Bandon-by-the-sea is a small, charming coastal town. Its sights and shops are almost all within walking distance of the renovated Old Town section, which makes it the perfect place for strolling, shopping and dining while you're on holiday. The Old Town area is just off Highway 101, and includes a collection of art galleries, curio shops, restaurants, and the local Chamber of Commerce. It's right next to the boat basin, so it's easy to walk down to the basin for a breathtaking ocean view.

Bandon is Oregon's unofficial Cranberry Capital, and has many cranberry products and over 900 acres of cranberry bogs to back up the claim. The Cranberry Festival, held in September, features a parade, dances, a crafts fair, exhibits of cranberry dishes and even a high school "Cranberry Bowl" football game.