"The Undiscovered Part of the Oregon Coast" Top 5 Page for this destination Coos Bay by yooperprof

Coos Bay Travel Guide: 27 reviews and 62 photos

Once Coos Bay was a major seaport, sending its timber and wood products all over the world. Now it is a fairly sleepy burg which has seen better times. But I liked the feel of the place when I stopped there while on holiday in the spring of 2004. There was a pleasant and wholesome sense that this is still a working community that takes pride in its heritage but which is rather far off the normal tourist track.

The Undiscovered Part of the Oregon Coast - Coos Bay

An interesting tug working in the Coos Bay harbor. Though the port is much quieter now than it was 50 years, Coos Bay still sends out wood products from the docks downtown.

Sunning birds, dockside.

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In a nutshell:Birthplace of Steve Prefontaine

Last visit to Coos Bay: Mar 2004
Intro Updated Mar 18, 2004
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Reviews (5)

Coos Art Museum Things to Do (1)

Just the model for what a small town art museum should be. Housed in an attractive art deco-esque building, and... more travel advice

The Egyptian Theater Favorites (1)

This looks like it would be an interesting place to catch a current film. I love the neon hieroglyphics! more travel advice

Buy Fish From the Peope Who Catch Them Shopping (1)

We found this unpretensious fishmarket down by the docks in nearby Charleston. Fish doesn't get much fresher than this. more travel advice

Jesus is Coming to Coos Bay Local Customs (1)

An evangelical surf shop on the main drag in Coos Bay more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
Charming restaurant in an old bank...

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cachaseiro May 2, 2010 at 6:44 PM

Coos bay is a nice little place. I was there a few years ago myself.
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deecat Apr 3, 2004 at 2:41 PM

Unique little place with some quiet charm. I enjoy this kind of place.