Across the Bridge
Across the Coquille River bridge from Bullards Beach State Park is the small coastal town of Bandon which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. We thought the weather might be too dreary since we arrived the middle of February. What were we thinking? We lucked out and only had a few days of rain.
Bandon's boardwalk has a unique collection of beautiful marine life sculptures. The enclosed picnic area was closed but there were plenty of picnic tables for lunch overlooking the harbor. If the breeze was too cold, we would drive to the south jetty to watch the waves and have our fresh halibut sandwiches.
A visit to Shore Acres State Park
We loved low tide and tide pooling.
A starfish party.
Inside a sea cave.
Cape Argo near Shore Acres
We made several visits to the local fisherman's market.
Fisherman filleting his lingcod catch.
Dinner!
It was a quick 6 weeks but once again, we are ready to go. On to the Rogue River Valley.
Walking the Bandon Boardwalk looks like a great afternoon to check out the carvings. I would so do that, but then 'the seafood is calling and I must go' ...
ReplyDeleteFun pictures that show off your beach doings.
We definitely ate our share.
DeleteBandon was one of our favorite weekend coastal getaways when we were living in Ashland. You found all the best stuff! The beach with the gorgeous sea stacks, the tide pools, the fabulous crab, and Shore Acres. Now you're making me homesick. And now you're heading to the Rogue Valley! Say 'hi' for us!
ReplyDeleteWe are finding lots of good stuff in the Rogue Valley too. But the drought is pretty severe.
DeleteI wish I could have spent more RVing time along the west coast but it's just too far. If we were full timers I would have spent a few years out there.
ReplyDeleteIt is a big country for sure.
DeleteWe loved our time in Bandon too. There is simply no such thing as "too much seafood." Great photos...that coastline is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks. It is so pretty there.
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