Guidebook for Florence

Betsy
Guidebook for Florence

Food Scene

Friendly sports bar within walking distance. Good burger. Also the designated tsunami gathering place (highest elevation in the neighborhood, but I'd recommend getting further if possible).
16 locals recommend
Jerry's Place Bar and Grill
88274 Rhododendron Dr
16 locals recommend
Friendly sports bar within walking distance. Good burger. Also the designated tsunami gathering place (highest elevation in the neighborhood, but I'd recommend getting further if possible).
Very popular restaurant. Good food and prices. Make reservations 541-902-9100.
35 locals recommend
Waterfront Depot Restaurant
1252 Bay St
35 locals recommend
Very popular restaurant. Good food and prices. Make reservations 541-902-9100.

Essentials

Close-by store for groceries and whatever you might need.
19 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
19 locals recommend
Close-by store for groceries and whatever you might need.

Everything Else

Nice place to hike close-by. There is a loop trail that is easy and beautiful.
Sutton Campground
4840 Vist Rd
Nice place to hike close-by. There is a loop trail that is easy and beautiful.
South of Florence. Turn left off 101 to the lake trail parking area. Excellent chantrelle mushrooms in fall (sometimes overpicked on weekends). Parking fee.
Siltcoos Lake
South of Florence. Turn left off 101 to the lake trail parking area. Excellent chantrelle mushrooms in fall (sometimes overpicked on weekends). Parking fee.
Not as good as Bandon, but have heard good reviews from golfers (although I'm not a golfer).
8 locals recommend
Florence Golf Links
1201 35th St
8 locals recommend
Not as good as Bandon, but have heard good reviews from golfers (although I'm not a golfer).

Sightseeing

Kids love it. Kind of stinky, but pretty fun to take the elevator down.
83 locals recommend
Sea Lion Caves
91560 US-101
83 locals recommend
Kids love it. Kind of stinky, but pretty fun to take the elevator down.
Worth going up to the light house. Also some good trails in other parts of the park. Good tidal pools at low tide.
10 locals recommend
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint
97439 US-101
10 locals recommend
Worth going up to the light house. Also some good trails in other parts of the park. Good tidal pools at low tide.

Entertainment & Activities

One of many places to ride a large dune buggy or rent small ones. Loud, fast and very popular with kids.
14 locals recommend
Sand Dunes Frontier
83960 US-101
14 locals recommend
One of many places to ride a large dune buggy or rent small ones. Loud, fast and very popular with kids.
Good picnic areas, also dunes for sledding that ends in a lake. Nice short hikes for kids.
21 locals recommend
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park
21 locals recommend
Good picnic areas, also dunes for sledding that ends in a lake. Nice short hikes for kids.