Things to Do in Port Orford, Oregon

Whether you’re looking for epic coastal hikes, golfing by the ocean, surfing on a remote beach, or sand boarding a dune, you can find it all at the Oregon Coast.

Fishing in Brookings by Erik Urdahl

Whether you’re looking for epic coastal hikes, golfing by the ocean, surfing on a remote beach, or sand boarding a dune, you can find it all at the Oregon Coast.

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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, OR
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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 Street
Port Orford, OR

(541) 332-0045

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Humbug Mountain State Park

The park and campground are dominated by Humbug Mountain (elevation 1,756 feet) and surrounded by forested hills. The campground enjoys some of the warmest weather on the Oregon coast as the surrounding mountains offer protection from cool ocean breezes. Many...

Port Orford, OR

541-332-6774

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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 St
Port Orford, OR

(541) 366-2036

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Cape Blanco State Park

Cape Blanco is the most southern of Oregon’s lighthouses, and is the westernmost point in Oregon. Proposed in 1864, it was the first lighthouse in the state outfitted with a first-order Fresnel lens in 1870. The first-order lens was replaced...

Sixes, OR

541-332-2973

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Buffington Memorial Park

Buffington Park has something for everyone. It has a basketball court, nature trail, horse arena, horse shoe area, miniature golf course, a new disc golf course, benches, picnic tables, baseball field with handicapped accessible restrooms, a butterfly/hummingbird garden, a tennis...

Port Orford, OR

Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Capture Incredible Images at Shore Acres State Park

If you’ve ever been to Shore Acres State Park on a stormy afternoon, it’s likely you’ve crossed paths with Coos Bay-based photographer Steven Michael. High winds, sea spray and driving rain might keep others at home, but to Steven, it’s all in a day’s work capturing the raw power of winter on the Oregon Coast.

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Romantic Escapes on the Southern Oregon Coast

Take Your Sweetie on an Epic Adventure Dinner and a movie are nice for Valentine’s Day, but we have a hunch that what your sweetie really wants is a romantic adventure, with no planning required. From its wild, secluded beaches...

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Psychedelic Rhythms at Whiskey Run Trails

Who uses paper maps anymore? If you squint your eyes as you hold map up, you can kind of smell fish tacos coming off the griddle and sea air rolling in. Your hands are tired and there are little flecks of bark on your right shoulder from that near miss on your early morning ride. Brush those off before you go up to the bar, or they’ll start to worry about you.

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3 Perfect Days in Bandon, Oregon

Stretching over 350 miles, Oregon's coastline is immense and varied. With the rush of Portland and Vancouver residents who to head to the beach, northern beaches are often crowded and hectic. For those looking to escape the crowd and to create some new memories, consider driving a little further to the southern coast. We've put together a three-day itinerary for Bandon, Oregon, that's worth the mileage. Historic homes, empty trails, calm beaches, and sunsets that will leave you gobsmacked await!

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The Science and Safety of Storm Watching

Winter on the Oregon Coast is anything but boring. When powerful Pacific winds meet turbulent ocean waters, it’s a spectacular sight to witness. Tall waves crash into rocky cliffs and sandy shores, offering an awe-inspiring display by Mother Nature. And...

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Winter Fishing on the South Coast

Travis Bowman still remembers every detail of his first catch. It was a winter steelhead, landed in the lashing rain at Kimball Creek Riffle on the Rogue River. Even though he was only 7 years old at the time, he...

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