It is the only known remaining home of wild steller sea lions on the North American mainland. A trail leads to the lighthouse and keeper's house with daily tours during the summer and on weekends the rest of the year. This unique area of windswept sand is the result of millions of years of wind, sun, and rain erosion on the Oregon Coast. Shore Acres was once the private estate of pioneer lumberman and shipbuilder, Louis B. Simpson. Simpson brought flowering plants from around the world to fill five acres of gardens including a Japanese style garden built around a lovely lily pond.
Unique flowers bloom nearly all year.
Christmas finds Shore Acres a-glow with over 175,000 holiday lights. The Port of Coos Bay is teeming with activity waiting for you to explore. Coquille River Museum features displays of historic ships and ocean activities as well as Native American artifacts and exhibits. Bandon Cheese Factory has made cheese the old-fashioned way, since the early 1900's. The West Coast Game Park has more than 400 birds and animals from around the world.