The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Bandon, Oregon (OR)

August 7, 2021 Jana Sager

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. Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint

Off US 101, 1 Mile South of Bandon, Bandon, OR +1 800-551-6949 http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_66.php
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5.0 based on 774 reviews

Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint

This scenic coastal spot features a large rock with face-like features.

Reviewed By babydoctoral - Parkland, United States

Face Rock State Park has a myriad of beautiful sea stacks that make for exceptional photography in the right lighting conditions. Face Rock itself is not all that interesting on its own, but the large number of beautiful sea stacks are simply terrific. Definitely worth a stop if you are near Bandon Beach,

2. Coquille Point

Portland Avenue SW, Bandon, OR 97411
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5.0 based on 52 reviews

Coquille Point

Reviewed By Paradise52293383895

It is a lovely beach, nice for a walk, listen to the waves, rest and relax, love the scenery. Love the ocean.

3. Kronenberg Park

1490 11th St SW, Bandon, OR 97411 +1 541-347-2437
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Kronenberg Park

A park located on the Oregon Coast with access to Coquille Point. From Coquille Point, access the beach or see Oregon Islands Wildlife Refuges, with seabirds, shorebirds, seals, and tide pool creatures.

Reviewed By ANNMARIESFREMONT

If you have time for only one place to see the coastline in Bandon, please go to Coquille Point at the end of 11th Street right next to the Bandon Beach Motel. We have come to Bandon for 31 years and we spend most of out time at this location. Easy paved walk along the bluff...benches to sit on...a great place if mobility is an issue or you can walk down the steps (100+) to the beach and walk. I didn't know it was called Kronenberg Park !! Try to be there at sunset because some are extraordinary like this one last week.

4. Bandon State Park

Beach Loop Drive, Bandon, OR 97411 http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

Bandon State Park

Reviewed By babydoctoral - Parkland, United States

Bandon State Park was a very peaceful place to spend a morning. The sea stacks of Devil's Kitchen were especially interesting from a photographic perspective, and I found myself truly enjoying wandering along the beach with my camera. If you are in the area, Bandon Beach State Park is definitely worth a visit.

325 2nd St SE, Bandon, OR 97411-9653 +1 541-329-0317 http://washedashore.org/
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5.0 based on 94 reviews

Washed Ashore - Gallery & Workshop

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

6. Circles in the Sand

off Beach Loop Road at Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, Bandon, OR 97411 +1 541-808-4496 [email protected] http://www.sandypathbandon.com/
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Circles in the Sand

Circles in the Sand creates walkable art on the beach in Bandon, Oregon. Public schedule is year round with the Summer Season being May through September (check website for dates and times). Labyrinth artist Denny Dyke creates his Dreamfield Labyrinth with a single path meandering through the entire pattern with no wrong turns or dead ends. There is no charge to attend an event and the path is kid and pet friendly.

Reviewed By teetravels18 - Wilsonville, United States

A secret gem of an activity in the quaint little town of Bandon Oregon. An all volunteer team, under the direction of a fantastic man named Denny. They create a labyrinth to walk through (about a half mile) in the sand at low tide among the most beautiful setting on the southern Oregon Coast. Get there early to watch them create and explore the caves and tide pools around. If you want to volunteer to help rake, you can sign up on their website: sandypathbandon.com or on their FB page. It truly is amazing and a wonderful experience. We stayed in old town at the Bandon Inn. Get a top room for a better view and you won’t hear others above you. Another fantastic activity is crabbing off the pier. Rent everything from Tony’s Crab Shack. Then have them clean & cook the delicious crab and eat them right there feet away from catching them. It’s quite the experience.

7. Bandon Sweets and Treats

255 2nd St SE, Bandon, OR 97411-9666 http://www.bandonsweetsandtreats.com/
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Bandon Sweets and Treats

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!

8. Coquille River Lighthouse

Bullards Beach State Park, Bandon, OR 97411-8420 +1 541-347-2209 http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=127
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4.5 based on 374 reviews

Coquille River Lighthouse

Reviewed By Lainers60 - Paradise, United States

Have to go to the light house.Another wonderful place of history to visit in Bandon.Staff there is very informative of the light house history. Very friendly staff and a nice gift shop too.

9. Bullards Beach State Park

52470 Highway 101, Bandon, OR 97411-7402 +1 541-347-2209 http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=50
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4.5 based on 214 reviews

Bullards Beach State Park

Reviewed By badenwhitehead - Brookings, United States

Beautiful area. Gorgeous views. Nice serene area to enjoy the coast. Comfortable short hike to the lighthouse

10. Face Rock Creamery

680 2nd St SE on Highway 101, Bandon, OR 97411-9486 +1 541-347-3223 [email protected] http://facerockcreamery.com/
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4.5 based on 309 reviews

Face Rock Creamery

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!

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