Bandon Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Nice town with breathtaking scenery 


Con

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  A bit cold..... 


In a nutshell

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  Go for the site....and take your camera 

 

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Things to Do  

Sculptures at the Wharf

Sculptures at the Wharf, Bandon

 Roadquill Says:  There are a number of carved scultures and totems along the wharf, most seemed carved by local artists. 

Coquille River Lighthouse

Coquille River Lighthouse, Bandon

 Roadquill Says:  This lighthouse was built in 1896 and was one of the last lighthouses built on the Oregon Coast. Known as the Bandon Lighthouse it was almost run over by a ship in 1904. It has a relatively short tower at 40 feet. 

Photography!

Photography!, Bandon

 aquatic Says:  Now when I look through my pictures I could not beleive I've been there... Photographs I saw on Google Earth made me come there , and now I have similar pics i am crazy about:)Photographers! This is the place where you can spend some time... Some quiet time... insightful... 

West Coast Game Park and Petting Zoo

West Coast Game Park and Petting Zoo, Bandon

 shellybelly567 Says:  This place is awesome! It is located 7 miles south of Bandon on HWY 101. It has been in existence for 35 years and is home to about 450 animals and birds, representing 75 different species.The reason why this place is so great is the interaction with the animals. There are... 

Coquille Lighthouse

Coquille Lighthouse, Bandon

 Easty Says:  There are many lighthouses to guide the boats in Oregon. Bandon's version is the scenic Coquille Lighthouse 

Sailing at Bandon

Sailing at Bandon, Bandon

 Easty Says:  Boating, along with tourism, is a major part of Bandon's economy. 

Downtown Bandon

Downtown Bandon, Bandon

 Easty Says:  Downtown Bandon is a nice picturesque area. The downtown area has many nice restaurants, shops with unique gifts, seafood shacks, and boats. 

Bandon State Park

Bandon State Park, Bandon

 Easty Says:  Bandon is famous for its rock formations on the Pacific Ocean. The best place to go to see the rock formation is Beach Loop Drive in Oregon's Bandon State Park. The most famous rock formation is Face Rock. 

Three places

Three places, Bandon

 LouisianaTraveler Says:  Three parts of Bandon you need to see. First, take the obligatory folksy shops and buy a trinket for Aunt Mary; also check out the boats, then make your way up to the park up on the hill. You'll love the view of the rocks. I was there at low tide and walked the beach. The... 

Coquille River Lighthouse

Coquille River Lighthouse, Bandon

 10eke Says:  The lighthouse is a very popular place to visit anytime of the year. In the summer volunteers man the lighthouse giving out information and taking you to the top of the lantern tower. 

Bandon - The Coquille Point

Bandon - The Coquille Point, Bandon

 10eke Says:  Bandon is the most beautiful beach I ever saw ! The haystacks are gorgeous. There is beach access on both sides of Coquille Point via new stairways. The area provide the best look at tide pools and underwater sea life. Bird life is everywhere, but the best concentration is... 

Bandon

Bandon, Bandon

 10eke Says:  During the winter storms, tons of wood are deposited on the Bandon beaches. 

Beachcombing...Japanese sea...

Beachcombing...Japanese sea..., Bandon

 jgemini65 Says:  Beachcombing...Japanese sea glass can be found all over the Oregon coast! The beaches and dunes are extremely dynamic on the Oregon coast! 

Hotels  

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Restaurants  

Bandon Bakery and Deli: Bakery and Deli

Bandon Bakery and Deli: Bakery and Deli, Bandon

 Roadquill Says:  Located a few streets from the wharf, the Bandon Bakery and Deli is a friendly place to grab a reasonably priced meal. I stopped in for a much needed latte and pastry. 

BOATWORKS: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!

BOATWORKS: Don't Miss The Fresh Seafood!, Bandon

 HOMELESSS Says:  THE BEST FOOD AT THE BEST PRICE IN BANDON FROM $5.95 TO $19.95 STEAMER CLAMS 

Wheelhouse Restaurant: Terrible Service, Discrimination

Wheelhouse Restaurant: Terrible Service, Discrimination, Bandon

 pdxswing Says:  My girlfriend is vegan, so when we went in the restaurant we asked if she could have the PBJ sandwich which was on kids menu (there is nothing else vegan here). I was going to have some seafood. The greeting person, who was a middle aged Asian lady, started to tell us how... 

Wheelhouse Restaurant: Wheelhouse Restaurant

Wheelhouse Restaurant: Wheelhouse Restaurant, Bandon

 Easty Says:  The Wheelhouse Restaurant is a nice locally owned establishment. It features fresh local seafood. The specialities include local bay shrimp and dungenous crab. 

Transportation  

Getting to Bandon

Getting to Bandon, Bandon

 Easty Says:  Bandon is located on the Southern Oregon Coast. The main road through Bandon is US 101. Oregon Routes 42S and 42 connects Bandon to Roseburg and I-5. Bandon is about 60 miles from I-5. 

Favorites  

Great Ocean Views

Great Ocean Views, Bandon

 Easty Says:  Bandon offers some of the best ocean scenery on the Oregon Coast. Just take it in and enjoy. 

giampiero6's General Tip

giampiero6's General Tip, Bandon

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 We stayed in the Sea Star Hostel and found it very comfortable. The location was convenient as well. 

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Bandon, Oregon

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 Bandon is a small seaside town on the scenic Oregon coast. This is where the Oregon coast is at its finest. Bandon is famous for its unique rock formations along its beaches. The Pacific Ocean is... 

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On and Off the Road In Bandon Oregon

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 Bandon is a beach town on the Coast just North of California. There is a thriving community, nice accomodations and interesting shops and restaurants. 

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10eke's new Bandon Page

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Bandon. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 11 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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 So far, the only thing I have been to Bandon for was to go to the West Coast Game Park and Petting Zoo-which was awesome! Other than that, I cannot personally attest to the loveliness of Bandon, but I... 

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Bandon, Oregon

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 Under advice from associates in Roseburg, Oregon, I took an early morning trip over to Bandon. Beautiful views either from the cliffs or down on the beach. 

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