Guidebook for Florence, Oregon
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world. The Heceta Head Lighthouse and Light Keeper’s home were built around 1894. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is also a working lighthouse
It stands at a height of 205 feet above sea level and is also the brightest light on the Oregon coast, casting a beam up to 21 miles out to sea.
It is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in the United States.
Located approximately 12 miles north of your stay at our home.
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Heceta Head Lighthouse
U.S. 101One of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world. The Heceta Head Lighthouse and Light Keeper’s home were built around 1894. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is also a working lighthouse
It stands at a height of 205 feet above sea level and is also the brightest light on the Oregon coast, casting a beam up to 21 miles out to sea.
It is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in the United States.
Located approximately 12 miles north of your stay at our home.
From the Seal Lion Caves website: Sea Lion Caves is a privately owned wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary (since 1932) centrally located just 11 miles north of Florence on the beautiful and rugged Oregon Coast. Sea Lion Caves is proud to be part of the Oregon/Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve helping to protect the local marine animals and marine environment. Sea Lion Caves is America's largest sea cave and the year-round home of the Steller sea lion.
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Grottes des Lions de Mer
91560 US-101From the Seal Lion Caves website: Sea Lion Caves is a privately owned wildlife preserve and bird sanctuary (since 1932) centrally located just 11 miles north of Florence on the beautiful and rugged Oregon Coast. Sea Lion Caves is proud to be part of the Oregon/Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve helping to protect the local marine animals and marine environment. Sea Lion Caves is America's largest sea cave and the year-round home of the Steller sea lion.
Get outdoors and hike the Hobbit Trail to the beach!
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Hobbit Trail Trailhead
91892-91974 Oregon Coast HwyGet outdoors and hike the Hobbit Trail to the beach!
Recreation
From the USDA: The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is a special place. One of the largest expanses of temperate coastal sand dunes in the world, the stark, mist-shrouded views of dunes, forests, and ocean in such close proximity to one another are rare and hauntingly beautiful. Many plants and animals, including some found in few other places, call this area home. In 1972, Congress designated this 31,500-acre portion of the Siuslaw National Forest as a National Recreation Area in recognition of its unique values.
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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
855 Highway AveFrom the USDA: The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is a special place. One of the largest expanses of temperate coastal sand dunes in the world, the stark, mist-shrouded views of dunes, forests, and ocean in such close proximity to one another are rare and hauntingly beautiful. Many plants and animals, including some found in few other places, call this area home. In 1972, Congress designated this 31,500-acre portion of the Siuslaw National Forest as a National Recreation Area in recognition of its unique values.
A spectacular place to play golf on the Oregon Coast! From their website: Nestled amidst wind swept sand dunes and towering pines, Florence Golf Links is a breathtaking location for coastal golf. The Rees Jones designed course was honored as the “Best New Public Course in America” in 1993. As one of the premier courses in the Northwest, Florence Golf Links received a 4½ star rating from Golf Digest’s list of “Places to Play in the USA.” Florence Golf Links rated #9 best Oregon courses to play in 2019 by GolfAdvisor.
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Florence Golf Links
1201 35th StA spectacular place to play golf on the Oregon Coast! From their website: Nestled amidst wind swept sand dunes and towering pines, Florence Golf Links is a breathtaking location for coastal golf. The Rees Jones designed course was honored as the “Best New Public Course in America” in 1993. As one of the premier courses in the Northwest, Florence Golf Links received a 4½ star rating from Golf Digest’s list of “Places to Play in the USA.” Florence Golf Links rated #9 best Oregon courses to play in 2019 by GolfAdvisor.
From their webiste: Sitting on a 100-acre site and nestled in rolling sand dunes on the pristine Oregon coast, Three Rivers Casino Resort offers a great escape in spectacular surroundings. With the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop and the wonderful town of Florence at its doorstep, a trip to Three Rivers Casino Resort ensures their guests will return. Three Rivers Casino Resort offers a progressive and wide variety of slots, diverse choices in food, excellent entertainment.
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Three Rivers Casino and Resort
5647 OR-126From their webiste: Sitting on a 100-acre site and nestled in rolling sand dunes on the pristine Oregon coast, Three Rivers Casino Resort offers a great escape in spectacular surroundings. With the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop and the wonderful town of Florence at its doorstep, a trip to Three Rivers Casino Resort ensures their guests will return. Three Rivers Casino Resort offers a progressive and wide variety of slots, diverse choices in food, excellent entertainment.
Attached as part of the Three Rivers Casino and Resort, this 18 hole course is fun to play and when you are done, you can play some cards or roll the dice!
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Ocean Dunes Golf Links
3345 Munsel Lake RdAttached as part of the Three Rivers Casino and Resort, this 18 hole course is fun to play and when you are done, you can play some cards or roll the dice!
Two freshwater lakes and an abundance of sand make this State Park a great day trip for the family.
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Parc d'État commémoratif Jessie M. Honeyman
Two freshwater lakes and an abundance of sand make this State Park a great day trip for the family.
South Jetty Beach 3 Day Use
Sand Dunes RoadTime to head to the beach and South Jetty is the perfect spot.
Feel like taking in a first run movie? City Lights Cinema is walking distance from our home!
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City Lights Cinemas
1930 US-101Feel like taking in a first run movie? City Lights Cinema is walking distance from our home!
Food scene
This is our favorite place to grab breakfast! Try the Crunchy French Toast!
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Little Brown Hen Cafe
435 US-101This is our favorite place to grab breakfast! Try the Crunchy French Toast!
Excellent fine dining on the river with an ever-changing menu. The bartenders make some great cocktails too! Reservations highly recommended.
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Waterfront Depot Restaurant
1252 Bay StExcellent fine dining on the river with an ever-changing menu. The bartenders make some great cocktails too! Reservations highly recommended.
A lively place to have some excellent food! Fresh seafood and live music compliment the eclectic atmosphere.
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Bridgewater Fish House and Zebra Bar
1297 Bay StA lively place to have some excellent food! Fresh seafood and live music compliment the eclectic atmosphere.
What a quaint way to spend the afternoon or evening! Tasting great beer and enjoying wonderful homemade food. A friendly staff is eager to serve you soon!
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Homegrown Public House
294 Laurel StWhat a quaint way to spend the afternoon or evening! Tasting great beer and enjoying wonderful homemade food. A friendly staff is eager to serve you soon!
Recently featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives! Fresh crab in a floating restaurant...what could be better?
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Novelli's Crab and Seafood (Floating Metal Building)
Recently featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives! Fresh crab in a floating restaurant...what could be better?
Craving some excellent Italian food in a cozy setting in Old Town? You have found the right place!
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1285 Restobar
1285 Bay StCraving some excellent Italian food in a cozy setting in Old Town? You have found the right place!