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.
Featured Spots
South Coast
Pioneer Cemetery
Pioneer Cemetery is located within Cape Blanco State Park.
Cape Blanco RdSixes, OR
(541) 332-0521
Email us (Info[at]CapeBlancoHeritageSociety[dot]com)
South Coast
Nicki’s Knick-Knacks
Nicki’s Knick-Knacks showcases local artisans work, Port Orford souvenirs, fresh eggs and more.
1325 Oregon StreetPort Orford, OR
541-903-1033
Email us (namermansmith81[at]gmail[dot]com)
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
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
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 Fishing Charters
Port Orford Fishing Charters is Port Orford’s only resident guide service focused primarily on fishing. Captain Andrew comes from a family with deep roots in the professional sport fishing and tackle manufacturing industries. Captain Andrew has over 30 years of...
Port Orford, OR
(541) 294-1249
Email us (Info[at]portorfordfishingcharters[dot]com)
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
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, ORSouth Coast
Peters Cranberries
A family-owned farm growing cranberries on the southern Oregon coast, Peters Cranberries farms its own bogs as well as buys, cleans and markets their cranberries for local growers. Stop by the farm stand on your next visit to Sixes.
93030 Airport RoadSixes, OR
541-348-2276
Email us (peterscranberries[at]gmail[dot]com)
South Coast
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, OR541-332-6774
South 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
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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Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast
Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
541-247-3222