Bandon is a scenic, walkable Southern Oregon coast town with dramatic beaches, iconic rock formations and sunsets, a lively Old Town of galleries, seafood restaurants and outdoor options (hiking, tidepools, kayaking and nearby world‑class golf), so living there for several weeks feels active and restorative rather than stale.
For weekend variety, Coos Bay — about 24 miles south — offers larger‑town services, shopping and medical facilities, and Florence — about 72 miles north — provides access to the Oregon Dunes and more tourist amenities, both within roughly 75 miles if you want easy escapes.