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.

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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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Cape Blanco Lighthouse

This isolated lighthouse holds at least four Oregon records: it is the oldest continually operating light, the most westerly, it has the highest focal plane above the sea, (256 feet), and Oregon’s first woman keeper, Mabel E. Bretherton signed on...

Port Orford, OR
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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 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 Rd
Port Orford, OR

541-332-0521

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Edson Creek

Located on the fork of Edson Creek and Sixes river, this site is a popular swimming and fishingdestination. The boat launch area provides accessto the river for small boats. There are four groupsites that provide a picnic and camp area...

Sixes, OR
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Humble Heron Fly Fishing LLC

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)

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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, OR

541-332-6774

Trip Ideas & Itineraries

The Many Rocks of Bandon

A visit to Bandon on Oregon’s South Coast is not complete without taking some time to experience its sea stacks and beach rock formations. Like ships in the sea, these geological wonders appear to float across the ocean and sand, exciting the imagination of generations of beachgoers. And, in fact, many of Bandon’s rocks carry histories and stories to tell, from prehistoric geological processes to tribal legends. Here’s what to know about Bandon’s iconic rock formations and how to experience them for yourself.

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The Secret Windsport Paradise

Pack your sense of adventure and all your windsports gear to visit the best windy place no one knows about Tucked between rugged headlands and sweeping beaches, the Southern Oregon Coast is an underrated stretch of Pacific shoreline that delivers...

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Sustainable Art on the South Coast

From a giant tufted puffin to a whimsical jellyfish made of plastic pollution, you may have seen larger-than-life sculptures on the Oregon Coast Public Art Trail, a self-guided art route. We’ve got the inside scoop on the visionary environmental organizations that create these sea creatures and help raise awareness on Oregon’s South Coast. Here are a few of the trash-to-treasure sculptures you can encounter and more about the artists who make them.

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Take a Dog-Friendly Trip to Curry County

No family vacation is complete without the entire family — and for many, that means our four-legged companions. Fortunately, Fido will love sun-kissed patios, off-leash dog parks, pet-friendly overnight stays and other engaging sites on your next beach getaway to Curry County on the South Coast. Here’s a look at where to bring your pup in Curry County.

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Accessible Recreational Travel on the Southern Oregon Coast

Discover Travelable, Visitable & Accessible Adventures and Destinations Renowned for its scenic beauty, rugged coastline, and pristine beaches, the Southern Oregon Coast is a treasure trove of adventures waiting for you! And here’s the best part—it’s not just for the...

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Beat Cabin Fever This Winter on Oregon’s Adventure Coast

Don’t let cold days or a lack of gear keep you from enjoying the great outdoors. Late winter is a great time to visit the Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston tri-city area — Oregon’s Adventure Coast — especially if you want to beat the summer crowds. Here you can catch your own seafood for a tasty feast, hop into an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for a dune adventure, or climb aboard a kayak and paddle out to special spots that are inaccessible by land. Best of all, you don’t need to invest in equipment or worry about the logistics, since local outfitters are on hand to sort out the details. All you need to do is show up ready for an adventure.

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