Location: On Highway 101. Population: 3100. Visitor Information: Bandon-by-the-Sea Chamber of Commerce, 300 S.E. 2nd, Bandon, OR 97411; Phone: (541) 347-9616.
Whether beachcombing, sunset and bird watching or just relaxing to the sound of the breaking surf, Bandon-by-the Sea is a delightful place to enjoy these and many other activities. The dramatic scenery makes Bandon a perfect place to photograph the surf and sea, no matter what the weather.
The historic seaport of Bandon also offers a cheese factory to tour, great surf fishing and the original West Coast Game Park walk through Safari, where visitors can pet, film and walk among hundreds of free roaming wild animals.
If clamming, crabbing or whale watching are for you, plan to spend some time in Bandon. Visit two National Wildlife Refuges: Oregon Islands and Bandon Marsh or walk through the historic Old Town District.