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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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
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
541-373-1542
Email us (info[at]seawolfbooks[dot]com)
South Coast
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, ORSouth 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
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
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
Tseriadun State Recreation Site
Tseriadun (pronounced serry-AH-dun) is popular with visitors stretching their legs on the miles-long beach, agate collectors (there's a reason the community calls it Agate Beach) and photographers intent on capturing the perfect shots of offshore rocks and headlands. Long ago,...
Port Orford, OR800-551-6949
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
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
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
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 to Port Orford Fat Bike Ride
Here’s another reason to visit Oregon’s South Coast: the chance to pedal on the shoreline, between massive rock promontories, along one of the most scenic stretches of the entire West Coast. Spinning through the sand, bracketed by the bulks of...
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Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast
Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
541-247-3222
