Florence OR Overview

Florence is dead center on the Oregon Coast and is 60 minutes due west of the 2nd largest metro area in Oregon. In 2004, Florence was named the #1 retirement spot in the United States according to a September article in USA Today. Florence is located minutes to Honeyman State Park, Ocean beaches, and year around entertainment and shopping in Florence. Florence is in the heart of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and enjoys year around moderate temperatures plus approx 27 lakes and streams nearbye. Florence has a new hospital, library, performing arts center, casino, Historic Old Town, plenty of shopping and world class golfing at Sandpines and Ocean Dunes Golf Courses.