Area Information

You will never run out of things to do in Florence, Oregon.

Old Town

Old Town Florence is the quintessential coastal village. Walk along the Siuslaw River while enjoying a hot latte, and mosey in one of the many unique gift shops. 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 and wines.

Sand Dunes

Looking across the Siuslaw river, you will see majestic sand dunes. Massive sand dunes characterize the area around Florence. Located on the northern edge of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (ODNRA), Florence is best known for the hiking, bird watching, horse back and dune buggy riding activities available in the dunes. The ODNRA contains some of the largest oceanfront dunes in the world, ranging up to 500 feet high and forming banks up to three miles deep. The Oregon dunes are the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in the U.S., and stretch for 50 miles between Florence and Coos Bay.

Lakes/Fishing

Siltcoos Lake- 4 miles S. of Florence Fabulous fishing with many fishing cabins located around the lake. Fish for bass, trout, perch, crappie, catfish year round. Or try your hand during steelhead and salmon season.

Woahink Lake - 3 miles S. of Florence. Beautiful lake with lovely picicking area. Boating, wind sailing, water skiing, bird watching, swimming, and fishing.

Seal Caves

11 miles north of Florence, barking sea lions echo in the large marine cave at the base of the cliff. You can descend through the cliff by elevator to a viewing area. Most of the sea lions stay inside the cave during stormy weather, but when the sun comes out, they assemble on a long rocky ledge outside or frolic in the waves.

In the distance, from the Seal caves, you can see Heceta lighthouse. This is the most photographed lighthouse in the United States.