The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is the largest coastal sand dunes in North America. Order a bowl of clam chowder and some local seafood at one of the many restaurants. Bay Street is lined with Victorian-style storefronts selling saltwater taffy, ice cream and souvenirs. Visit the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum to learn more about the community's origins as a fishing village. Its original port and marina still bustle with boats and seafaring vessels.
Historic Old Town Florence is a charming 1900s fishing village built beside the Siuslaw River.