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
Tree Wizard Gallery
Welcome to the Tree Wizard’s Shop. Gary Burns is a self-taught wood carver who has been practicing his craft since 1971. He specializes in creating wooden hearts, wood spirits, tree carvings, anniversary gifts, wedding gifts, birthday gifts, and abstract sculptures....
2200 Jackson StreetPort Orford, OR
541-761-1997
Email us (datreewiz[at]gmail[dot]com)
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
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)
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
South Coast
Steel Blue Lodge
Southern Oregon Drift boat fishing for Fall Chinook and Winter Steelhead. Summertime family B&B with river access.
Port Orford, OR541-332-3140
South Coast
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
Port of Port Orford
A Unique Port in the Heart of a Unique Town As you take in the breathtaking view, you’ll notice the two large yellow cranes used to launch and retrieve vessels. It is the only ‘dolly dock’ on the West Coast,...
300 Dock RoadPort Orford, OR
541-332-7121
Email us (p[dot]cox[at]portofportorford[dot]org)
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
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
South Coast
Battle Rock Wayside Park
Battle Rock Park is named for the historic battle that took place at Battle Rock where the Qua-to-mah Native Americans fought Captain William Tichenor’s men in 1851. Stop by the Visitor Center that’s located in the park for information about the park...
Port Orford, ORSouth Coast
Sea Wolf Books & Community Writing Center
Sea Wolf Books is a small, vibrant, independent bookstore located in beautiful Port Orford on the southern Oregon coast. It is the westernmost bookstore in the contiguous United States. The shop sells new and used books, offers local writing workshops,...
324 6th StreetPort Orford, OR
503-444-9653
Email us (info[at]seawolfbooks[dot]com)
South 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
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Port Orford Visitor’s Center
Port Orford, OR Mail: PO Box 637
Port Orford, OR
541-332-4106
Travel Curry Coast
Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
(541) 247-3222