Insider Info For Guests & Friends
OK, some people might call this our blog page, but we think it is so much more. Here you’ll find great tips on adventures on the Oregon Coast in and around Florence, itineraries, stories about seasonal happenings, and local insights on where to find great food, drink, and entertainment.
Oregon’s Inspiring Future Hospitality Leaders: My experience Judging the 2026 Oregon ProStart Championships
A First-Time Judges Perspective On March 2, 2026, as I headed toward the Salem Convention Center, I was nervous about being a first-time judge for the Restaurant Management competition at the Oregon ProStart Championships. I then thought, if I am this nervous, I wonder how a bunch of high school students would feel giving their presentations in...
SEACoast Entertainment Association Brings Concerts and Culture to Florence
Live music in Florence? Of course! Great culture and concerts in Florence? Believe it! Yes, Florence attracts world-class performers and has a fantastic venue to do it. Top performances here in Florence on the Central...
Fall Fun in Florence: Wine & Chowder Trail, Octo-fur Fest, and More!
“Fall in Florence is a deliciously thrilling time,” says Florence Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Bettina Hannigan. “On October 11, 12 and 13 we add the flavor palate of Oregon’s finest wines and chowders...
Your Oregon Coast Birdwatching Guide
Ask any avid birdwatcher in this area why they love birding and they'll most likely tell you that their passion for birds was honed in the great outdoors of Oregon's central coast. A few hours spent birding along the...
2019 Summer Reading List
There’s something about summer that just begs for a glass of wine, the coast, and a few great books. A weekend getaway in Florence is great, but being able to sit down in the sun and go on another adventure without...
Wings and Wheels 2019
Independence Day doesn’t just have to be a one-day midweek celebration. Certainly not if you live within driving distance of Florence, Oregon. This year, come to Oregon’s Coastal Playground for a super-memorable long...
Super Low Tides Coming to Florence-area Beaches This Summer
Low tides on the Central Oregon Coast reveal all kinds of treasures – manmade and natural—from shipwrecks to agate fields to sand dollars to hard-to-get-to tidepools. The lowest tides of 2019 at Florence-area beaches...
Mother’s Day in Florence, Oregon
Mother’s Day takes place on the second Sunday in May of every year. Although we believe hardworking mothers should be celebrated every day, Mother’s Day provides a special time to thank our mothers, to honor our...
River House Inn Celebrates National Tourism Week
This year, National Travel and Tourism Week is May 5–11, 2019. For many in the Pacific Northwest, the historic coastal town of Florence, Oregon, is the place to go, as it provides activities and entertainment for...
Florence, Oregon Events: Spring/Summer 2019
There is always something happening in Florence, Oregon. Events fill the spring/summer calendar and keep both residents and visitors happily connected to life in our small city. Here are some of the best celebratory...
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