Coos Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coos Bay
Coos Bay featuring a marina
Shore Acres State Park showing a park
Coos Bay
Coos Bay

This may be the largest city on the coast of Oregon, but its small-town charm will enchant you. Explore the beautiful parks scattered throughout the area. 

It is easy to understand why people want to visit and settle in Coos Bay, the largest city on the Oregon coast. Enjoy its prime location on a stunning bay sandwiched between lush forests and the Pacific Ocean. Its legacy of shipbuilding and timber has made Coos Bay a significant commercial hub.

Although most people travel to Coos Bay to savor the beautiful surroundings, the town itself is also a great place to spend the day. After exploring the downtown shops and restaurants, stroll through Mingus Park. This complex includes a swimming pool, amphitheater, playground, picnic areas, tennis courts, 18-hole disc golf course and sports fields.

Coos Bay also has several great museums. Coos Art Museum is located in a former U.S. post office and has nearly 500 permanent collections, along with rotating exhibits and lectures throughout the year. Learn about the railroad industry that helped shape the city at the Oregon Coast Historic Rail Museum. See relics from the logging heyday, such as a 1922 steam locomotive that transported lumber from the area’s forests.

Drive a few miles southwest to reach some of the most beautiful parks on Oregon’s coast. Cape Arago State Park is located on a dramatic headland jutting into the Pacific Ocean. Hike along the park’s trails or try fishing on the beach. Just offshore, hundreds of sea lions and seals make their home on Shell Island.

Visit the dramatic cliff-top oasis of Shore Acres State Park. See the coast’s natural beauty and sprawling manicured formal gardens. From your high vantage point, watch seals and whales swim below or observe a storm rolling in over the water.

Coos Bay is located along Highway 101, the famous route running north and south along the entire length of America’s west coast. Fly into Southwest Oregon Regional Airport in North Bend, a 10-minute drive outside of town.

Edgewater Inn and Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection

Edgewater Inn and Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection

2 out of 5
275 E. Johnson Ave., Coos Bay, OR
The price is AU$247 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$247
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Coos Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,121 reviews)
All for 1!
"It was a perfect spot. Affordable, close to all the places I wanted to see, and very clean and comfy! Thanks for giving this solo traveler a great place to be!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Edgewater Inn and Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection
Motel 6 Coos Bay, OR

Motel 6 Coos Bay, OR

2 out of 5
1445 N Bayshore Dr, Coos Bay, OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$128 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$128
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Coos Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,021 reviews)
"Third time staying here and it was a charm"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Motel 6 Coos Bay, OR
Red Lion Hotel Coos Bay

Red Lion Hotel Coos Bay

3 out of 5
1313 N Bayshore Dr, Coos Bay, OR
The price is AU$245 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$245
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Coos Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.6/10 (1,004 reviews)
Near the water.
"It was convenient to our friend. The room was spacious and quiet. It was easy to walk our dog. The grab and go breakfast was good. Employees were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Red Lion Hotel Coos Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Bay Point Landing

Bay Point Landing

3.5 out of 5
92443 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay, OR
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Coos Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (231 reviews)
Coos Bay
"Great location for a vacation but for a work stay items are missing. No work space. No freezer in the refrigerator. No mirror except in the bathroom. No space for toiletries. Pillows are not very comfortable. No back support for the sofa. If you enjoy wearing a sweatshirt at a fire pit while looking ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Bay Point Landing
Glamping Dome with a view

Glamping Dome with a view

2 out of 5
Coos Bay
Stay at this vacation home in Coos Bay. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bastendorff Beach and Lighthouse ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Exactly what I wanted and needed. No TV"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Glamping Dome with a view
Rustic Cabin Wrap-around View

Rustic Cabin Wrap-around View

Coos Bay
Stay at this cabin in Coos Bay. Enjoy patios and housekeeping. Popular attractions Coos Bay Boardwalk and Coos Art Museum are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
"We really enjoyed the cabin! Was a great time. Nice and private area, the wood stove was wonderful for warming us up at night."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Rustic Cabin Wrap-around View
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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