Curry County, Oregon is situated along the southern coast of Oregon between Coos Bay and Port Orford with an area of 1,945 square miles. As estimated in 2020 this rural county has a population totaling 23,374 people including popular towns like Brookings and Gold Beach famous for its golden sandy beaches stretching for nearly 10 miles perfect for whale watching adventure during winter months when migrating gray whales reach coastal waters offshore .