Charleston probably would win the award for “most missed city on the Oregon Coast.” That is probably because Charleston is about 2 miles west of US-101.

Getting There

If entering the Bay Area from the north on US-101 you will first cross a small bridge over Coos Bay then you go a whole 0.4 mi. on land before crossing the magnificent McCullough Bridge over Coos Bay. Then travel another 2.3 mi. south along Coos Bay through North Bend.

Close to the Casino on US-101, just south of the North Bend / Coos Bay boundary line you will find Newmark Street. Turn right (west) on Newmark and go all the way to the west (2.9 mi.) and then the street turns to the left.

Travel south for about 7.9 mi. along another shore of Coos Bay and the road will turn west again and go over another bridge over an arm of Coos Bay called the South Slough that heads south from the entrance of Coos Bay from the Pacific Ocean.

When you’ve crossed the bridge you are in Charleston. Turn right to see the activities along the port area. You’ll find the Charleston Visitors Center on the right.

Oregon’s Bay Area consists of the cities of North Bend, Coos Bay, and Charleston. The Bay Area is 234 miles south of Portland via Interstate-5, OR-126, and US-101. It is 110 miles from the California State Line via The Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, US-101 and about 112 miles from Eugene.

Charleston is an unincorporated community that lies west of the City of Coos Bay on the Cape Arago Highway. It is the commercial and sport fishing capital of the area. Its port facility on the south slough near the harbor opening into the Pacific is home to the entire commercial and sport fishing fleet in the area.

You will find the docks, restaurants, gift shops, and other points of interest in this area.

Don’t make the mistake of stopping here. The rest of the Cape Arago highway has a lot to offer in the way of parks and viewpoints.

Recommended Attractions in Charleston, Oregon

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Parks
Cape Arago State Park Visit the Park's web site. Located on Cape Arago at the end of the Cape Arago Highway 15 miles SW of Coos Bay. The cape is a scenic headland jutting into the Pacific. There are spectacular views of the Pacific from here.	Bastendorff Beach County Park 89197 Bastendorff Beach Road Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-888-5353 Visit the Park's web site. This park, 2 mi. west of Charleston, near the entrance to Coos Bay has 56 water & electrical RV sites and 35 tent sites. They also have camping cabins. There is a good ocean swimming beach in the park.
Seven Devils State Recreation Site Visit the Park's website. This wayside, 8 miles south of Charleston on Seven Devils Road, gives you access to Whisky Run Beach where you can go several miles up and down this open sandy beach.	South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve 541-888-5558 61907 Seven Devils Rd, Charleston, OR 97420 http://www.oregon.gov/DSL/SSNERR/ The mission of South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is to improve the understanding and stewardship of Pacific Northwest estuaries and coastal watersheds.
Sunset Bay State Park 89814 Cape Arago Highway Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-888-4902 Visit the Park's web site. This oceanfront park on the Cape Arago Hwy., west of Charleston has 29 full hookup RV sites, 35 electrical only sites, and 66 tent sites. The park also has 8 yurts. There is a beautiful beach bounded by high cliffs and a picnic area.	Shore Acres State Park 13 miles SW of North Bend on the Cape Arago Highway Visit the Park's website. This park was originally the summer home, on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific, of the timber baron and entrepreneur Louis J. Simpson. In 1921 the home burned, the depression cancelled the building of its replacement, and the grounds fell in disrepair. In 1942 Organ State Parks purchased the property and restored the beautiful gardens.
Visitors Information
.Charleston Visitors Center Boat Basin Dr and Cape Arago Hwy West end Charleston/So. Slough Bridge PO Box 5735, Charleston, OR 97420 541-888-2311	Bay Area Chamber of Commerce 145 Central Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-266-0868 or 1-800-824-8486 http://www.oregonsbayareachamber.com/

Listed Attractions in Charleston, OR

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Antiques

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Gift Shops

Boat Basin Plaza – 541-888-8024

5005 Boat Basin Dr, Charleston, OR 97420

Kinnee’s Gifts N Shells – 541-888-5924

91134 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston, OR 97420

Golf

Sunset Bay Golf Course – 541-888-9301

89516 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston, OR 97420

Tours & Charters

Betty Kay Charters – 541-888-9021

90389 Albacore Lane, Charleston, OR 97420

Bob’s Sport Fishing – 541-888-4241

63486 Albacore Lane, Charleston OR 97420

Miss Linda Boat Charters and Tours – 541-888-2128

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