Port Orford is the oldest town on the Oregon Coast and the most westerly in the contiguous United States. Steeped in history and natural wonders, this is a quintessential coast town.
Anchored by its active harbor, Port Orford sees its fishing fleet of 30 boats lowered into the water by crane every morning. You can set out after them, going windsurfing, boating, or sea kayaking in the Pacific. Scuba diving nearby coves and shipwrecks is also popular, in waters offering high visibility. The town is artsy and eclectic, boasting top-notch galleries, shops, and restaurants where the views are as good as the food. Beginning in Port Orford, the Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway might be the most enchanting route you’ve ever biked. Its 61 miles of trail hug the coast and overlook breathtaking views of coastal bluffs, sea stacks, and the Cape Blanco Lighthouse.
Featured Spots
South Coast
Hawthorne Gallery
You’ll find paintings, sculptures, jewelry in wood, metal, glass and ceramics at Hawthorne Gallery. The gallery features iron work, bronze/granite, Raku, cast glass, wood figures and members of the Hawthorne family, painting and steel, blown and cast glass, jewelry, ceramic...
267 W. Sixth St.Port Orford, OR
541-366-2266
Email us (chris[at]chrishawthorne[dot]com)
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Port Orford Chamber of Commerce
Located at one end of Battle Rock Park, the Visitor Center welcomes people who stop by, stretch their legs, and want to learn more about Port Orford.
520 JeffersonPort Orford, OR
541-332-8055
South Coast
Paradise Point State Recreation Site
A parking area with an expansive coastal vista stretching from Port Orford Heads to Orfords offshore reef and distant Cape Blanco and the lighthouse there. The beach is great for beachcombing; it's not unusual to find floats and agates here.
Port Orford, OR541-332-6774
South Coast
Cook Gallery
Cook Gallery showcases the Northwest Craftsman style custom-crafted wood furniture by Port Orford’s Rick Cook.
705 Oregon StreetPort Orford, OR
(541) 332-0045
South Coast
Coastal Swag
Located on Highway 101 in Port Orford, Coastal Swag has plenty of unique and useful things.
1717 Oregon StreetPort Orford, OR
541-366-2282
South Coast
Port Orford Heads Hiking Trails
An easy hike with exhilarating scenery around the headlands. There are several small trails to choose from, leading around what seems to be the edge of the world. Looking onto the remnants of where the Coast Guard Lifeboats were launched,...
Port Orford, OR800.551.6949
South Coast
Sixes River
This site is a favorite of miners, fisherman, and nature lovers. There are opportunities to pan or sluice for gold year round or through a special permit, dredging is permitted July 15 – September 30. Roads within the campground were...
Port Orford, ORSouth Coast
Port Orford Heads State Park
The Port Orford Lifeboat Station was constructed in 1934 by the Coast Guard to provide lifesaving service to the southern portion of the Oregon Coast until 1970. A museum, operated by the Cape Blanco Heritage Society, is now housed in...
Port Orford, OR541-332-6774
South Coast
Sisters Rock State Park
Between the Euchre Creek and Prehistoric Gardens, 13 miles north of Gold Beach, travelers are likely to see a headland with two monumental rocks connected to the mainland. A third rock, surrounded by pounding surf, stands nearby. These three monoliths...
Port Orford, ORSouth Coast
Wooden Nickel Myrtlewood & Gifts
Located on the south coast of Oregon in beautiful Port Orford, home of the myrtlewood tree, the Wooden Nickel has been in continuous operation for over 38 years. Stop by the shop, and while you’re there take a tour and...
1205 Oregon StreetPort Orford, OR
541-332-5201
Email us (woodenickel[at]harborside[dot]com)
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Prehistoric Gardens
The Prehistoric Gardens are great for young and old alike. Just 17 miles north of Gold Beach lies an untouched prehistoric garden complete with 23 life size dinosaurs set amongst a lush Oregon rainforest. The self-guided tour allows you to...
36848 U.S. 101Port Orford, OR
541-332-4463
South Coast
Wild Rivers Land Trust
With a mission to foster voluntary protection of our clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, working forests, farms and ranches, in partnership with landowners and communities through conservation, restoration, collaboration and education, Wild Rivers Land Trust is a community-based land trust...
832 Oregon St. (Hwy 101)Port Orford, OR
(541)366-2130
More Info
Port Orford Chamber of Commerce
Port Orford, OR Mail: PO Box 637
Port Orford, OR
541-332-8055
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Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
(541) 247-3222