yoga)

• Acupuncture: Well Within Acupuncture

• Health Food: Mother's Food Store, Farmer's Market (Farm & Sea), Rawsome Juices and Smoothies. Local Farms: Valley Flora, Hartnells Farm

• Holistic Services: Violet Flame Collective (Reiki, massage, therapy, meditation, sound bowls and workshops), Anatomiaed Wellness & Stress Management (North Bend), Solestie 108 Holistic Foot Sanctuary (North Bend)

  
  

  Outdoor Activities:

  
  

• Friends of Bandon Parks & Recreation List of Parks, Pickleball, Bike Racks

• Beaches: Oregon Islands, Devil's Kitchen, Bullards Beach State Park, Bandon Oregon Coast Walk. Activities: Agate Searching, Kite Flying, Circles in the Sand, The Tunnel at Battle Rock Park (Port Orford)

• Fishing & Water Sports: Prowler Charters (deep sea charter fishing). Crabbing on the Dock with snares and pots, Bandon Bait Shop (fishing), Surfing, Paddleboard and Kayaking (unguided do at your own risk)

• Hiking & Cycling: Trail books and maps can be found at Winter River Books but here are a few to check out: Whiskey Run Trails and Mountain Biking, Shore Acres Garden and Trails (Charleston), South Slough Trails (Charleston)

• Horseback Riding: Bandon Beach Riding Stables, Sapphire Farms (mindfulness)

• Golf Courses: Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon Dunes Shorty's, Bandon Disc Golf Course, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Driving Range) Bandon Crossings Golf Course

  
  

Shopping & Retail

• Clothing & Jewelry Shops: Devon's Boutique, The Loft on 2nd Boutique, Spirit of Oregon, The Cobbler's Bench, Fan the Flame Designs Jewelry & Gifts

• Consignment Shops: Begin Agains Consignment Shop, Bree's Upscale Resale

• Book & Gift Shops: Winter River Books & Gallery, The Sassy Seagull, The Toy Room, Bandon Card & Gift Shop, By the Sea Treasures

• Flowers: Abundant Blooms

• Vintage: Sweet Pea Vintage Home and Garden, Studio Ten95, Neat Old Stuff Collectibles (Continuum Center)

• Art Supplies: High Tide Gallery

• Furniture & Decorative Outdoor: Hallman's Furniture & Cabinetry, Baja Imports

• Arcades: Fin's Family Fun Amusement Arcade

  
  

Cafes, Restaurants, Sweet Shops and Markets:

• Casual Restaurants: Bandon Brewing, Bandon Fish Market, Bandon Rain, Face Rock Creamery, Fish & Chips Chowder House, Gemini Lounge, Old Town Tap & Grill, Pastries and Pizza, The Broken Anchor, The Station, Tony's Crab Shack, The Wheelhouse/The Nest. Bandon Dunes: Tufted Puffin Lounge, Trails End, McKee's Pub

• Upscale Restaurants: Lord Bennett's, Alloro Bar & Grill, The Loft Restaurant & Bar.

  Bandon Dunes (Ghost Tree Grill and Pacific Coast Grill), Redfish (Port Orford), Wild Flour Restaurant (North Bend)

• International: La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, Rancho Viejo Mexican Restaurant, Foley's Irish Pub, Pablo's Corner, Bandon Sushi, Angelos's Italy, Tufted Puffin Lounge (Italian-Bandon Dunes)

• Caterers: The Grazing Board & More, Wild Flour Public House (North Bend), Black Market Gourmet (Coos Bay). Some local restaurants also offer catering services.

• Cafes & Bakeries: Bandon Coffee, Warehouse Coffee Cafe, Bandon Bakery

• Bars & Tasting Rooms: Steel Wagon Distillery, Bandon Rain (ciders), Gemini Lounge

• Juices & Smoothies: Rawsome Juices and Smoothies

• Markets: Farm and Sea, The Beverage Barn (wine), Brother's Market, Ray's Market, McCay's Market, Wilson's Market

• Chocolates & Sweets: Bandon Sweets & Treats, Cranberry Sweets and More, Coastal Mist, Big Wheel General Store and Fudge Factory

  
  

  Need a Place to Stay? Thinking about Moving to Bandon?

  (More info will be posted in the future about hotels, vacation, and mid-term rentals).

  
  

• Hotels: The Bandon Inn, Table Rock Motel, Windemere on the Beach, B.side Motel & RV and others as listed on the internet.

• Vacation Rentals: VRBO.com, AirBNB.com

• Midterm Rentals: FurnishedFinder.com (30 days+)

• Long-term Rentals: Zillow.com, Homes.com

  
  

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