Bandon Is A Favorite
  Destination Town

The original residents of our region were the Coquille Indians. It was 1852 when Henry Baldwin wound up shipwrecked on Coos Bay Bar and wandered into the region. His exploration led to the arrival of the first white settlers, who established the town site in 1853.

Average temperatures are very mild. Highs can reach 80 degrees in the summer and lows get to 30 degrees in the winter, but both are rare. Monthly precipitation is approximately 1.9 inches from April to September and about 7.8 inches from October through March. The annual snowfall average is just 6.3 inches.

3 public schools and 2 private schools offer education to local students of all levels from pre-school up through the end of high school. Higher education is provided by 4 institutions within 2 hours of town, the closest of which is Rogue Community College 88 miles away. The other options include Lane Community College, the University of Oregon and Oregon State University.

Health care needs are served by Cottage Grove Community Hospital.

Bandon sits at the mouth of the Coquille River as it empties into the sea. The excellent fishing makes Bandon a prime destination for both sport and commercial fishers. Salmon, steelhead, ground fish, tuna and sturgeon are among the species up for grabs. Local seafood restaurants also capitalize on the aquatic harvest.

Golf has become a major draw to the Bandon area. All three courses of the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort rank in the Top 100 courses in the world.

The annual cranberry festival is a major draw every summer. It boasts a parade, crafts, food, music, a street fair, barbecue, a golf challenge and the Cranberry Bowl football game.

The extensive beaches of the seashore are mostly deserted, allowing for peaceful walks while observing the native wildlife. There are many viewing state parks and pullouts where the ocean can be observed.