Major industries include ranching, cranberry farming, forestry, retail sales, tourism and fishing, both sport and commercial. The Port of Port Orford is unique, in that it is an open water port. Sea urchins are processed for sale to the Japanese market. Exciting recreational opportunities are abundant in this coastal community. Beachcombing, whale watching, boating, fishing, clamming, crabbing, hiking, bird watching, surfing and scuba diving are regular pastimes.
Ocean kayaking off Battle Rock is an up and coming activity.
As the oldest townsite on the Oregon Coast, the area has several historic properties including the Historic Hughes House, Cape Blanco Lighthouse and the Port Orford Lifeboat Station. Additional information on local activites can be found our our Visitor Guide pages.