Lincoln City loves the ocean. With a strong personality and a flair for the nautical and offbeat, Lincoln City revels in kite festivals and glass blowing, saltwater taffy and music festivals.
Formed from the union of five communities located along a distinctive stretch of beach, Lincoln City’s locales feel varied and interesting, with hidden gems galore. An artsy enclave on the Coast, world-class kite festivals draw thousands in the summer. Local glass blowers create distinctive and colorful glass floats, then clandestine “float fairies” shrewdly hide them along the shoreline for beachcombers. They’re designed to evoke old glass net floats that washed up on Oregon beaches carried by ocean currents from Japan.
In the midst of beautiful Oregon coastal forests, several nearby hikes are also a thing to behold. Drift Creek Falls features a surprising scene in the middle of the woods: a 100-foot high suspension bridge over a 75-foot waterfall with Drift Creek below. On the edge of the Pacific, the wide-open trails at Cascade Head lead to panoramic views of Lincoln City’s coast, as well as Devil’s Lake and Cape Foulweather further out. Devil’s Lake and Siletz Bay provide large swaths of sheltered, open water for fishing, water sports, and swimming… disregarding old folk tales about a sea monster in the lake, of course.
Featured Spots
Central Coast
Explore Lincoln City – Lincoln City Welcome Center
Welcome to Lincoln City, Oregon. Home to seven miles of pristine coastline. Enjoy two Annual Kite Festivals, 4th of July Fireworks and Finders Keepers glass floats on the beach. Explore Lincoln City and discover world class hotels, restaurants, shops, and...
801 SW Highway 101Lincoln City, OR
541-996-1274
Email us (visitors[at]lincolncity[dot]org)
Central Coast
Pacific Artists Alliance Co-op Gallery
A cooperative Art Gallery featuring over 25 artists of all mediums.
620 NE Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR
541-557-8000
Email us (pacificartistsalliance[at]hotmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Bijou Theatre
A neighborhood movie theatre that shows both film festivals and art films.
1624 NE Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR
541-994-8255
Email us (bijoutheatre541[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Chinook Winds Resort Golf Course
Beautifully laid out, this 18 hole golf course has meticulously groomed fairways and rolling terrain. This scenic course is set amidst towering coastal mountains with the fresh smell of the Pacific Ocean just a few short blocks away. Our golf...
3245 NE 50th StreetLincoln City, OR
541-994-8442
Email us (keithc[at]chinookwindsgaming[dot]com)
Central Coast
Bobber Down Fishing Adventures
Lincoln City, OR
(503) 435-8797
Email us (steventerrill2[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area
Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area consists of two parks on opposite sides of Devils Lake. On the west shore is the campground, located just minutes from downtown Lincoln City and a short walk to the beach. East Devil’s Lake State...
Lincoln City, OR541-994-2002
Central Coast
Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge consists of some of the most scenic estuarine habitat along the Oregon Coast National Scenic Byway. On either side of Highway 101, starched skeleton trees jut forth from the Siletz estuary and are reminiscent of...
Lincoln City, OR
541-867-4550
Email us (oregoncoast[at]fws[dot]gov)
Central Coast
Lincoln City Cultural Center
At the Lincoln City Cultural Center, they believe art is necessary for living well. Whether it’s experiencing live entertainment or expressing your creativity, Lincoln City Cultural Center is a community hub of artistic expression that can enrich your life. From...
540 NE Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR
541-994-9994
Email us (lincolncityarts[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Drift Creek Falls
Flanked by ferns, alder trees and vine maple, Drift Creek Trail winds through the rain-drenched Siuslaw National Forest. The Drift Creek Trail is amazing until you arrive at something even better and bigger that will take your breath away: a...
Lincoln City, OR541-750-7000
Central Coast
Little Antique Mall
Antique store, bakery and espresso bar.
3128 NE Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR
541-994-8572
Email us (littleantiquemall[at]gmail[dot]com)
Central Coast
Alder Island Nature Trailhead
Explore the scenic 1.4-km loop trail near Gleneden Beach, perfect for families and nature enthusiasts. With its easy terrain and beautiful red alder trees, you can enjoy a leisurely walk and keep looping for a more extended adventure. Don't forget...
Lincoln City, ORCentral Coast
Lincoln City Outlets
With over 40 designer and name brand stores to choose from, Lincoln City Outlets is a top shopping destination on the Oregon Coast. You’ll find top brands such as Coach, The North Face and Gap as well as staples of...
1500 SE E Devils Lake RoadLincoln City, OR
541-996-5000