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City in Oregon, United States
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Brookings-Harbor is the southernmost city on the Oregon Coast. Five miles (8 km) south of the city limits on Highway 101 is California.
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Crissey Field State Park is located at the mouth of the Winchuck River. It has a state-of-the-art visitors center and miles of beach.
Possibly the most well-known beach in Brookings, it is a very popular spot for camping and flying kites. It's also a place where you can witness one of the most gorgeous sunsets in Oregon.
South Jetty Beach is popular for surfing, enjoying the scenery, trailer camping, and you can also see commercial fishing vessels come in and out of the jetty. Below is a great picture of a local boat trying to cross the bar in hazardous conditions.
A very secluded beach, it is mainly used for nice long walks or a warm camp fire in the evening.
Whaleshead beach has a beautiful resort right next to it. This provides a great place for vacationers to take a stroll on the beach or build a sand castle.
Pelican Bay Lighthouse is privately owned and tours are rarely offered, but it is clearly visible from Sporthaven Beach or the commercial boat basin.
The St. George Reef Lighthouse is visible (during clear weather) on the ocean horizon from many high points in Brookings and Harbor. It is accessible only by boat or by helicopter.
If you want to see the latest movies, the Redwood Theater has between two and four movies playing seven days a week. The theater has undergone a major remodel, including a second screen with stadium seating.
The local library has a great selection of books, magazines, and newspapers to fulfill all of your literature needs.
There are several easy hiking trails in the area, including the Bomb Site Trail, where in 1942 a Japanese bomber firebombed the area in hopes of starting a forest fire, and Chetco Point Park, where your choice of trails can lead to a tiny, sheltered beach or a spectacular bluff overlooking Pelican Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Azalea Park is known as the "Jewel of Brookings." It features a large playground known as "KidTown," sand volleyball courts, soccer and baseball fields, horseshoe pits, the "Octopus Tree," the "Capella by the Sea," and several miles of walking trails. Look for free concerts on Sundays in the summer, and a holiday light show.
Brookings has several campgrounds, including Harris Beach State Park and Loeb State Park.
The museum is the oldest home in the area, once a stagecoach stop and trading post. It features a collection of antique farm and logging memorabilia, as well as the largest California Cypress tree in Oregon.
Whale-watching is a popular activity in the Brookings area, especially during the autumn and spring gray whale migrations. Humpback whales, bowfin whales, and occasionally blue whales or orcas are often seen from Harris Beach State Park and Cape Ferello overlooks.
Excellent omelettes. Great, friendly service.
Low-key counter serve dishing fried-fish platters & sandwiches, plus burgers, chowder & hot dogs.
Excellent and affordable Mexican buffet.
A great Mexican restaurant
Family-owned and operated pizzeria; all of their ingredients are fresh and baked in their brick oven.
16 taps of beer with hops, herbs, and fruit grown on the property. They also make their own root beer and kombucha tea. Dog friendly.
Modest hotel with simple rooms and Wi-Fi.
Relaxed hotel with beach access and a pool.
Low-key motor inn with ocean view.
A 3-star hotel with a view of the Chetco River
A holiday apartment
All-suite lodging with Wi-Fi
Modest motor inn with fishing perks.
Casual all-suite hotel with harbor views
Casual motel with free parking and Wi-Fi.
Restaurant and resort. Great at customer service and delicious food.
Beachfront Gifts is in Harbor, between the commercial boat basin and Sporthaven Beach. It features classic travel gifts, including sweatshirts and t-shirts. Pelican Bay Lighthouse is clearly visible from the store's parking lot.
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