| Things You Gotta
Do |
Gold Beach Oregon
| Nothing but relax | Jet
Boat Trips | Fishing the Rogue
Fishing the Pacific | Day
tripping | Beachcombing |
Redwood National Park
Tide
pooling | Agness Bird
watching on the Southern Oregon coast | Golf
Windsurfing | Horseback
Riding | Crabbing & Claming |
| Gold Beach Oregon |
| Why come to Gold Beach? Gold Beach is unique! If you like
uncrowded beaches you’ll love Gold Beach. How many beach
towns do you know that have their airport, high school and fairgrounds
on the beach? Seventy five percent of the beach frontage in
Gold Beach is used for the airport and fairgrounds. So if you
come to Gold Beach don’t expect to see many people on
the beach even during the summer holidays! How many beaches
have grown 300 feet in the last thirty years? Not many I bet
but Gold Beach has.
Gold Beach is a great place to visit if you’re tired
of the ordinary and want to get to one of the most picturesque
coastlines anywhere. Walking through the grass covered sand
dunes in Gold Beach has the feel of a place that time forgot.
When father time was going around changing the rest of the
world, he kind of forgot about Gold Beach. In Gold Beach you
won’t find a bunch of trinket shops and you probably
won’t see you neighbor. If you want to get away to a
sleepy little town and forget the hassles of the big city
life as you connect with nature, Gold Beach is perfect. Gold
Beach in many ways is a town that time forgot. |
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| Nothing but relax |
| Gold Beach and the Inn of the Beachcomber is probably one
of the best places in the world to do nothing. The saying among
the old timers is “there’s no hurry in Curry”.
We think that of all the beachfront accommodations here in Gold
Beach the Inn of the Beachcomber is the best lodging choice
to just relax. After all we have to do every day why not just
relax at our lodging establishment? How about reading a book
by your fireplace in a solid oak Morris chair. My favorite is
to sleep in late in the most comfortable beds you’ll find
probably any where. Try strolling on the beach. You could grab
some binoculars and look for whales. The thing about Gold Beach
is there aren’t a lot of folks here so it’s easygoing.
This makes Gold Beach and the Inn of the Beachcomber a great
place to do nothing but relax. Remember, there’s no hurry
in Curry so just relax. |
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| Jet Boat Trips |
| Gold Beach is where the legendary Rogue River meets the Pacific
Ocean. From May 1 to October 31st Jerry’s Rogue Jet Boats
and Mail Boat Hydro-Jet Trips offer excursions up the Rogue.
Travelers come from all over the world to experience the deep
canyons, waterfalls and rapids in the jet boats. The boat pilots
point out the abundant wildlife and share the history of the
river as you journey along one of the most remote areas in the
county. It is not uncommon to see bears, eagles, otter’s,
osprey and deer. The trips take all day for the 104 mile and
half a day for the others so you will need to make arrangements
for overnight accommodations. On the jet boat trips you will
see some of the remote lodging located up river. After the boat
trip how about soaking in a private beachfront spa at the Beachcomber.
You won’t find that at any of the other Gold Beach motels
or any other beachfront inn. |
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| Fishing the Rogue |
| You can fish the Rogue year round when you stay in Gold Beach.
Winter steelhead travel up the Rogue from December through March
and a great tasting fish and are great fighters. The Inn of
the Beachcomber is your only lodging choice if you want to warm
up in front of a gas burring stove after that winter fishing
trip. From March through June Spring Chinook run up the river
and can be caught from the mouth of the Rogue River all the
way to Agness. Accommodations along the river are open then.
Springers can range from ten to 40 pounds. July through December
the fall Chinook and summer steelhead provide great fishing.
September through December Coho salmon from five to fifteen
pounds offer great sport. During this time you will find great
rates at any of the motels in Gold Beach. We think the Inn of
the Beachcomber is your best lodging value during the off season. |
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| Fishing the Pacific |
| The Rogue River Reef is home to a huge variety of different
fish and maybe the best bottom fishing found anywhere. Ling
cod, Snapper and rock fish are some of the species you will
find. When ocean conditions permit it Halibut fishing in Gold
Beach is a great option. Why not treat your wife to the best
accommodations in Gold Beach while you fish? Of all the lodging
choices in Gold Beach we think the Inn of the Beachcomber is
your best choice. When condition are good fishing for salmon
in the ocean is always an experience you won’t want to
miss. |
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| Day tripping |
| So much to do just in and around Gold Beach. Gold Beach and
Curry County is truly the place time forgot and is a great way
to discover the best of this beautiful area as you adventure
out from the Inn of the Beachcomber. How about heading north
on 101 to Port Orford for fish and chips at the Crazy Norwegian
for lunch and driving out to the Lighthouse at Cape Blanco.
The total mileage from the Inn of the Beachcomber is only 35
miles. The drive from Gold Beach to Port Orford is either the
most scenic drive on Oregon’s Hwy 101 or the second most
depending if your one of those that think the drive to the south
is the most scenic. Either way it doesn’t matter much
because once you’ve ventured the six miles from Hwy 101
to the lighthouse at Cape Blanco you will know you’re
one of the few special people to have ever ventured to this
spectacular setting. The view to the south is the Head Lands
of Port Orford and the north view is more haystacks rocks. I
gotta wonder how all these rock formations came to rest way
out in the Pacific. The lighthouse is open April through October
10:00 am to 3:00 pm. It is the most westerly lighthouse in Oregon
and was constructed in 1870. When you gaze out to the Pacific
and take in how many rocks you can spot you’ll understand
why Cape Blanco was worthy of so much attention way back in
1870 for the sake of the weary mariners who might have wandered
this way. This is only one example, though a darn good one,
of what Gold Beach and Curry County has to offer as you come
and go around here. |
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| Beachcombing |
| Gold Beach and the surrounding area offers some of the most
pristine beaches found anywhere. You can spend hours combing
through the beach rocks for agates or stroll the beach for sand
dollars. If you’re lucky you could come across a Japanese
glass float or other special treasures. Every winter storms
bring us a new crop of driftwood along the beach here in Gold
Beach. Our beachfront inn is a great choice for your accommodations
when you want to enjoy the beach. You can stay at a motel that
is across the highway but we think staying on the beachfront
at the Inn of the Beachcomber is your best lodging choice for
enjoying such a special beach. |
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| Redwood National Park |
| The park headquarters are just 50 minutes south of Gold Beach
in Crescent City. This makes the Redwoods a great day trip from
the Inn of the Beachcomber. There are not a lot of beachfront
lodging choices near the Redwood National and State Parks that
reside in the North Coast of California and Southern Oregon.
Staying in Gold Beach at the Inn of the Beachcomber and doing
a day trip to the massive redwoods is a great way to enjoy the
ancient coast redwood ecosystem preserved in the parks. The
Redwood National Park contains some of the planet's most majestic
forests and offer many good day hikes. There are plenty of motels
and a few hotels in the towns near the Redwood National Parks
but the best beachfront accommodations in the area are located
in Gold Beach. |
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| Tide pooling |
| When the tide is out the fun begins as you discover a new
world of hermit crabs, small fish and scrimp that scurry about
in the tide pools. You might find a starfish and if you wait
long enough it may even move. You won’t find any tide
pools in front of the beachfront accommodations so you’ll
need to head to the local hot spots around Gold Beach. Myers
Creek, Whiskey Creek, Rocky Point and Lone Ranch wayside are
just a few options a short drive from any of the motels in Gold
Beach Oregon. |
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| Agness |
| The drive up the hill to the small village of Agnes Oregon
is always worth the drive. You can ask the locals about the
upriver lodging choices. Most of the accommodations are rustic
compared to most motels. History is abundant and the town features
a small museum. Agness is the meal stop for the jet boats and
a great place to grab a bite to eat. In the summer it gets hot
which makes the river inviting and cool coastal nights in Gold
Beach relaxing. |
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| Bird watching on the
Southern Oregon coast |
| With more than 250 species of birds in and around Gold Beach
it’s pretty easy to be enthusiastic about birds. To start
with if your lodging choice was here at the Inn of the Beachcomber
all you have to do is take a short walk down our trail to the
beach and you see lots of birds. Check in to any of the motels
is Gold Beach Oregon and head out to the local spots. The Port
of Gold Beach, Ophir tidelands, the old mill site and the Rouge
River Estuary are all within ten minutes of Gold Beach Oregon
and great choices for bird watching. |
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| Golf |
| Cedar Bend Golf Club is ten miles north of Gold Beach and
is a nice nine hole public course that offers no lodging or
accommodations. Cedar Bend is about fifteen minutes from the
motels and inns in Gold Beach Oregon to the South 3o miles in
the Chetco River valley is Salmon Run an 18 hole course. There
is only one beachfront inn located around Brookings and like
Cedar Bend Salmon run has no accommodations or lodging choices
at the course. 50 miles North of Gold Beach is Bandon Dunes
with its three world class courses and upscale lodging. Bandon
Dunes is a true golf resort with fairly high green fees. |
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| Windsurfing |
| Gold Beach is a great spring and early summer windsurfing
location. Considered among the choice spots is the stretch of
coastline 10 miles south of the Gold Beach motels and inns.
This are is from Cape Sebastian to Pistol River. Depending on
which way the wind is blowing and surf conditions, you’ll
see colorful sails surfing and soaring typically between mileposts
334 and 339 on US 101. |
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| Horseback Riding |
| Have you ever ridden a horse on the beach? With the Curry
County Fairgrounds located on the beach here in Gold Beach Oregon
you have a great chance to stall your horse at the fairground
for $15.00 a night, pamper yourself at the Inn of the Beachcomber
and enjoy a ride on the beach. With a little planning you can
or trailer you horse for a ride in the forest and come home
to the comfortable lodging accommodations at the Beachcomber.
Gold Beach riding is great because of the choice of scenery
and trails located here on the southern Oregon coast. Siskiyou
West Day Lodge rents horses of all temperaments and rider skill
levels for treks on the beach, local dunes and the owner’s
ranch, just south of Gold Beach at Pistol River. |
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| Crabbing & Claming |
| Check the tide tables for Gold Beach on the chamber web site
and also with the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife web
site for regulations and red tide warnings, when shellfish are
unsafe to eat. Razor clams take up concentrated residence in
the sands of Bailey Beach and Myers Beach. For butter clams,
you have to travel a bit: 24 miles north to Rocky Point near
Port Orford Oregon. Port Orford has a few older motels but not
much of a selection of beachfront lodging so it’s best
to stay in Gold Beach and travel the short trip up the southern
Oregon coast to Port Orford.
Dungeness crab, thought by many to be among the sea's finest
delicacies, is thick in this area from midsummer to late fall,
and available most of the rest of the year (commercial crabbing
is closed Aug. 15 to Nov. 30). Rent a crab ring at The Rogue
Outdoor Store located here in Gold Beach Oregon and follow
the directions of a friendly crabber and you are good to go. |
