Historic Old Town
Historic Old Town Florence is one of the most beautiful and
charming of the Oregon coast cities. Located on the waterfront
below Highway 101's Siuslaw River Bridge, this un-crowded district
is the perfect place to spend time exploring art galleries,
antique stores, gift and specialty shops, wine tasting and
restaurants serving regional foods. Florence Oregon area is
popular as a diverse and rich "playground" destination, where lush
green forests meet the ocean's edge along one of America's most
beautiful and dramatic coastlines.
Historic Siuslaw River Bridge
Siuslaw River - wander along the Siuslaw River
while enjoying ice cream or espresso and watch artisans at work or
take a river cruise. The Siuslaw River (pronounced sigh-YOU-slaw)
is a river, approximately 110 miles long, along the Pacific coast
of Oregon in the United States. It drains an area of approximately
4500 sq. miles in the Central Oregon Coast Range southwest of the
Willamette Valley and is a popular river for anglers. The tidal
ebbs and flows have created an ideal habitat for fish. Locals
claim Fall and Winter are the opportune times.
The Sand Dunes
Some of the worlds largest and
most beautiful dunes are located here on the Central Oregon Coast.
Glistening valleys, vast hills of shifting sand, And desert
atmosphere make the dunes truly a must see! You will absolutely
love it! You can rent ATVs and take an adventure tour at Sand
Dunes Frontier and Sandland Adventure. A great pastime.
Heceta Head Lighthouse
Heceta Beach &
Lighthouse are only 4 miles away. Pronounced "Ha - SEE -Ta" by
most, "HECK - ah - Ta" by others, yet everyone agrees Heceta Head
is one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world. The Heceta
Head Lighthouse and Light Keeper's house are circa 1894. Both are
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The lighthouse
is a working lighthouse. From a height of 205 feet above the
ocean, it's "first order" Fresnel lens, casts it's beams some 21
miles out to sea. It is the brightest light on the Oregon coast.
It is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in the United
States.
Sea Lion Caves
The Sea Lion Caves are only 9
miles away. 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, but sea lions are not
always in the Cave.
Other Activities
Sternwheeler
a river cruise.
Gazebo
Park and Dock.
Siuslaw
Pioneer Museum.
Fishing
Fleet and Boat Basin.
Port
Marina and Public Boat Ramp.
Beachcombing.
Kite
Flying.
Golf
Courses.
