Much of the activity in Brookings-Harbor revolves around its port on the south side of the Chetco River. The port has charter boats for fishing and whale watching, a public access beach, numerous restaurants, oceanfront motel, RV parks, seafood markets, a coffee shop, grocery store, bookstore and chamber of commerce office. The port has excellent pier fishing facilities and a boardwalk that overlooks the sport boat berths. Highway 101 runs through Brookings' extensive commercial core where travelers should be able to fill any need from the many services available. Restaurants, motels and shops of all description are numerous.
Several parks grace the area.
Azalea Park has easy-access paths that meander through its namesake shrubs. Azaleas bloom from April through June and are celebrated during the Azalea Festival held Memorial Day weekend. The day use section is nearly at ocean's edge, with terraced picnic areas and paved walks to the sand. There is also a camping area, uphill from the beach. Eight miles east of Brookings on N. Bank Chetco River Road, is Loeb State Park.