Touching down at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport in North Bend places you close to cities like Coos Bay, Bandon, and Florence, all easily reachable. North Bend and Coos Bay sit side by side on the largest natural harbor on the Oregon Coast, surrounded by sand dunes, sea cliffs, and working waterfronts. The feel is unpolished and friendly, with fishing boats, timber history, and a coastline that rewards anyone who likes wind in their face.

Standout experiences around North Bend: - Ride, hike, or sandboard the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, which starts right at the edge of town - Walk the formal gardens and watch winter storm waves at Shore Acres State Park - Watch sea lions and seals from the overlook at Cape Arago - Swim or paddle the calm cove at Sunset Bay State Park - Eat fresh Dungeness crab and fish and chips in the harbor village of Charleston - Wander the old waterfront and the Coos History Museum in Coos Bay - Try your luck at The Mill Casino on the bay - Play a round or just admire the famous links courses at Bandon Dunes

North Bend is a good base for the south coast. Bandon, with its sea stacks and cranberry bogs, is about 30 minutes south, and Florence and the Sea Lion Caves are about an hour north. Inland, the Coquille Valley and Myrtle Point are an easy drive, and the redwoods begin a couple of hours down the coast. Summer brings fog and sun in turns, fall is clear and calm, and winter is prime storm-watching season. Bring a jacket, pick a beach, and let the Pacific do the rest.