43.0565-124.4354Bandon State Natural Area(Several beach access areas with ample parking on Bandon`s Beach Loop Road),toll-free: +1-800-551-6949.Free.(updated Feb 2020)
If you enjoy wet weather, Bandon is the best place to spot storms through turbulent ocean on Oregon's Adventure Coast. Storm-watching occurs during the winter season from November to March.
Buy
The Fudge Factory.
43.1198-124.41281Cranberry Sweets & More,280 1st St. SE,☏ +1 541-347-9475.They make cranberry candy and chocolate from local cranberries, as well as cookies and camel corn. They are made in their factory in Coos Bay, where you can see them being made on weekdays. They have many free samples in their Bandon store, however.(updated Jan 2017)
Eat
Alloro Wine Bar & Restaurant,375 2nd Street(Old Town Bandon),☏ +1 541-347-1850.Coastal Italian cuisine including handmade pastas, fresh seasonal ingredients and seafood specials daily. Featuring Oregon Pinot Noirs and Italian wines. Full bar. Reservations recommended.
43.1562-124.411Bullards Beach State Park(2 miles north of Bandon),☏ +1 541 347-2209.Large campground with hook-ups for RVs, a hiker-biker camp, and 13 yurts. The park also has the historic Coquille River Lighthouse. The lighthouse tower is no longer accessible due to safety concerns, but it is staffed with volunteers from Mid-May thru September (11am-5pm) to answer questions and show visitors the fog/signal room.(updated Jan 2017)