Bandon Oregon~ the charming coastal town known as Bandon by the Sea is located on the Southern Oregon Coast at the mouth of the Coquille River. Bandon is 90 miles north of the California border &  about a  five hour drive from Portland.  It was named one of the “Coolest Small Towns in America” by BudgetTravel this year!  If you want to go see for yourself, start your next vacation plans with lodging… Bandon offers some luxury vacation rental choices, many offering spectacular ocean views.

Enjoy this beautiful video of Winter in Bandon by jetswing

Here is just a short list of  the many things to see & do in Bandon~

Coquille River Lighthouse located the Coquille River’s north jetty at Bullards Beach State Park, where volunteers lead tours of the tower during the summer

Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint off Hwy 101 - hike to the beach on a well-kept trail from this park where you can view Face Rock. There is an American Indian legend about this spot… some say they hear a  maiden’s voice on the wind… and standing on the cliff overlooking the ocean you can easily see her face.

Annual Cranberry Festival~ Bandon is the first location for cranberry bogs to be wet harvested, which is done by building dikes around the bogs then flooding them

• World Class Golf
• Horseback Riding on the Beach
• West Coast Game Park Safari

For more information and further things to see and do visit the Bandon Chamber of Commerce

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Photo by~ AZ Photoguy

Our lighthouse tour for the Oregon Coast has included Tillamook Head, Cape Meares, Yaquina Head and Yaquina Bay, Heceta Head, Umpqua River and Cape Arago lighthouses.  Let’s head to Bandon Oregon to visit Coquille River Lighthouse…

Beautiful “Bandon by the Sea” offers many fine places to stay, including  beach front vacation rentals with amazing views and some of the finest golf in the world to enjoy during your visit! The lighthouse is located in Bullards Beach State Park just 2 miles north of Bandon, a family oriented park with yurts and equestrian camping too!

The historic Coquille River lighthouse  construction began in 1891 on the short 40 ft. lighthouse tower that would house the Fourth Order lens. Due to many construction delays it was finally lit on February 29, 1896 and operated for just 43 years. In 1939, it was abandoned and its duties replaced with an automated beacon. Over the years it has survived nearly being hit by the schooner “Advance” after it ran aground and was one of only 16 building left after a forest fire had destroyed most of the town. After many years of neglect the lighthouse was renovated in 1976 by the US Army Corps and the Oregon State Parks department. In honor of the Centennial Celebration, a new light was lit in the tower in 1991. The revival of the lighthouse paralleled the revival of Bandon, which is now a popular seaside destination town.

Next stop… the lighthouse at Cape Blanco

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Good news for golfing fans!  The USGA recently announced that Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon Oregon, will host the 2011 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship and the 2011 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship, June 27 – July 2, 2011. This will be the first time that the Amateur Public Links Championships are conducted jointly.

We are lucky to have some of the finest golfing in the world and Bandon Dunes is a great example… Born in the spirit of Scotland’s ancient links tradition, Bandon Dunes offers the most authentic golf experience you’re likely to encounter without packing a passport.

• In 2001, Golf Magazine ranked Pacific Dunes #17 and Bandon Dunes #41 on their list of the Top 100 Courses in the U.S.  On their list of  Top 100 in the World, Pacific Dunes was ranked #26 and Bandon Dunes #70.
• Golf Digest named Pacific Dunes the Best new upscale public course of 2001.
• In 2002, Golf Magazine ranked Pacific Dunes #2 and Bandon Dunes #9 on their list of the TOP 100 COURSES YOU CAN PLAY
• Check the USGA web site for more information about the Amateur Public Links Championships

Need lodging info?  The Bandon area offers luxury ocean view and ocean front vacation rentals to accommodate your group:  Bandon vacation rental and Chamber of Commerce information 

Happy Golfing….

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Finding a great beach wedding location is not easy, so we will be posting information to help you locate your ideal  spot on the Oregon/Washington Coast during the next several months. You can start making plans by finding a central location for your guests, then find large group accommodations for those who will need overnight lodging.

If you are considering the Southern Oregon Coast, the beautiful town of Bandon has plenty of beach front properties to choose from.  There are several vacation rentals near each other that can accommodate large groups of friends and family… Or here’s an awesome wedding service that includes lodging all in one spot!  The Seascape Cottages – Neptune & Mermaid… ready to cater to all of your wedding needs… including glassed in rooms 100 feet from the beach ( just in case of bad weather)… a concierge service, minister, music, catering service, flowers, etc… Wow! This custom newly built 4,000 sq/ft duplex has double walls and double pass through doors so two private units can open into a large home and accommodate up to 20 overnight guests… and it’s just 2 minutes to Old Town and 10 minutes to world famous Golf at Bandon Dunes. And to top if off… children and pets are welcome too… so the whole family can enjoy your special day!

I hope this helps you find perfect beach wedding spot… Happy Honeymoon!!

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