Amy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This incredibly scenic parkway starts 1/2 mile from the house & extends 30 miles north to Gold Beach. There are many hiking trails with incredible sights, rock formations, beaches & dunes to choose from, of various levels of ability.
30 locals recommend
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
This incredibly scenic parkway starts 1/2 mile from the house & extends 30 miles north to Gold Beach. There are many hiking trails with incredible sights, rock formations, beaches & dunes to choose from, of various levels of ability.
One of the most magnificent
Redwood forest parks in the area. Located 30 minutes south of the house.
84 locals recommend
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
One of the most magnificent
Redwood forest parks in the area. Located 30 minutes south of the house.
Located in Gold Beach, 30 miles north. Beautiful & scenic guided, group jet boat trips up the Rogue River. There are various trips lengths to choose from & lunch is included on some of the longer trips. You’ll see many types of wildlife along the way!
45 locals recommend
Jerry's Rogue River Museum and Gift Shop
29985 Harbor WayLocated in Gold Beach, 30 miles north. Beautiful & scenic guided, group jet boat trips up the Rogue River. There are various trips lengths to choose from & lunch is included on some of the longer trips. You’ll see many types of wildlife along the way!
One of my favorite destinations located 45 minutes south. Walk among the Redwoods by foot &/or foot bridges up in the trees, including a gondola ride up the mountain with beautiful ocean views at the top. Many amazing tree formations & some of the oldest redwoods along the coast.
101 locals recommend
Trees of Mystery
One of my favorite destinations located 45 minutes south. Walk among the Redwoods by foot &/or foot bridges up in the trees, including a gondola ride up the mountain with beautiful ocean views at the top. Many amazing tree formations & some of the oldest redwoods along the coast.
The beach is 1 mile away & one of the most scenic in the area.
37 locals recommend
Harris Beach State Park
Oregon Coast HighwayThe beach is 1 mile away & one of the most scenic in the area.
Enjoy concerts, art shows & local events. You wont find a more beautiful display of thousands if Christmas lights while walking along the park
& among the trees & gardens.
Located 1/2 mile away.
17 locals recommend
Azalea Park
640 Old County RdEnjoy concerts, art shows & local events. You wont find a more beautiful display of thousands if Christmas lights while walking along the park
& among the trees & gardens.
Located 1/2 mile away.
Great beaches up river where temps can get mighty warm. Kayaking, fishing, swimming & camping are a few of the activities to enjoy here.
20 locals recommend
Alfred A. Loeb State Park
North Bank Chetco River RoadGreat beaches up river where temps can get mighty warm. Kayaking, fishing, swimming & camping are a few of the activities to enjoy here.
The lighthouse is only accessible during low tide but worth seeing from a short distance away. Tours may or may not be available due to covid mandates. Lots of sea lions to watch while dining at the local restaurants or walking the beaches & jetty.
Lighthouse Jetty
Lighthouse WayThe lighthouse is only accessible during low tide but worth seeing from a short distance away. Tours may or may not be available due to covid mandates. Lots of sea lions to watch while dining at the local restaurants or walking the beaches & jetty.
Food scene
Lots of great local restaurants, shops, fishing charters & next to Sporthaven beach. Watch the boats come & go while enjoying festivals, music & community events in late spring until the end of fall.
Port of Brookings
Lots of great local restaurants, shops, fishing charters & next to Sporthaven beach. Watch the boats come & go while enjoying festivals, music & community events in late spring until the end of fall.
Lucky Feather Casino and Hotel
350 North Indian RoadFor those who enjoy gambling, this casino is 10 miles south.