Gold Beach and Port Orford features one of the world's most scenic drives along Highway 101 as it serpentines along the shoreline of the Oregon South Coast. Visitors travel from around the world to this area for amateur and commercial photography. The area is also home to some of the best of America's Scenic and Wild Rivers: The Rogue, Illinois, Sixes and Elk rivers.
Gold Beach is located at the mouth of the famous Rogue River, the town offers wide open natural beaches, river activities and breathtaking views. Take a jet boat trip up the world famous Rogue, camp or RV with a view of the ocean or the many rivers, stop and hike along the many trails.
Historic Port Orford is located 26 miles north of Gold Beach, and is the northern gateway to America’s Wild Rivers Coast. No visit is complete without seeing Cape Blanco Lighthouse, the historic Hughes House, the Lifeboat Station and the commercial fishing port. Fishing, diving, windsurfing, and beach combing opportunities are plentiful.
Fishing
Visit and find out for yourself why fishermen travel to the Oregon Coast from around the world to fish in the famous Rogue River ... more
Jet Boats
No vacation trip to the Oregon South Coast would be complete without an exciting jet boat tour of the world famous Rogue River ... more
Lodging
Gold Beach and Port Orford, Oregon, are a treasure of scenic beauty and outdoor activities. This area, stretching approximately 50 miles from Brookings to north ... more
Bicycling
The fourth part (actually two parts) of the cycling trip - Port Orford to Gold Beach, Oregon, and onto Brookings ... more
Restaurants
Travel to Gold Beach and Port Orford on the Oregon Coast and enjoy the many unique excellent restaurants and take special pride in their fantastic dishes ... more
RVs
Travel to Gold Beach on the Oregon coast, and you will find it to be very RV friendly. Choose from several, with locations near the Pacific or the world famous ... more
Tide Pooling
Tide pooling in Gold Beach and Port Orford on the Oregon Coast is one of the most fascinating family fun activities on the coast. Miles and miles of undeveloped ... more
Sightseeing
The drive through Gold Beach and Port Orford, Oregon, will leave you stunned. Miles and miles of Route 101, the Pacific Coast Highway hug the coast and offer ... more
Hiking
There are hikes for everyone in Gold Beach and Port Orford, on the Oregon Coast. Take the family and travel along the Pacific Coast Trail, hike down from Cape ... more
Camping
Travel to Gold Beach on the Oregon Coast and enjoy the variety of camping facilities. Camp next to the Pacific Ocean or along the wild and scenic Rogue River ... more
Horseback Riding
Imagine riding a horse along a wide sandy beach on the Oregon South Coast, watching a majestic sunset across the Pacific. Or pack with your horse into the ... more
Whales
Travel from Port Orford through Gold Beach to Brookings, Oregon and experience an unparalleled chance to spot a whale while you enjoy the drive. You may spot a ... more
Wildlife
Black bears, elk, eagles, osprey are just a sampling of the wildlife we have here along the Oregon South Coast and further inland. Yet for all the nature, the ... more
Surfing - Windsurfing
Surfing and windsurfing opportunities abound at the uncrowded beaches in Gold Beach and Port Orford, Oregon. Favorite spots are just south of the Rogue River ... more
Bird Watching
The Oregon Coast is located within the Pacific Flyway and as a result, there are more than 450 species of migratory birds that may be spotted. Gold Beach - ... more






