70 VISITTHEOREGONCOAST.COM PREVIOUS PAGE: SAM STARNS. THIS PAGE: MANUELA DURSON Cape Blanco lighthouse SOUTH OREGON COAST Soaring cliffs and quiet beaches define the quiet South Coast, where adventurers paddle rushing rivers, explore the nation’s largest stretch of coastal dunes and land big fish. Go to VisitTheOregonCoast. com/Regions/South-Coast for more info on the South Coast. DINING FINE DINING From tapas to tasting menus featuring housemade pasta and local seafood, Restaurant O in Coos Bay makes a great date night. In Bandon Alloro draws inspiration from Italy as well as the South Coast, offering treats like mushroom lasagna and vegan caramelized vegetables. Wine lovers will appreciate the extensive list. Pablo’s Corner brings the flavors of South America to Bandon in a sweet little eatery. Enjoy housemade empanadas or grilled rib eye. High on a bluff overlooking Battle Rock and the ocean, Redfish in Port Orford serves French-inspired coastal cuisine in an art-filled space. Watch the sun set over a creative cocktail and cioppino made with local rockfish. Also in town, Cafe Gemma serves Italian-influenced comfort food in an intimate dining room with lively conversation and house-made desserts. You’ll find even more high-end cuisine in Brookings, where the menu at Black Trumpet Bistro might feature oysters Rockefeller made with Pacific oysters or a hearty slice of lasagna. Remote, rugged and undeniably beautiful, Oregon’s South Coast is known for its massive coastal cliffs, pristine state parks, and incredible opportunities for coastal strolls and scenic drives. While it’s easy to spend your time on the South Coast simply taking in the beauty of its technicolor summer sunsets and gargantuan winter waves, this region offers so much more than just gorgeous scenery. Here you’ll find quiet coastal communities with fantastic bookstores, exquisite art galleries and cozy hotels — not to mention plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun, from hiking and mountain biking to paddling the Wild and Scenic Rivers, tide pooling and even labyrinth walking.
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