Day Trip
Three day trips from Brookings, Oregon: Rogue River jet boats, old-growth redwoods, and the Samuel H. Boardman coast drive.
Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor Drive →Twelve miles of the most dramatic coastline in Oregon, starting just north of town. Spend a whole day hopping pullouts: Arch Rock, Natural Bridges, Whaleshead, Lone Ranch. Pack a lunch and bring layers. Our beaches and trails pages cover the best stops.
Chetco Point Park →An incredible park right on the coast, with a walking loop that culminates in an incredible view of the Pacific Ocean down to California and up to the end of Brookings on a clear day. Also, has a dog park, with a small dog park attached to the big dogs. You can access some small beach areas during low tides but be careful.
Redwoods — Jedediah Smith State Park & Stout Grove →What can you say about the Mighty Redwoods..just the most magnificent tree on the planet and a native of Southern Oregon and Northern California. These forests will humble you and in the same moment fill you with amazement! A must see while visiting the area. Cross into California and within about 45 minutes you're standing among some of the tallest trees on Earth.
- Rogue River Jet Boats — Gold Beach →
About 30 miles north in Gold Beach, Jerry's Rogue Jets runs jet boats up the Wild & Scenic Rogue River from May 1 to October 15. The 64-mile trip follows the historic mail-boat route, which dates to 1895. The 80- and 104-mile trips push into real whitewater. Tours are narrated, all ages are welcome, and there's a meal stop in Agness. Watch for bald eagles, otters and deer. Reserve ahead in summer.