Bandon By-the-Sea
                  

On the south coast of Oregon, Bandon is the busiest village for the tourist.  Bandon has made a real effort to create a place for the visitor to shop, by converting the old down-town into an interesting collection of small shops.  The old town sits on the port, so you may stroll the candy shops, clothing shops, and galleries, then stroll to the docks to see the boats that are docked there.   Parking is somewhat limited, but once you find a place to put the vehicle, you should plan to spend a few hours walking up and down the old-town shops, docks and enjoying the restaurants.  

The weather is moderate, and you will need a sweater most days, often you will see fog and sometimes a lot of wind.  But you can plan to stay at one of the many small motels or campgrounds, be aware that this is a busy town and you may want reservations.  

On your list of things to see in Bandon, save time for a tour of the cheese factory on 101 at the north end of town.  Here you will see cheese being made certain days.  Also you will be able to sample dozens of cheeses and purchase the cheese that Bandon is famous for.  Just south of town ask about the cranberry bogs, you will see them as you drive down 101, but some have tours and gift shops where you can purchase all kinds of cranberry products.  

Bandon has a nice lighthouse on the beach just north of Bandon. Just across the bridge, look for the turn-off to the west.  A nice stop area allows you to park and walk to the lighthouse, and to the beach.  

The Bandon area is a great place for the whole family, with plenty to see and do for a full day.  As with most of the small coastal towns, everything is pretty much located on Hwy 101, so there is not any way to miss the best of Bandon.

For a lovely Villa near Bandon, see the Shelter Cove oceanfront, or the hilltop Osprey House
 

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