Bandon, Oregon
Bandon is located on the Oregon coast about 20 miles south of Coos Bay. Its economy revolves around wood products, fishing, tourism, and agriculture. The climate in Bandon is fairly mild; temperatures rarely drop below 40 or exceed 70 degrees. Visitors can avail themselves of a wide variety of nearby outdoor activities including beachcombing, camping, fishing, golfing, hunting, boating, surfing, hiking, scuba diving, wind surfing, horseback riding, swimming, picnicking, and sightseeing.
Where to lay your head at night
Bandon offers visitors many lodging options from which to choose. Here are our "sure bet" recommendations for travelers with various objectives and sensibilities.
Maximum Comfort and Amenities
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
57744 Round Lake Dr (off southbound Hwy 101)
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4380
(800) 345-6000
bandondunesgolf.com
A luxury resort with three world class golf courses.
Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast
650 Jetty Road SW
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-9316
lighthouse@lighthouselodging.com
lighthouselodging.com
A bed and breakfast located on the beach opposite the Bandon lighthouse at the mouth of the Coquille River.
Spartan and Inexpensive
Sea Star Guest House
370 First St
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-3781
(888) 732-7871
seastarban@earthlink.com
seastarbandon.com
A hostel located just off Hwy 101 in old town. Features: deck; courtyard; harbor view; storage area; kitchen; laundry.
Home on Wheels
Bandon RV Park
935 2nd Street SE
Bandon Or. 97411
(541) 347-4122
bandonrvpark@bandonrvpark.org
bandonrvpark.org
45 full hook-up spaces; nine pull-through spaces; 20, 30, and 50 amp service; cable TV; WiFi; laundry; showers.
Under the Stars
Bullards Beach State Park
Two miles north of Bandon on Hwy 101
Large family-oriented campground; shore pines provide protection from strong ocean breezes; 104 full hookup and 81 electrical sites; 13 yurts; a horse camp with single, double, and four-space corrals; picnic shelters; group meeting hall; hiker/biker camp; close to beach and lighthouse; (541) 347-3501 or (800) 551-6949 - information only; (800) 452-5687 - reservations. Open May 1 to September 30.
Local favorite eatery
Wheelhouse Restaurant
125 Chicago Ave
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-9331
Locally caught seafood; steaks; casual dining; waterfront locale.
Behind the scenes
Bandon Historical Society Museum
270 Fillmore (off Hwy 101)
PO Box 737
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-2164
bandonhistoricalmuseum.org
Ongoing exhibits on early history of the area including Indian artifacts, logging, fishing, cranberry farming, and the 1936 fire that destroyed the city; periodic special exhibits.
Lavender Lady Farm
87450 McTimmons Ln
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-7190
A working lavender farm open to the public for tours, photographs, and lavender products gift shop.
Cranberry Sweets
1st and Chicago SE
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-9475
Candy factory and store; many kinds of candy including chocolate, cranberry, lemon meringue, fudge, peanut brittle and sugar free.
Misty Meadows
48053 Hwy 101 S
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-2575
(888) 795-1719
Locally made jams, jellies, honey, fruit butters, BBQ sauce, and syrups.
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