One of the most popular places to visit in Brookings, OR is the stunning Chetco Point Park. This park has breathtaking views of the ocean, trails for hiking and biking, and plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing. The nearby Azalea Park is also a great spot to relax and enjoy some fresh air. The town itself has many unique shops and restaurants that contribute to its vibrant downtown. Visitors also appreciate the local cultural events such as musical performances, art galleries, and festivals throughout the year.
Overall, visitors are delighted with their experiences in Brookings, OR. They love the convenient location on the Oregon coast, friendly locals, stunning nature spots, and interesting activities. Many reviews mention that they enjoyed their visit so much that they plan on coming back soon! With all the attractions in this small town, it's no surprise why Brookings is a popular vacation destination.
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Beautiful coastline - 12/6/2007
My husband and I moved to Brookings in 2005. We were drawn to Brookings because of the beautiful coastline, cute small town, and pristine rivers. On a sunny day in the summer or fall, there is really no place quite like being on a beach in Brookings. We are big outdoors people, and got into rafting the Chetco and Smith Rivers. Most people in Brookings are retired, although there also seemed to be families with kids. As a young couple with no kids, we were in the minority. We lived there for a year before medical reasons and jobs took us inland to Medford. We found the people to be very friendly. They have cute festivals, and the community is very into yard sales. There is not a lot to do besides outdoor activities, but that was okay with us for the most part. The main drawback is the lack of a college (they do have a small community college extention building and a nice community library), jobs and the rain in the winter can be intense. It is pretty isolated as Grants Pass is 2 hours
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Oregon's Banana Belt - 9/4/2006
Brookings really is the subtropical banana belt of Oregon. Bananas grow in other parts of Western Oregon but it's in Brookings where they grow year 'round. There are also Phoenix canariensis, washingtonia and a number of other palms as well as citrus and other subtropicals thriving in Brookings. If you want to live in Oregon and grow a literal jungle of subtropical plants, move to Brookings or Gold Beach. You need to be able to handle 80" of rain but rarely will you get a frost on your
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Beautiful but out of reach....OR IS IT? - 8/1/2006
I read the comments about housing and cost of living. I too would like to be at a place where everything is cheap and also beautiful and strong economy. I do not believe such a thing exist. If it's cheap and beautiful, it's in the middle of nowhere. If it is beautiful and accessible/ strong economy it will not be cheap. However cheap is a relative term since Brookings compares to San Diego for climate comfort and it is not crowded it is way cheap! I am waiting to sell in Phoenix area to move to my purchased 6 acres w/ houses in Brookings and I can tell you that even though it was allot more than I wanted to pay, it was way cheaper than Phoenix. How much is quality of life and comfort index worth? No sales tax, low utility cost (plus cooling is almost non existent and heating is minimal), good to low property tax rate and assessments, coastal life, car insurance w/ the same carrier through AAA was exactly half of Phoenix and car tags are about $60.00 for two years instead of by value
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Air quality - 6/26/2006
The air quality is poor here due to two wood mills, both of which pollute streams
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Beautiful but out of reach - 6/25/2006
My husband and I moved here to be closer to my family and settle down. We were aware of the high cost of living here but felt that with time we could find a place here we could afford. That has not come to pass and we are leaving. Young families can not afford to live here and buy a home. We make enough money that we should have a fairly nice house, but here we could barely afford a 20 year old double wide trailer on a lot. If you are retiring and have money to spare this is a wonderful place to live other wise it is not worth your time. The schools are under-funded and the sense of community in the town is very
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Why is air quality score just 50? - 6/23/2006
Patrick, you made a comment that the air quality could be better. What is the cause of the degraded air---industry, highway 101 or what? I thought the air quality would be excellent, since the city is located near the ocean.
I now live in a rural community in Northern Nevada, where the air quality score is 60, and I'm contemplating about moving to your small community, even though I know there are not enough physicians to service the people there. After experiencing four winter seasons here in Nevada, I think I'm ready for a change. I was originally a city boy from a large metropolitan area in Northern California and got spoiled by the temperate climate in the Bay
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new life - 6/10/2006
small town Buhl Id. break even on cost of living need better air
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climate - 10/4/2005
according to US Agg Maps grows citrus due to warmer winter days comparable to Phx. AZ but only average about 80 for summer temp. a small unique weather
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