Area Beaches

Beach treasures abound on the Oregon Coast at any of the beach accesses: north and south jetties, Heceta Beach, Sutton Creek, Siltcoos dunes access and several miles north at Devil’s Elbow, Washburne Park and Muriel Ponsler Wayside or the gravel bar

at Big Creek.  Head to the beach during low tides and minus tides, especially whenthey come early in the morning.  You will have beat the other treasure hunters and as an extra bonus, the wind is often calmest in the morning.   Many interesting shells can also be found in tidepools and just underneath a layer of sand.

 
 Oregon Dunes

Wind-sculpted sand dunes towering to 500 feet above sea level provide numerous recreational opportunities including off-highway vehicle use, hiking, photography, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and camping. Visitors enjoy thick “tree islands”, open dunes, marsh-like deflation plains and beaches.

17 Lakes & 1 River

Enjoy popular recreational activities include fishing, swimming and boating in the 17 lakes around Florence.   The Siuslaw River offers seasonal salmon fishing and crabbing, as well as ocean access on clear days.  Hike to Sweet Creek Falls or play in the gentle rapids at Rain Rocks.

Golf Courses

Ocean Dunes Golf Links in Florence, Oregon offers true golf links, with the native landscaping for a unique and challenging course.

Sand Pines Golf Course sits amid rolling greens, towering pines and gentle dunes, creating a course that is as challenging as it is scenic.