From historic Old Town and the Sea Lion Caves, to sand dunes and the beach, we can help you enjoy your stay in Florence, no matter how long it lasts. Florence is located on Oregon's central coast about 60 miles west of Eugene and 160 miles south of Portland. The area is a jewel of the Pacific Northwest, with 27 scenic lakes inland giving way to sandy beaches along the oceanfront.

Florence is a small community with a big heart. Among many activities to chose from are the Rhododendron Festival May 19-21, Chowder Blues & Brews September 24-26, and Christmas in Old Town. The combination of trees and water, sun and clouds, fine dining and friendly people make the area a recreation paradise. Other attractions include the Oregon Dunes and Siltcoos National Recreation areas and the Heceta Head Light House and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. From hiking and water sports, to horse back riding and world class fishing, you will discover an area you will enjoy living in or you will return to again and again!

Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in the world; for many people, it is the most splendid. Its palaces, churches and museums overflow with paintings and sculpture, and this combination of unequalled beauty with centuries of history is a heady mix. As a result, Florence often overwhelms its visitors. Your first glimpse of the Duomo is likely to take your breath away, and you may have a hard time regaining your composure after viewing a dizzying succession of other monuments. The spirits of Leonardo da Vinci, Dante, Boccaccio, Michelangelo and the Medicis are palpable on virtually any street, and the days of the Renaissance seem close at hand.

Yet Florence is essentially a proud, provincial town, with a conservative mentality. You sense that its citizens pay a certain price for living in an open-air museum. Don't be surprised if you find the Florentines a bit cold and standoffish. In fact, those who deal with the masses of tourists are often the least cordial. But among the Florentines are many who will offer the visitor a warm smile and a helpful gesture. And the vitality of this small city, the robustness of its cuisine, the enduring beauty of its architecture and the richness of its treasures will always educate, exhilarate and dazzle those who visit.