Location: Bandon
Top Things to do in Bandon
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Bandon, Oregon (OR)
Bandon (/ˈbændən/) is a city in Coos County, Oregon, United States, on the south side of the mouth of the Coquille River. It was named by George Bennet, an Irish peer, who settled nearby in 1873 and named the town after Bandon in Ireland, his hometown. The population was 3,066 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Bandon
1. Washed Ashore - Gallery & Workshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 94 reviews
We are a non-profit community art project who's mission is to build and exhibit aesthetically powerful art to educate a global audience about plastic pollution in oceans and waterways and spark positive changes in consumer habits.
Reviewed By legsbell - Martinez, United States
This is a must visit if you care about the health of our oceans. They provide a great education regarding the polluting of our beaches and the negative impact on sea life, The sculptures are amazing, made from trash picked up at beaches
2. Second Street Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Founded in 1983, the Second Street Gallery is conveniently located in the heart of old town Bandon, Oregon with easy access to State Highway 101 and walking distance to the harbor. Initially Second Street Gallery was a co-op, organized by a group of local artist. Today the gallery represents the work from about 130 artist and vendors primarily in the Pacific Northwest, working in a wide range of mediums. 75% if these artist reside in the state of Oregon, while the rest call Washington, California or Canada their home. Please take time to peruse the Second Street Gallery and be treated to a panoply of original art and gifts including paintings, photography, bronze statues, collages, wood work, pottery, candles, silk, cards, jewelry, metal work, soap, glass, fiber, knives, wind chimes and much more. Once you visit and enjoy the relaxing atmousphere, you will know why the Second Street Gallery is a must to visit in Bandon!
Reviewed By Dashabout
Beautiful artwork and crafts made by skilled artisans. There were a lot of items that I wanted to buy including some carvings and woodwork pieces. This is a store that I would go back to on every visit to see what was new.
3. Bandon Sweets and Treats
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Every kind of candy imaginable can be found here.
Reviewed By EileenMtShasta - Mount Shasta, United States
Another great shop in Bandon, but this one had my favorite sweet of all time, Honeycomb chocolate (they call it "milk chocolate sea foam"!! It was yummm!
4. Face Rock Creamery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By jennyvJ8309ED - Sedona, United States
I love the interior of this new building. Great food, beverages, and cheese (of course). The ice cream portion is nuts!
5. Misty Meadows Jams
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By TracyG974 - Bandon, United States
This place has quite the variety of homemade jams and jellies. They make all them with the local berries available as well as their own orchards on site. There are so many fun tasty treats and local wines a one stop shop for delicious goods. They also ship. There is also an awesome jerky place on site, another locally made place. Stop and treat your family to some tasty treats....
6. Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio
7. Cranberry Sweets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By deleenw2016 - Salem, United States
Wow, samples of almost everything they make and sell. One could go into a diabetic coma. Darling quality items for sale year round plus lovely assortment of holiday decor. A must visit.
8. WinterRiver Books & Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
WinterRiver Books is a full service bookstore occupying 3,000 sq.ft. Our staff continues to take pride in providing friendly service and in creating a relaxing atmosphere for our customers to browse the unique selection of books, cards, jewelry, music, games and more.
9. Big Wheel General Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By EileenMtShasta - Mount Shasta, United States
So many temptations here! I bought Peanut Butter fudge and Rum Raisin fudge and they were both mouth-watering and perfect flavor! The store was also big with many different touristy items. Definitely would recommend a stop here during your time in Bandon!
10. Bandon Historical Society Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
The Bandon Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission of preserving and presenting historical material and artifacts related to the history of the Bandon area. The Society operates the museum at the corner of Highway 101 and Fillmore Avenue open six days a week 10AM-4PM (seven days a week in the summer), eleven months a year. Closed in January. Housed in a former Bandon City Hall, it was the second building constructed after the disastrous 1936 fire. Before moving into the current location, the museum was located in a historic bank building (currently the Masonic Temple) and the old Coast Guard building, now the home of the Port of Bandon. Bandon’s history museum shares the story of a town blessed by water and cursed by fire. Shipbuilding, shipwrecks, fires, beautiful beaches: all are on display. Bring the kids and have them take our History Detective’s Challenge.
Reviewed By dsafley - Roseburg, United States
This little museum is amazing. It's evident that the historical society loves its little town. There's something for everyone here covering everything related to the area: fishing industry, logging, cranberries, native Americans, medicine, the famous fire of 1936, schools, military, maritime, coal mining, tourism, beaches, etc. Even kids should be entertained. It's a fabulous deal too at only $3 per person.
