“King Tides” Are Coming

Events, Local Attractions, Outdoor Adventures, Recent Posts, The Florence Experience

It’s King Tide Season. Even though “king tide” isn’t a scientific designation for these extreme high tides, it is SO appropriate. King tides happen when the moon’s orbit comes closest to the earth; the earth’s orbit is closest to the sun; and the sun, moon and earth...

Why You Should Visit the Sea Lion Caves during Fall and Winter

Events, Local Attractions, Outdoor Adventures

As one of the world’s, and indeed America’s, largest sea cave, and the only known mainland home of wild Stellar sea lions in the world, the Oregon Coast’s Sea Lion Caves near Florence, Oregon, is a must-see. There is lots and lots of free parking and admission ranges...

Christmas On The Coast and Other Winter Fun

Events, Local Attractions, News, Outdoor Adventures

Come to Florence this winter and check out all these amazing events and spectacular sights. Spending Christmas on the Coast? There really is nothing like it! Whether you love watching the ocean, looking at lights, shopping small or community events…Florence and...

Unique Christmas Gifts in Old Town Florence

Local Attractions

Historic Old Town Florence is full of art, finery, fashion, and nostalgia. If you’re looking for unique Christmas gifts, Old Town is the place to go! Grab some saltwater taffy to nibble on while you peruse the many riverfront and other shops. Throughout the enchanting...

Visit Our Favorite Oregon Lighthouses

Local Attractions

The central Oregon coastline is a place of tremendous contradiction. One day we can enjoy days of calm seas. The next, those same waters turn into a wildly dangerous place of towering storm-whipped waves. A visit to some of the lighthouses near Florence is a terrific...

Rods ’n Rhodies and Communitywide Garage Sale Weekend, September 13-15 in Florence

Events, Local Attractions, The Florence Experience

Few places can offer both the roar of the ocean and the roar of a classic hot rod.   If those heart-pounding sounds appeal to you, you need to be in Florence from September 13 to 15 for Rods ’n Rhodies.   It’s a free, high-octane weekend at a spectacular...