Quick Summary:
- Brookings is a delightful Curry County city located on the banks of the majestic Chetco River, founded as part of the Brookings Lumber and Box Company logging operation in 1908.
- Today, it has become a popular destination for Northern California retirees and outdoor adventure seekers, home to gorgeous state park areas showcasing some of Oregon's most beautiful old-growth redwood trees.
- Each year, the city hosts the Southern Oregon Kite Festival, which brings some of the nation's top kite flyers and makers to display their creations.
- Other annual special events include the holiday Nature's Coast Light Show and the city's Azalea Festival, which features a lively carnival, pageant, parade, and street fair.
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Harris Beach State Park
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
Alfred A. Loeb State Park
The Oregon Redwood Trail
Chetco Brewing Company
Port of Brookings Harbor
The Chetco River
Chetco Community Public Library
Azalea Park
Chetco Point Park
Lone Ranch Beach
Crissey Field State Park
Oregon’s Largest Monterey Cypress (aka Monty)
Whaleshead Viewpoint
Black Trumpet Bistro
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