Delicious Seafood and Delightful Views in Charleston, Oregon
Seven hours from Seattle, the charm of seaside Oregon awaits
By Cassie Gruber January 11, 2016
This article originally appeared in the February 2016 issue of Seattle magazine.
Where: Charleston, Oregon, a quaint fishing town nestled beside the mouth of Coos Bay.
A seven-hour drive from downtown Seattle, Charleston is far from big-city distractions, and boasts scenic views, small-town charm and outstanding seafood. Why: Did we mention seafood? Join locals to feast on freshly caught Dungeness crab at the Charleston Merchants Annual Crab Feed (2/13, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Old Charleston School House, Seven Devils Road; 800.824.8486; oregonsadventurecoast.com), a tradition for almost 60 years. Side trip: About 4 miles from the crabbing festivities sits Shore Acres State Park, another historic gem set on land that once was part of the estate of a pioneer timber baron.
Shore Acres offers everything from a beautifully manicured formal garden (with some winter blooms) and Japanese garden to a more rugged coastal cliff path offering brilliant views and a secluded sandy cove perfect for a quiet stroll. Don’t forget your windbreaker to combat those frigid gusts.
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