Florence, OR

Oregon's coastal playground is Florence with its rolling sand dunes, miles of beaches, charming boutiques and antique shops, and delicious seafood. Just an hour west of Eugene - Springfield, this is the go-to getaway destination for locals seeking rest, relaxation and recreation. Stay in a riverfront hotel, a lakeside cabin, or at a forested campground. From horseback riding on the beach to charging the dunes on a dune buggy, there are plenty of things to do in and around Florence.

Popular Attractions

Explore

• Sail from the Siuslaw River out into the Pacific Ocean.
• Hike to the historic Heceta Head Lighthouse from the sandy beach below.
• Descend 200 ft (61 m) by elevator into North America's largest sea cave brimming with bellowing sea lions.
• Spot migrating whales cavorting just off the Oregon shoreline.

Play

• Run like the wind on wide open beaches, or stalk storms from craggy bluffs.
• Roar across forty miles of coastal sand in a dune buggy.
• Enjoy headliner entertainment at the Florence Events Center and Three Rivers Casino Resort.

Stay

• Stay in a historic lighthouse keepers' house B&B. 
• Soak in the spa while the kids splash in an aquatic playground at a popular beachfront hotel.
• Tuck in for the night in a historic inn, luxury condo or centrally located RV park.
• Escape to the serenity of a coastal lake cabin to unplug.

Amble the boardwalk and watch incoming fishing boats. Eat chowder, shop the boutiques and indulge in fine local dining at riverfront restaurants.

Skip across the Siuslaw River Bridge to Dunes City for even more fun.