Gold Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Gold Beach showing a beach
Enjoy mild weather and sandy beaches in this coastal Oregon town, located where the majestic Rogue River meets the Pacific Ocean.

Gold Beach earns its name: This city has more golden, sunny days than many others on Oregon’s coast. Enjoy its beautiful beaches and charming downtown, which attract visitors year after year.

The community was originally named Ellensburg in honor of Ellen Tichenor, daughter of a sea captain. In the early 1850s, miners renamed it Gold Beach after discovering gold in its sands. A few years later, the gold disappeared and salmon fishing became the area’s primary source of income.

Gold Beach is located in the heart of America’s Wild River Coast. This 101-mile (162-kilometer) stretch down Highway 101 is riddled with gushing rivers leading to the Pacific Ocean. See the end of the mighty Rogue River at Gold Beach.

Ride a jet boat along the historic mail boat route. Beginning in 1895, when road access did not exist, boats delivered mail to isolated towns upriver. Gold Beach continues this tradition today, making daily mail deliveries to Agness, a tiny town located 32 miles (52 kilometers) inland. Ride along the river in style and enjoy nature as you follow in the footsteps of Oregon pioneers.

One of the most famous routes in the United States, Highway 101 serves as the main road through Gold Beach. Drive along America’s entire West Coast on this north-to-south highway, which travels through Washington, Oregon and California. The Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge, part of Highway 101, has been taking drivers over the Rogue River since 1932. This beautiful art deco span connects the town with neighboring Wedderburn.

Explore miles of sandy beaches along the Pacific Ocean. Go salmon fishing or whale watching. Enjoy views of the rugged coast from Cape Blanco Lighthouse.

Gold Beach is part of Oregon’s “banana belt.” Expect mild weather throughout much of the year. It rarely gets too hot or too cold regardless of the season.

Drive from Gold Beach to the California border in less than 45 minutes. Brookings is about 30 minutes south and Port Orford is about 30 minutes north.

Jot's Resort
Jot's Resort
2.5 out of 5
94360 Wedderburn Loop Rd., Wedderburn, Gold Beach, OR
The price is AU$117 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$117
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Gold Beach. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,148 reviews)
Awesome
"It was probably renovated because everything looked new and clean to me. We had a river view room. We enjoyed it so much :)"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2024

Jot's Resort
Pacific Reef Hotel & Light Show
Pacific Reef Hotel & Light Show
3.5 out of 5
29362 Ellensburg Hwy 101, Gold Beach, OR
The price is AU$168 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$168
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Gold Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"It was perfect!"

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2024

Pacific Reef Hotel & Light Show
Gold Beach Inn
Gold Beach Inn
2.5 out of 5
29346 Ellensburg Avenue, Hwy 101, Gold Beach, OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$136 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$136
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Gold Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
"So charming and cute. The fireplace with wood was a perfect touch."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2024

Gold Beach Inn
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.
Cornerstone Ranch experience minutes to the beach and Rogue River
Cornerstone Ranch experience minutes to the beach and Rogue River
Gold Beach
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Gold Beach. Enjoy onsite parking, an arcade/game room, and a garden. Popular attractions Patterson Bridge and Otter ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Glorious getaway
"What a beautiful location, and the host is so sweet! My hubby and I love camping, but didn't want to bring our travel trailer over the Sierra Nevada Mountains in winter and risk running into a storm. This was a perfect solution! Bonnie's 5th wheel trailer is really nice, has full hook-ups and is ..."

Reviewed on 5 Dec. 2023

Cornerstone Ranch experience minutes to the beach and Rogue River
Cute, Dog-Friendly Cottage with Bay and Ocean Views - Close to the Beach
Cute, Dog-Friendly Cottage with Bay and Ocean Views - Close to the Beach
Gold Beach
Stay at this cottage in Gold Beach. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and an in-room DVD player. Popular attractions Patterson Bridge and Collier Buffington Memorial ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
Home away from home.
"It was great, nice view to the beach small town. Nice and quietly."

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2024

Cute, Dog-Friendly Cottage with Bay and Ocean Views - Close to the Beach
The Lighthouse Cabin
The Lighthouse Cabin
Gold Beach
Stay at this cabin in Gold Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and 1 bedroom. Popular attractions Patterson Bridge and Collier Buffington Memorial Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Family Loved It!
"We loved our single night in the cabin on our road trip down 101. The view from the cabin is incredible."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

The Lighthouse Cabin
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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