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Day Trip Stops in Coos Bay

07 Wednesday Nov 2012

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Coos Bay, Oregon is a fun place to travel to on the Oregon Coast, located South of Florence and West of Roseburg it is a popular south coast city that is home to a wide range of fun activities. The bay itself is a wonderful place to go sight seeing or get out on the water in a kayak for just a great day of exercise and nature watching. There is a large fishing community that moors in Coos Bay. Tenmile lake is also just a little north of the main city which is a popular freshwater destination on the coast.

If you are visiting Coos Bay then you may want to consider stopping at the following local businesses for a sweet treat or a lunch or dinner.

Coney Station located next to part of the bay is a great eatery that serves over 20 different beers on tap making it a great place to stop for a drink and a burger or other delicious items. They have a healthy selection of seafood entrees as well. This is a great hang out spot and perfect if you were spending a day at the beach and want to grab a bite to eat for lunch before continuing with your day trip to the Coos Bay area. It has the neighborhood bar type feel with a couple of pool tables and a great selection of brews. Not the best place to come and hang out with the family, but perfect for a day trip lunch or dinner stop.



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The Cranberry Sweets Company as seen on the Rachel Ray show is a great local candy shop that makes lots of awesome desserts and treats. If you are a chocolate or candy lover then you will want to include a stop to the factory store in Coos Bay on your next visit. This local treasure has been in business for 50 years. They specialize in making many wonderful fruit based candies with Oregon berries and fruits. They also have an excellent line of brittle’s, toffee’s and caramels or you may just enjoy picking up a package of tea cookies and finding a drive through coffee shop for an espresso or a hot tea and enjoying a snack at a viewpoint looking the bay. This can be a perfect way to enjoy a stop in Coos Bay especially on a raining winter day when you may not want to be out on the beach or bay.


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Coos Bay, Oregon is perfect place for a fun day trip vacation

Phillips Candies Saltwater Taffy in Seaside, Oregon

04 Saturday Aug 2012

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Phillips Candies in Seaside, amazing candy and an Oregon Coast Treasure.

If you are in need of something special for your sweet tooth and are visiting Seaside, Oregon than you are best served by checking out Phillips Candies located in the heart of downtown Seaside on Broadway Street. Only a block and half away from the beach and promenade turn around, Phillips is centrally located and the perfect destination when you are ready to head in off the beach for something sweet to eat.

Phillips Candies has been Serving delicious candy in this beach town for decades upon decades. They have some of the best saltwater taffy around and the Rocky Road fudge and Sea Foam are local specialties that everyone should try at least once if they are a candy / chocolate lover. The candy is sold by the pound, of course you can always get just a half pound or even a single piece, but who would want to do that? There is something at Phillips Candies for everyone and the humongous lollipops on display are sure to attract the kids eyeballs.

So many flavors to try and enjoy. If you have never made a trip to Phillips you are in for a treat and if you have been there before than it certainly is already on your list of places to go to next time you are in Seaside, Oregon.



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