North Bend is a small coastal city that skirts the eastern edge of Coos Bay. Surrounded by the beauty of the Oregon Coast, it acts as a gateway to a variety of outdoor recreation areas ranging from state parks to national forests to Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, all the while offering the conveniences of a compact, close-knit community.
North Bend got its start as a port town serving mining and timber interests in the mid-19th century. The local economy revolves around the tourism and shipping industries—the Port of Coos Bay is the largest deep-draft port between San Francisco and Seattle and specializes in lumber taken from the forests of western Oregon.Â