This quaint fishing village is situated on the banks of the Siuslaw River and has been beautifully restored in colorful themes reminiscent of the Victorian era. A trail leads to the lighthouse and keeper's house with daily tours during the summer and on weekends the rest of the year. Tide pools and tiny sea caves are filled with shells, sea anemones, star fish and mussels.
11 miles north of Florence, open 9:00 am,įound at Devil's Elbow State Park, this is a popular beach and picnic area north of Florence. It is the only known remaining home of wild stellar sea lions on the North American mainland and has attracted people from all over the world since its opening 65 years ago to the public. The Guiness Book of World Records has recently confirmed Sea Lion Caves as the largest sea caves in the world. Take a walk on the many trails through the dunes or view the wavelike mounds, that sit among little forested islands, through enclosed viewing platforms at the Dunes Overlook south of town. Plenty of recreational activities can be found on these massive dunes, from horseback riding to dune buggy tours. 40 miles of dunes, many over 300 feet high begin in Florence and stretch to the North Bend area.
