Several historic lighthouses serve as beacons along the coast and are easily accessible from US 101. Many offer tours but be sure to check before you go. You’ll want to go either way. Learn more here.
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DIY Brewery Tours
You can find many breweries along the south coast from Brookings to Coos Bay. Don’t forget the DD! Learn more here.
If you time it just right you can catch a negative tide and see some of the amazing creatures that live just beyond reach at other times. See the tide tables here.
There are multiple opportunities for fishing either fresh or saltwater. Go on your own or hire a guide. As they say, a bad day fishing is better than… Learn more here.