💬 What Parents Say

• 💡Wear protective eyewear (goggles, sunglasses, or prescription glasses) during dune buggy tours - sand pellets will hit you, especially on windy days. This is one of the most frequently mentioned tips from experienced visitors.
• 💡Secure all loose items before your tour: use a lanyard for phones/cameras, keep hats in the car or held tight, and don't dangle anything off the side. The ride is bumpy and the venue cannot retrieve dropped items from the dunes.
• 💡Book the large group tours ($20 per person for 1 hour) for a more leisurely, informative experience. Tour guides are highly experienced (some with 19+ years) and provide fascinating historical context about Oregon Dunes while making it suitable for mixed ability groups.
• 💡Be aware of metal bars behind seats in the dune buggy - brace yourself when hitting bumps to avoid back injuries. The bumpy terrain is part of the adventure, so expect an active, jolting ride rather than a smooth tour.
• 🕐Note that spring hours are Tuesday-Saturday only (closed Sundays/Mondays until Memorial Weekend), so plan your visit accordingly. The venue is located less than 1 mile south of Florence on Highway 101 - look for the sign on the west side.