Location: Coquille
Top Things to do in Coquille
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Coquille /koʊˈkiːl/ is a city in, and the county seat of, Coos County, Oregon, United States. The population was 3,866 at the 2010 census. The primary economic base is the timber industry. The city derives its name from the Coquille Indian tribe.
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1. Shore Acres State Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 664 reviews
The park has created a "garden for all seasons" and an observation building which offers spectacular views of seascapes and migrating whales.
Reviewed By TravelerCory - Salem, Oregon
After looking for some pf the best Christmas Lights in Oregon, we came across several lists that listed Shore Acres as one of the places to go. Looking at the website, it opened at 5:00 pm. Not knowing how limited parking was, we didn't line up until right at 5:00 pm. Once we got to the pay station, they told us to wait for about 15 minutes as they needed to try to get some more spots open. Once we got the ok to head to the parking area, we were able to find a spot moderately quick.
Once we were parked, we walked a little bit to the Christmas lights display. It is very evident that this display DOES belong on those lists that listed Shore Acres as one of the top 15 places to visit to see the lights in Oregon. There were many displays of moving lights such as whales jumping or frogs in a pond. It is easy to walk through the park and take your time to look at each display. There is room enough to let others go around you if you would like to take a few minutes to take some pictures.
Cost for parking is $5.00. The lights display are open each year until New Year's Eve. They try to add more lights each year so even if you saw it last year, it may have changed. If you go, make sure to arrive early (before 5) to get parking.
2. Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint
Overall Ratings
5 based on 583 reviews
This scenic coastal spot features a large rock with face-like features.
Reviewed By Angeles - Burien, Washington
We stayed at the Best Western at Face Rock with its own private path to the beach. Sunset was spectacular. February is a great month to visit.
3. Watson Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By lambshaggis - Roseburg, Oregon
As one who enjoys viewing and experiencing natural waterfalls, I have managed to visit quite a few in the area. The hike to these falls is still an easy stroll for me at 73. The last scramble to get near the base of the falls is somewhat difficult as the trail seems to disappear into a jumble of rocks. And those rocks can be slick from spray from the falls so care is needed if you choose to proceed. It is one of the taller and therefore impressive falls. Well worth the short day hike.
As I write this much of the Umpqua forest is ablaze. This watershed does not appear to be affected as yet. Hopefully it will not be. Unfortunately another favorite Fall Creek falls is likely impacted, according to the latest fire maps. Highway 138 is currently closed due to these fires.
4. Sawdust Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Teresa R - Lake Havasu City
I hate to be giving this low review as we've always had a great time attending these plays. This was our 4th time in attendance and while the play was fun as usual, we left less than happy with our experience. We had great seats in the second row until a family sat down beside us with a baby and another child around 3-4 years old. The child talked constantly and was shushed continuously throughout the entire play. We missed significant portions of the play content due to the disruptions. The young child also moved back and forth between the parents throughout... kicking and bumping our seats and pulling hair. She requested to go to the bathroom multiple times only to be told it was ok to go in her pants because she had pullups on. When she argued, half the row would get up, again knocking our seats around, to get out of their row and return minutes later to get back in. My husband is disabled with back issues, so the kicking was not only disruptive, but also painful. Half way through the second act, the baby started crying and was passed between parents to calm him/her. The parents then decided it was a good time to feed the young child and broke out some kind of bagged snack that was krinkled for the next 10 minutes. By that point the play became secondary and we just wanted the misery behind us to end. We could hear another young child screaming several times from the seats up near the top as well. We had driven over from Roseburg andI had brought my parents as a birthday gift. We were really looking forward to being there and did NOT get the experience we paid for. It turned out to be more like proverbial bad airline flight. While grade school age children might thoroughly enjoy the Sawdust experience, younger children are simply too young to appreciate it. Please... be a responsible parent, find a babysitter and leave your young ones at home. You will enjoy the experience more and so will everyone else around you. Kudos to the MC. What a great cheerful personality!
5. Amaze Zing
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By seastef - Seattle, Washington
This isn't really mini-golf, and definitely isn't a corporate giant's well researched take on how best to amuse the masses. Instead, someone used a whole lot of imagination, a lot of easily available materials, and an impressive amount of mechanical skills to come up with a sequence of wacky ways to propel materials around (mostly balls, but catapulting coathangers are involved in one of the "holes"). Our group included a mechanically minded nearly 5 year old and he was absolutely in love with this place. There was definitely no crowd while we were there, so we really took our time and had a blast, and the owner/inventor did not make us in any way feel rushed. Did I mention how much fun we had? Do contact for an appointment if you're not there for their regular opening hours. This place is just too much fun to miss for schedule problems. We were told people typically take about 30 minutes. We took 1.5 hours and enjoyed every minute.
6. Cape Arago State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By Linda C - Moorpark, California
The 20 mile-long winding drive, often through canopies of tall trees, is lovely. We stopped at a few lookouts and walked around at Simpson Beach. Simpson Reef and Shell Island are home to various types of seals and birds that create quite a ruckus. We also saw a whale spout in the distance. From one of the lookouts, we could easily see the lighthouse, which makes for a great photo using a zoom or telephoto lens. It's the newest lighthouse along the coast (first illuminated in 1934.) The beautiful scenery at the Cape makes it well worth the drive.
7. Bullards Beach State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By Laura K - Vacaville, California
Came here for six days including the Veteran's Day holiday weekend. Lots of rain on and off, but this place handled it well. Clean facilities, great hiking to the beach and a light house too. This was a quiet time of year so only C Loop was open. It filled up half way on the holiday weekend, so make reservations if you can. Sites are large and private. This is a place I will come to again because it is clean and well tended to, and: location is super close to Bandon, which is a nice place to visit. The raccoons are out at night but not too much of a problem if you don't leave food out. They sneak up really fast! Biking is good, they have a horse camp that looked great for those traveling with horses. Lovely sunsets when the sun was out.
8. Penny Sturdivant Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By SoCalOregonian - Murrieta, California
We attended a class reunion here, held in conjunction with the annual Fireman's BBQ. The Park is located a short walk from the downtown area, but there was ample parking on site. Sturdivant Park is located on 15 acres along side the Coquille River. There is a boat ramp along with picnic tables; campgrounds, gazebo and children’s play structure.
9. Coquille River Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By sunflowermary - Oregon
Bullards is a great stretch of beach but the Coquille Lighthouse is the symbol of Bandon. The lighthouse presides over the point where the Coquille River meets the ocean. I have seen small whales and dolphins in the channel at times but always enjoy the rocky jetty as a scenic view. Bullards Beach is great for driftwood as some of the best stuff washes up here especially in winter. Always watch for sneaker waves!
10. Coos County Logging Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By SoCalOregonian - Murrieta, California
Museum is dedicated to the logging history of the area around Myrtle Point. It is located 1 block off Highway 42 and is housed in a very unique building with a large statue of a logger outside. Well worth a stop and visit on your drive along highway 42.
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