North Bend

The town of North Bend is named for the position its land plat holds in the Coos Bay waterway.  Its population of nearly 10,000 residents enjoy the mild climate of the southern Oregon coast, as well as its beautiful sunsets and outdoor recreational opportunities.  Fiercely independent in its identity separate from its close neighbor, Coos Bay, OR, the city revels in its founding every year during its July Jubilee festivities, celebrating more than 100 years of vibrant history.

The abundant natural resources (chiefly lumber, coal, & fish) drew ambitious entrepreneurs to the area in the mid-1800s, which quickly established the town’s industrial beginnings.  What started as a rowdy, blue collar town with saloons and brothels, had been tamed by the turn of the century by the presence of families, social clubs, and churches.  While logging and fishing remain important industries, their decline has made room for other draws to this area, such as RVing, dune riding (ATVers), shopping, and the casino industry.