10 The town itself, was very disappointing. Obviously, Gold Beach is in a depressed state. ...
The town itself, was very disappointing. Obviously, Gold Beach is in a depressed state. There were very few eating options, even less DINING choices. Spinners, within walking distance of the hotel, was closed the two days we were in Gold Beach. We found The Landing acceptable, barely. A meatball sandwich we shared at a nearby pizza parlor was terrible.
Driving through Brookings, it appears it may have been worth driving 20+ miles to eat at a reputable dining establishment.
We also noticed when going into a local market (McKay's), how unfriendly/borderline rude the local people seemed to be.
We traveled and spent one day in Bandon, and had a wonderful time. We found it clean, accommodating, friendly, offering of a variety of inviting eating places with fresh delicious food served with a smile, and interesting and lovely stores for shopping.
Thankfully, the hotel itself and the easy access to the beach made our visit to the coast a pleasant one. The town itself could improve itself to be more inviting to visitors.
Janet, United States of America