![]() Walk next door to Red Fish Restaurant for awesome views that are sure to make your meal memorable. Turn into Battle Rock Park and learn how the rock got its name. Port Orford offers some of the most scenic coastline in Oregon. Battle Rock Park & Port Orford Lifeboat StationĬontinue your exploration of history by driving further south into Port Orford, the oldest town on the Oregon Coast and the most westerly in the lower 48 states. Both sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. To learn about early 20th century farm life in Oregon, stop by the historic Hughes House located nearby. Located at the state’s westernmost tip on a cliff 245-feet above the Pacific, Cape Blanco Lighthouse offers stunning ocean views. Commissioned in 1870, it’s the oldest standing lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. Either is just the thing to prepare you for a trip south to Cape Blanco Lighthouse. For a more hearty breakfast, sit down at The Station Restaurant on the east end of Old Town. Day 2: The Southern Lighthouses Port Orford, Cape Blanco LighthouseĪfter a restful night, grab a latte and muffin at Bandon Baking Company, situated just below Bandon Inn on 2nd Street. Seating is limited, so reservations are suggested. For a relaxing dinner, try Alloro Wine Bar and Restaurant with Italian-inspired coastal cuisine and a wine bar voted as one of the ten best in Oregon. Our chefs and servers welcome diners to come as they are. “Casual fine dining” is the watchword in Bandon. For a more lasting memento, browse the artwork at Second Street Gallery or Art by the Sea, where much of the art is inspired by Bandon, its surroundings, the lighthouses, and the Oregon coast in general. Turn into Big Wheel General Store or By the Sea Treasures for a souvenir of your lighthouse tour. Their location provides the perfect jumping off point to visit the Old Town merchants and numerous restaurants. The inn is located on a bluff overlooking Old Town and the marina, with river, lighthouse, and ocean views beyond. To help maximize your lighthouse-viewing experience, spend the night at Bandon Inn. Head south to Highway 101, and continue south into Bandon. Overnight BandonĪfter getting your fill of the stunning Cape Argo views, retrace your steps and turn on Seven Devils Road. The lighthouse has no public access but there are great views from the Cape Arago Highway viewpoint and the Oregon Coast Trail. The current lighthouse tower was first illuminated in 1934 and supports a unique fog horn. After lunch, head west to Cape Arago Highway to capture views of the Cape Arago Lighthouse. ![]() Several non-alcoholic, fermented beverages are also available. If you’re hungry, stop in at 7 Devils Brewery for a locally-sourced food menu and beer made onsite. ![]() Charleston, Cape Arago Lighthouseĭrive further south on Hwy 101 to the city of Coos Bay. Be sure to visit the adjacent museum to learn the history of the lighthouse, the surrounding area, and the US Coast Guard on the Oregon Coast. ![]() This lighthouse is one of the few where you can still climb to the top (guided-tours only). Standing 65-feet tall, the current Umpqua River Lighthouse was first lit in 1894. Built in 1857 to signal the entrance to the Umpqua River, the original structure was the first lighthouse on the Oregon Coast, but collapsed during a storm. Traveling south from Reedsport, your first lighthouse stop is the Umpqua River Lighthouse just south of Winchester Bay. (Also, a good place for an ex-coffee break before beginning your lighthouse quest.) The scenery is beautiful, even if the elk are hanging elsewhere. Stop a few miles east of Reedsport at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area where 60-100 Roosevelt elk hang out. If coming from I-5, cut across on picturesque Hwy 38 through the town of Drain where you can pick up a coffee at the local drive thru for your journey west. Start your day early and travel south on HWY 101 from Reedsport. Day 1: Northern Lighthouses on the Southern Coast
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