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
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
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
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
Port of Port Orford
A Unique Port in the Heart of a Unique Town As you take in the breathtaking view, you’ll notice the two large yellow cranes used to launch and retrieve vessels. It is the only ‘dolly dock’ on the West Coast,...
300 Dock RoadPort Orford, OR
541-332-7121
Email us (p[dot]cox[at]portofportorford[dot]org)
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...
Port Orford, ORSouth 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
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
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
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)
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
Elk River Fish Hatchery
The Elk River Fish Hatchery is located approximately 8 miles up the beautiful Elk River. The Hatchery was completed in 1971. It has 10 ponds and an intake. The Hatchery raises steelhead and Chinook salmon. The Chinook salmon are released...
95163 Elk River RoadPort Orford, OR
(541) 332-7025
Email us (odfw[dot]info[at]state[dot]or[dot]us)
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)
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Oregon’s Wild Rivers Coast
Gold Beach, OR Mail: Suite 122
Gold Beach, OR
541-247-3222