I brought her my girls here (4 years and 10 years old) and they had the best time! The price was…read morevery reasonable and so much learning to be had! They have a little tide pool exploration zone downstairs where you can gently touch sea cucumbers, sea enemies, starfish, and so much more. Upstairs they have lots of information about the different ocean animals, interactive experiences, and you can even view a number things under microscopes. Highly recommend!

The life center was amazing. It was nice to be able to touch, feel and feed some of the animals…read morethere. I would absolutely recommend to everyone to take the time to check it out.

An interesting & fun place to visit. It's run by volunteers, so it's only open a couple days a…read moreweek. Check before you go. It is free (they do ask for donations) & may take you awhile to see everything. You're invited to climb aboard, ring the bells, pull levers & just generally act like a kid again. Nice gift shop & kid friendly, the Mrs & I enjoyed our visit.

This was a surprisingly fun to place to visit. Pups are welcome so feel free to take the entire fam…read morewhen you visit. I provided a lot of historical information as well as a hands-on experience since you're able to enter the train cars. We didn't think it would be as fun as it was and we didn't leave enough time fully explore everything because they closed 45 minutes after arrival. Make sure to check the times that they are open and plan your visit accordingly. The volunteers running it are very helpful and kind

Let me start with...I appreciate all museums! I was excited to visit a local museum here in Coos…read moreBay. Parking is free and easy. We surprisingly came on a free day. Normally admission is $7 for adults. The lady at the front counter was so friendly. I started by going upstairs where they were having a small craft show. Meet some lovely people with amazing skills. Spoke with each vendor about their art pieces and even bought a few items for Christmas gifts. We then walked around the couple spaces upstairs with exhibits. The upstairs building itself is beautiful. Arched ceiling and old doors. The art on display was a variety of local artists and different styles. We then went downstairs to see a rescheduling art display. I appreciated the beadwork and PNW themed creations. In total, we were there for less than an hour. There's not a lot to see but what was there was nice. They have a good size gift shop but minimal things to purchase. Seems like a missed opportunity. I feel there should be some local artist items as well as Coos Bay trinkets that support local artists talents. I'm sure there are locals who would give a portion of their sales to the museum. Maybe rotate vendors quarterly? I don't know. I just know there wasn't much to purchase or show interest in supporting the museum. All in all it was a nice visit. T thought I took more photos but I guess I was just living in the moment :}

Have an hour and like art? Worth stopping in! Very polite and informative staff as well. The…read moregallery on the first floor by far my favorite. Local art from schools also on display adds a nice community touch to the experience. Overall, a great spot to explore if you're in the area!

The Art Of Life shop in Coos Bay is a great shop full of all kinds of home decor and gifts. Molly,…read morethe owner has many local artists that have some of their artwork there. Great gift ideas and nice chat with the owner. So check out The Art Of Life, you won't be disappointed!

From the owner: Art of Life offers fine art, jewelry, and unique creations made by local artists living in Coos…read moreCounty and throughout the Pacific Northwest. We also have women's and children's clothing made in the USA.

This little printing museum is so fascinating and is a must see! The story of the printers life and…read morehow the building (now on the national registry) all came about is so interesting. And see all the fonts and type and how all the machines work is just amazing!

I called George for a tour not realizing the museum was on winter hours. George was the consummate…read moregentlemen. Very knowledgeable and kind to take time out of his day. He gave us a copy of the Sun. The museum is well-cared for and extremely well-organized. These volunteers care!

this is an absolutely belated review (i visited this past summer), but from time to time I'll think…read moreback on my hike here: wow is an understatement. to visit south slough is to truly pause and appreciate our delicate ecosystems. such tranquility, much needed solace. the salty air literally invites a few deep breaths. i imagine mary oliver often watches in awe from above. south slough is a gem, and i was impressed by just how maintained the reserve is kept. it definitely is worth the drive here, but just know that the drive can be a little bumpy and windy, if you get car sick easily like me. once you're here, there's several trail options.

So it says that it's closed today but I think that's just for the interpretive center. We hike here…read moreregularly on the weekends when we're in the Coos Bay/North Bend area. They allow dogs on the trail as long as they're leash and you clean up after them so regular rolls in my opinion. It's a great place to hike with your dog. The trails are decently maintained they are easy to follow and the signage is really clear. I've wandered many trails one that hook up and Link into another trial and one that I've made a choice to walk down a different path and no matter how long I've walked and how many different trails I've taken we've never got lost. It's a great place to grow mushroom hunting as well. I've never run into any problems with trickers or transients. Every trial we've ever taken has led to a positive outcome. I probably spent 15 hours hiking here with my dog and her friends. It's free and not too far away from whiskey run if you want to hit the beach. I don't know anything about The interpreter center or classes they offer here because I have never been here without my pup.

Overall, I had a good experience, but there were a few things that could be improved…read more The casino is located right on the water, which makes for a nice setting. It wasn't as big as I expected, but they had all of the slot machines I enjoy playing, so I was happy with the selection. I also appreciated how clean everything was. I constantly saw employees wiping down the machines, and the ventilation system does a good job of keeping the casino from feeling overly smoky, even though smoking is allowed. On the downside, the non-smoking room still smelled like cigarette smoke, which was disappointing. The slot machines also seemed pretty tight during my visit. I wasn't impressed with the rewards program either. New members only receive $5 in free play after signing up for a player's card and spending $10 first, which seems a bit backwards. It would be nice if the free play was available immediately as a welcome incentive. Despite those drawbacks, the clean casino, great machine selection, and waterfront location made for an enjoyable visit.

Stephanie was the worst bartender we have ever had . Unprofessional, unprincipled and rude . It's a…read moreshame ko kwel has her as a face of serving customers . We have been coming and staying for years and never experienced such an unpleasant employee.

Gallery280 has to be one of the nicest galleries on the Oregon Coast. The feeling is friendly and…read morecomfortable but looks like a gallery one would find in San Francisco or Carmel. The paintings, sculptures and glasswork are beautiful. One very nice feature is that they will bring the art to your own home so you can get a good sense what it will look like. The gallery hosts a champagne reception every 2nd Thursday for the community ArtWalk. They also are available for private parties.

My review is about the café. We ate there several times while we were in town; there was nothing…read morenot to like! Every meal we had was tasty, the portions were more than ample and their service and wait staff was top-notch! We will definitely go back should we be in Coos Bay again!

I would let people win once in a while, instead of robbing them blind. The slots are way too tight.read more