Florence, OR

Florence is "Oregon's Coastal Playground" with its rolling sand dunes, miles of beaches, charming Historic Old Town Florence and delicious seafood. Just an hour west of Eugene - Springfield, this is the go-to getaway destination for locals seeking rest, relaxation and recreation. It is also "Destination Verified" by Wheel the World, with accessibility features mapped explicitly for many of the city's hotels, restaurants and activities. Stay in a riverfront hotel, a lakeside cabin or at a forested campground. From horseback riding on the beach to charging the dunes on a dune buggy, there are plenty of things to do in and around Florence.

Signature Experiences

• Shop and dine in Historic Old Town Florence — rich with coastal charm. 
• Roar across forty miles of coastal sand in a dune buggy.
• Enjoy live entertainment at the Florence Events Center and Three Rivers Casino Resort.
• Stay in the historic lighthouse keepers' house B&B and maybe catch sight of the friendly resident ghost. 
• Warm up with a bowl of clam chowder from Mo's.
• Explore tide pools and learn about the creatures that live there. 
• Descend 200 ft (61 m) by elevator into North America's largest sea cave brimming with bellowing sea lions.
• Wheel right down to the sandy beach at Heceta Beach using the Mobi Mat or David's Chair.
• Spot migrating whales just off the Oregon shoreline.
• Visit Exploding Whale Park and learn about the history behind the park's name. 
• Paddle and swim at Cleawox Lake in the dunes. 
• Windsurf on the South Jetty Beach. 
• Go crabbing on the docks of the Siuslaw. 

Historic Old Town Florence is colorful with art galleries, boutique shops and excellent restaurants. This artsy town offers up performing arts, art exhibits, festivals and film screenings. 

Tour historic landmarks including an iconic lighthouse and covered bridge. Take an aerial tour of Oregon's spectacular coastline or explore nature close-up along Oregon's pristine beaches, lake shores and mountain trails.