Chetco River
The river is a beautiful place to camp, fish, have a camp fire, picnic, and swim during the summer. just take the north bank road off of highway 101 just north of the chetcto river bridge and you will run into many river bars and camp sites such as loeb park, miller bar, little redwood, and south fork.
Redwood Theater
If you want to see the latest movies, the redwood theater has between two and four movies playing seven days a week. the theater has recenely undergone a major remodel, including a brand-new second screen with stadium seating..
Salmon Fishing
Fishing is a fun activity while you are in brookings. whether it is on the pacific ocean or the chetco river, you always have a good chance of catching a salmon when the season is open. if you don't know much about salmon fishing there are many guides around town that will be more then happy to take you out and catch a big one, for a price.
Bruin Sports
If you are new to the area or just looking for something to do, attend a brookings-harbor high school sports game and witness the strong support the community has for its local teams. check for game listings in the local newspaper, the curry coastal pilot (http://www.currypilot.com):
Chetco Public Library
The local library has a great selection of books, magazines, and newspapers to fulfill all of your literature needs.
Hiking Trails
There are several easy hiking trails in the area, including the bomb site trail, where in 1942 a japanese bomber firebombed the area in hopes of starting a forest fire, and chetco point park, where your choice of trails can lead to a tiny, sheltered beach or a spectacular bluff overlooking pelican bay and the pacific ocean.
Azalea Park
Azalea park is known as the "jewel of brookings." it features a large playground known as "kidtown," sand volleyball courts, soccer and baseball fields, horseshoe pits, the "octopus tree," the "capella by the sea," and several miles of walking trails.
Camping
Brookings has several campgrounds, including harris beach state park, loeb state park and little redwood campground.
Brookings-Harbor Museum
The museum is the oldest building in the area and features a collection of antique farm and logging memorabilia. it also features the largest california cypress tree in oregon.
Whale-watching
Whale-watching is a popular activity in the brookings area, especially during the autumn and spring gray whale migrations. humpback whales, bowfin whales, and occasionally blue whales or orcas are often seen from harris beach state park and cape ferello overlooks.