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12 Best and Fun Things To Do In Port Orford, Oregon


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Dubbed Oregon’s “Quintessential Coast Town”, Port Orford is an idyllic seaside getaway steeped in history and natural wonders.

Every morning, the town’s fishing fleet sets out from the harbor. You may decide to follow them in a kayak, or go boating or windsurfing in the Pacific.

The crystal-clear waters also make Port Orford the perfect location for scuba diving and exploring the underwater shipwrecks.

After a morning out on the water, head into town for a bite to eat at one of the many excellent restaurants, or browse the shops and galleries nearby for a little retail therapy.

In the afternoon, rent a bike and cycle along the Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway, which stretches on for more than 60 miles offering breathtaking views of the coastline.

If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to spend your next vacation, keep reading to discover a full list of all there is to do here.

The 12 Most Popular Things To Do In Port Orford, Oregon

12. Nellies Cove

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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11. Battle Rock

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

10. Humbug Mountain

5.0 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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9. Agate Beach

4.8 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)

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Location: Port Orford OR

8. Hawthorne Gallery

4.9 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: 517 Jefferson Street Port Orford OR

Tel:  541 366 2266

Web Address:   http://hawthornegalleries.com/

7. Garrison Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (34 reviews๗

6. Port Orford Lifeboat Station

4.7 ★★★★★ (73 reviews)

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Location: 92331 Coast Guard Hill Road Port Orford OR

Tel:  541 332 0521

Web Address:   http://capeblancoheritagesociety.com/

5. Tseriadun State Recreation Site

4.7 ★★★★★ (74 reviews)

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Location: Tseriadun Streetate Recreation Site Port Orford OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

4. Paradise Point State Recreation Site

4.5 ★★★★★ (105 reviews)

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Location: Paradise Point Road Port Orford OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

3. Port Orford Heads State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (230 reviews)

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Location: Port Orford Heads Street Wayside Port Orford OR

Tel:  800 551 6949

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm

2. Humbug Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (844 reviews)

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Location: Port Orford OR

Tel:  541 332 6774

Web Address:   http://oregonstateparks.org/park_56.php

1. Battle Rock Wayside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,296 reviews)

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Location: 520 Jefferson Street Port Orford OR

Tel:  541 332 4106

Web Address:   http://enjoyportorford.com/battlerockpark.html

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Port Orford, Oregon! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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