A town of just over 8,000 residents, Florence bumps up against both the Siuslaw River and the Pacific Ocean. The setting provides ample opportunities for, among other activities, hiking, biking, swimming, sailing and kayaking. Florence lays claim to 17 lakes, 10 miles of beaches and 40 miles of dunes, and is near larger cities like Eugene. That means that after spending a day outdoors, visitors can head to the city for some evening entertainment.
Driftwood Shores is located directly on the beach and has an in-house restaurant with a beach-side dining room. More than anything else, Driftwood Shores offers visitors the chance to enjoy the many area’s outdoor attractions. Driftwood Shores also has a conference room with seating for 105.
At Driftwood Shores, you can purchase a sandboard package, which includes discounted rentals for sandboards. You can try your hand at sandboarding on the dunes near the hotel or you can head over to Sand Master Park, which has 40 acres of private sand dunes and is home to the Sand Master Jam competition.
Golf packages are also available and include 18 holes of golf, with a cart, at nearby Sandpines Golf Links.
Located in Florence Old Town, the River House Inn overlooks the Siuslaw River. The location provides easy access to water sports, golf courses and stables. The river House Inn provides laundry services, cable TV and computer access, as well as spa services.
Gift certificates to River House Inn are available and golf packages are also available, in conjunction with Sandpines Golf Links, which was named the nation's top new course by “Golf Digest” in 1993.
If you would like a break from the outdoors, the Three Rivers Casino and Hotel may be the place for you. The complex has five restaurants and an events center with occasional live entertainment, as well as three suites and 90 deluxe rooms. All rooms have wireless Internet access and all are nonsmoking.
Like other area establishments, the Three Rivers Casino and Hotel also offers golf packages. A stay-and-play package will give you discounted room rates, $10 of casino cash and a free round of golf at either Sandpines, Ocean Dunes or Forest Hills golf course.
If you are looking to stay in Florence, but want a nationally recognized hotel, you can try the Best Western Pier Point Inn. Perched in the trees above the Siuslaw River, the hotel offers a view of the river from every room, as well as an indoor pool and sauna. High-speed Internet access and cable TV are provided, and meeting rooms are available, including a banquet room with space for 100 people. The Best Western Pier Point Inn is smoke free and pet friendly.
