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What to do and see in Florence, Oregon (OR): The Best State Parks
Florence is a coastal city in Lane County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It lies at the mouth of the Siuslaw River on the Pacific Ocean and about midway between Newport and Coos Bay along U.S. Route 101. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 8,466.
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1. Tokatee Klootchman State Natural Site
2. Darlingtonia State Natural Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By DanW440 - Portland, United States
This small coastal botanical site certainly deserves it’s special designation as a place of wonder. I never realized there were insect eating plants in colder areas like this. They usually seem reserved for the tropics. This park has a boardwalk and some platforms from which you can easily view the pitcher plants Darlingtonia californicus up close, take pictures and enjoy this unique treasure of nature.
3. Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By daytripperflo - Florence, United States
Hiking, kayaking, boating, camping (tent, trailer, RV, yurt), fishing, sand dunes, OHVing...this park has it all in a beautiful setting. With two lakes, family friendly and pet friendly trails, kayak rentals, picnic grounds and more. A very large state park that is enough to the City of Florence for convenience, but far enough away that you feel you are away from it all.
4. Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By jennifersT9411YQ - Indianapolis, United States
North Neptune beach is a tide pooler's DREAM! My family spent over an hour discovering what had to be thousands of sea stars amongst the tide pools brimming with other creatures at low tide. After 12 days of vacation, I can still say it was a highlight of our trip! The sea stars are suffering from wasting syndrome, so who knows how much longer they will be along this section of the coast. They ranged in size from small to bigger than 2 adult hands put together! Orange, yellow, purple, brown....the only color we didn't see that we saw 9 years ago was pink. I HIGHLY recommend you adjust your travel according to the tide schedule to hit this beach at low tide. We started at Canon Beach marine garden and were disappointed (especially since it is a long walk out to haystack), but Neptune beach was an other worldly, surreal experience easily accessible for all ages that we will never forget!
