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.
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South Coast
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
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)
South Coast
South Coast Tours LLC
South Coast Tours can take you on an adventure paddle in the Wild Rivers Coast estuaries and out into the Southern Oregon near shore ocean. Go fishing, wildlife viewing or just simply enjoy the experience of gliding across the waterways...
27436 Hunter Creek RdGold Beach, OR
(541) 373-0487
Email us (dave[at]southcoasttours[dot]net)
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Humble Heron Fly Fishing
Humble Heron Fly Fishing is dedicated to your experience, instruction and conservation. Humbly serving the steelhead stoke through seasons, soul, and creativity. Guides James and Kait Sampsel instruct, educate, and connect anglers of all abilities and ages to find themselves;...
Port Orford, OR
(541) 604-0582
Email us (info[at]humbleheronflyfishing[dot]com)
South Coast
Steel Blue Lodge
Southern Oregon Drift boat fishing for Fall Chinook and Winter Steelhead. Summertime family B&B with river access.
94893 Elk River RdPort Orford, OR
541-332-3140
South Coast
Point B Studio
Featuring artists who incorporate some aspect of the Internet in their work: digital photography, mapping, visualization and other forms of art.
351 6th StPort Orford, OR
(541) 366-2036
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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
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Port Orford Lifeboat Station Museum
Visit the museum in the former barracks/office building. Four other historic buildings also remain at this 101.29-acre site. This is the only Forge River-type station left on the West Coast.The museum is free and open April through October each year....
92331 Coast Guard Hill RdPort Orford, OR
541-332-0521
South Coast
Johnson Gallery
Stone, sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry and fine crafts featuring local and regional artists.
530 8th St.Port Orford, OR
541-332-0599
Email us (johnsongal[at]yahoo[dot]com)
South Coast
Good Feather Gallery
Located in the heart of Port Orford, Good Feather Gallery features the fine art of Nina Marie Ventra, from mosaic, wood and stone sculptures to photography and paintings. There are also driftwood mobiles, handmade greeting cards and jewelry for sale.
246 Sixth StreetPort Orford, OR
South Coast
Nicki’s Knick-Knacks
My shop showcases local artisans work, I’ve got Port Orford souvenirs fresh eggs & so much more!
1325 Oregon StPort Orford, OR
541-903-1033
Email us (namermansmith81[at]gmail[dot]com)
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
More Info
Port Orford Chamber of Commerce
Port Orford, OR Mail: PO Box 637
Port Orford, OR
541-332-8055
Travel Curry Coast
Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
(541) 247-3222