The Inside Scoop

Featured spot:  Incredible & Edible Oregon

Did you know? At Incredible & Edible Oregon visitors can check out a live observation beehive. Owners Patty and Ron Gates invite you to stroll in and watch the bees zoom in and out of the hive carrying pollen and making honey right there onsite. And while you’re there, browse the wide assortment of Oregon products they offer. It’s easy to find the perfect item for that person who has everything. From honey, pancake mixes, wine, jams, jellies, syrups, candy, smoked salmon, myrtlewood, and pewter jewelry, you're sure to find that unique gift for someone special. Incredible & Edible Oregon features a book about sand dunes written by local author Dina Pavlis. This book, "The Secrets of the Oregon Dunes," is known as the only comprehensive sourcebook about the dunes in the local national recreation area between Highway 101 and the ocean.  Pick up a copy of this book and explore the sand dunes today.

1350 Bay St - Florence, OR 97439 ph 541-997-7018
 

Featured spot: BJ's Ice Cream Parlor

We spoke to Grant at BJ’s, who told me you have to come in and try their famous “Oregon Trail” ice cream. They make it fresh, and it’s loaded with chocolate, blackberry and hazelnuts. Grant says BJ’s is the most popular taffy spot on Bay Street with 144 flavors of taffy. Grant's favorite taffy flavor?  Pomegranate.

1441 Bay St., 
Florence, OR 97439 (541) 902-7828

Featured spot: Beachcomber Tavern

Sarah the hostess invites you to come in and warm up with their fish and chips and have a cup of chower, too. This tavern features 17 microbrewery beers, 3 domestic, 101 brands in a bottle. Sarah recommends local brand Ninkasi's Triceahops.

355 Bay St
Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-6357