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 classic coastal 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. The Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway is a stunning cycling route in Oregon, showcasing the rugged beauty of the state's southern coastline. This 61-mile loop starts and ends in Port Orford, taking riders through a mix of coastal highways, quiet backroads, and scenic river valleys.
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Port Orford Visitor’s Center
Discover an authentic fishing village in the westernmost corner of Oregon. Nestled between the emerald mountains of the Coast Range and the sapphire waters of the mighty Pacific, Port Orford stands alone. Discover remote wild and scenic rivers, mossy temperate...
520 JeffersonPort Orford, OR
541-332-4106
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
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
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
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, 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)
South Coast
Hughes House
The Patrick and Jane Hughes house was built in 1898. This is a Queen-Anne Victorian style house and is now a museum. The museum is open from April to October and is full of the Hughes family history. Just down...
91816 Cape Blanco RoadSixes, OR
541-332-0248
Email us (Info[at]CapeBlancoHeritageSociety[dot]com)
South Coast
Wild Woods Gypsy
Located on Oregon’s southern coast, Wild Woods Gypsy is Port Orford’s only raw milk micro dairy. Their farm stand is open year round on Saturdays and features local meat, farm fresh pastries and a variety of handcrafted products including jams,...
92584 Silver Butte RoadPort Orford, OR
541-253-6611
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
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 StreetPort Orford, OR
541-366-2036
South Coast
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...
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Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast
Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
541-247-3222