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Brookings OregonLeaving the Inn of Beachcomber head south on Hwy 101. Brookings is located 27 miles south of the Inn of the Beachcomber. Brookings Oregon is the southern most city on the Oregon coast. It is located just six miles North of the California border. It is where the Chetco river meets the Pacific ocean.
Brookings Oregon has some of the warmest days on the Oregon coast and has become somewhat of a retirement community. It’s a good size area, for the Oregon coast and has a around 15,000 permanent residence in it’s sphere of influence. Brookings hasa movie theater, a big draw on our end of the coast. I think you have to travel some 110 miles north to Coos Bay for the next movie theater.
That also applies to Fred Meyer, an Oregon staple since before I got here in 1976. If you're traveling to Gold Beach and you need something. It could be a new set of Levis or that piece of clothing that you left in your motel room last night. Freddy’s is your place to go for most anything you would find at a Wal-Mart Super Center. The point is Freddy’s is pretty cool for getting stuff you might get in the big city.
The coolest thing about Brookings is the drive North to Gold Beach. That little 25 miles has more natural beauty packed into the drive than any other place I’ve ever been. Any way here’s a little bit of the scoop about Brookings if you stumble across this page on the net or you are one of our friends here at the Beachcomber looking for info on the towns around us.
Things to do in Brookings
Like I said above- the highlight of Brookings is the drive south of the Inn of the Beachcomber to Brookings. Cape Sebastian Lookout, Myers Creek Wayside, Arch Rock, Natural Bridge, Whaleshead Beach, and Harris State Beach are just some of spectacular vistas of the Pacific Ocean. There are some incredible rock formations.
Once you get to Brookings:
Salmon Run Golf Course is located behind the coastal mountains 3.5 miles from downtown Brookings. With four sets of tees from 5,433 yards to over 6,400 yards, Salmon Run offers a course for every skill level. The Executive Course on the back nine is ideally suited for the beginning golfer and those looking to tune up their short game. Open to the public, you may even see Salmon as they swim up Jack Creek to spawn. A restaurant, a full service pro-shop and excellent PGA teaching staff are ready to make your Salmon Run golfing experience even more enjoyable.
www.salmonrun.net
99040 South Bank Chetco River Road
Brookings, Oregon 97415
877-423-1234
Azalea Park is a cool little city park. Azalea is a good place for kids of all ages to blow off steam. The park has a playground, bathrooms, picnic tables, a covered stage in a natural amphitheater, and softball diamonds.
To get to the park turn right at the first street (Constitution Ave) before the Chetco River overpass on Hwy 101; Turn left on North Bank Chetco River rd; Azalea Park is on the right. |
Port Of Brookings Harbor is home to commercial fishermen, recreational boaters, and sport fishermen. There are public boat access ramps to launch for day trips as well as permanent slips. There is a small public access fishing pier near the Coast Guard station. It is accessible from Boat Basin Road. You can find a couple of small restaurants and a few shops as well. The harbor is a great place to find fresh seafood. |
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