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
Siletz Bay Park
Siletz Bay Park is a small park with a gazebo and picnic area. Located on Hwy 101 & Schooner Creek Bridge, makes this a great place to beachcomb or dig the mudflats for clams. Picnic Area Interpretive Center Bay Access...
5289 S Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR
541-994-2131
Central Coast
Kirtsis Park
Kirtsis Park features an amazing skate park and two ball fields. Baseball/Softball fields Basketball Court Picnic Shelter Dreamland Skateboard Park Restrooms
2205 NE 22nd StreetLincoln City, OR
541-994-2131
Central Coast
Connie Hanson Garden Conservancy
The Connie Hansen Garden is a serene oasis open daily from dawn to dusk, where admission is completely free. Take a leisurely stroll along the enchanting pathways, some of which are wheelchair accessible, and immerse yourself in the captivating flora....
1931 NW 33rd StreetLincoln City, OR
Central Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Ocean-view suites, restaurant and lounge, pool, live entertainment, childcare and arcade.
1777 NW 44th StreetLincoln City, OR
888-244-6665
Email us (Heatherh[at]CWCResort[dot]com)
Central Coast
Taft Historic Shopping District
Historic shopping district.
SW 51st StLincoln City, OR
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
Alder House Glass
Alder House offers visitors a unique front-row glassblowing experience — not behind a glass or wall, but right in the heat of it all. What you will see is the real thing, like you would in Venice and other distinguished...
611 Immonen RoadLincoln City, OR
541-996-2483
Email us (hotglass[at]alderhouse[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
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
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 Roads End Beach Ride
There are many good reasons to try a fat-bike ride. For starters, it’s really fun to say “fat bike.” And fat bikes look a little like two-wheel monster trucks, so there’s that. But maybe the biggest reason is because it...
Lincoln City, ORCentral Coast
Regatta Park
Regatta Park, situated on NE 14th Street in Lincoln City, offers an ideal destination for tourists seeking a delightful experience with their families, couple, or friends. The park boasts numerous amenities, such as a sizable wooden play structure, a swimming...
2700 NE 14th StreetLincoln City, OR