The Wooden Nickel — Local services in Port Orford

Super cozy little store full of treasures. Store is full to the brim with in-store carved trinkets and decorations made from local myrtle wood. They also have items carved from maple, walnut, and even redwood. The myrtle and redwood incense they sell is incredible, and I cannot wait to use it at home! They also carried mugs, glassware, lighthouse sculptures, clocks, seashells, postcards, and children's toys. The cashier put a pamphlet about the local myrtle wood and what makes it special into our bag, which makes the items we bought much more special, knowing more of the context. If you're looking for gorgeous religious items, this shop also has hand carved offering plates, communion cups and trays, crosses, and other...

The woman that worked there was very sweet and recommended a few stops while my wife and I traveled through there on the 101. Our favorite visit she suggested was the Cape Blanco Lighthouse north of the shop. She also put a card I bought while visiting in the mail for me (I had a stamp already) to send to my Mom back home. It was a nice little stop and we appreciated her advise and...

Love the Wooden Nickel! A LOT of Mrytle wood items which can be pricey, but the have a wide variety at various prices. Also: locally made jellies and taffy. Jewelry, postcards, seashells, magnets and numerous other coastal souvenirs ... simply too many to mention. You'll have to visit and see for yourself! I've gotten quite a few Christmas gifts for our landlocked family...