Many of those who adventure forth across many barriers and pitfalls towards the idyllic town of Brookings Oregon, wonder what magical places there are to visit in this remote and amazingly gorgeous location!
Our adventuring party of locals put our heads together to come up with a list of really cool places to visit in Brookings Oregon while your here on vacation, passing through, or engaging in one of our many festivals!
In no particular order, places you should see in the immediate vicinity of Brookings are:
Our natural beaches!
We have some of the most beautiful beaches in all of Oregon. Sports haven, Harris, Lone Ranch, Mill and Secret Beach just to name a few. To find out more about local beaches https://www.brookingsharbororegon.com/special-destinations/
Our Amazing Cuisine!
Brookings is seeping with delicious food. For those looking for the fan favorite Pizza, we have several great options. Zola's by the water is always an amazing option, with high end pizza option and unique flavors like Mac and Cheese on Pizza, its definitely a destination! https://eatzolas.com/
If you are looking for more of a down to earth pizza option, may we recommend our favorite, Fat Cats Pizza, a hole in the wall style pizza joint oozing with flavor! They also sell Lasagna, Calzones, and delicious sides and deserts such as Tiramisu, amazing garlic bread, and more! https://www.facebook.com/fatcatpizzabrookings/
There are also many other great food options in town including but not limited to: Hungry Clam (best clam chowder in town, located in the harbor https://hungry-clam.com/), Pacific Sushi (the freshest sushi you can find! https://pacificsushi.com/), Mattie's (amazing Breakfasts https://www.facebook.com/mattiespancake.house/), Oxenfre' Public House (great chicken and waffles https://www.oxenpub.com/food) and so many more!
Our Scenic Forests!
Brookings and the surrounding area has many amazing scenic forest that are great for hiking, camping, and exploring the great outdoors! If you are an avid outdoors enjoyer, Brookings is the place for you! https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=brookings
Arts and Entertainment Galore!
Brookings has some of the most amazing arts and entertainment around! From our countless art galleries, to our local theaters, Brookings is an entertainment hub! Chetco Pelican Players put on regular live theater performances (https://www.facebook.com/chetcopelicanplayers)
The Chetco Estuary, is an up and coming event venue with direct on the river access, featuring amazing views and tantalizing events! (thechetcoestuary.com)
But of course (and we might be biased) the coolest place in all of Brookings Oregon for people of all ages is........
LEGENDS ARCADE!!!
Located in the harbor next to Zolas, Legends arcade seamlessly blends retro vibes with futuristic colors and lights. A true outrun experience! A great experience for all ages, where you can play Pac man, Air Hockey, Pinball, DDR, Ticket Redemption games, claw machines, and more!
A great place for gamers young and old!
Legends Arcade even hosts special events, birthday parties, theme nights, and more, all in a family friendly environment which is great for the seasoned gamer, and those new to arcade experiences!
It is truly one of the coolest and fun places to visit in Brookings Oregon <3