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
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
Rock Your World
Craving a beach adventure that’s both personal and educational? Get ready to dive into Rock Your World’s Private Beachcombing Tour, with local expert Laura Joki. Over the course of 2 captivating hours, uncover the geological wonders that connect the central...
3203 SW Highway 101Lincoln City, OR
541-351-8423
Email us (laura[at]rockyourworldgems[dot]com)
Central Coast
Driftwood Public Library
Driftwood Public Library offers library services to visitors and residents of Lincoln County, including wifi, free access to computers, and information about local attractions, in addition to books, newspapers, magazines, and more.
801 SW Highway 101, Second FloorLincoln City, OR
541-996-2277
Email us (librarian[at]lincolncity[dot]org)
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
Lock & Key Adventurer’s Guild
Your new favorite game store, Lock & Key Adventurer's Guild offers Warhammer, board games, TCG's, modeling, painting and more. Unlock your adventure today at Lock & Key Adventurer's Guild.
790 SE Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR
541-300-8495
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
Roads End State Recreation Site
A fine place for a romantic stroll with tidepools, islands, and the headland with its hidden cove. Sailboarders come from everywhere! When Lincoln City's beaches are crowded or over-windy, this sheltered spot just north of town is surprisingly quiet. A...
Lincoln City, OR541 994-7341
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
Nuu-k’wii’daa’naa~-ye’ Sitka Spruce – Heritage Tree
This tree, located in Regatta Park in Lincoln City, is a remnant of an ancient coastal forest cared for by indigenous peoples since time immemorial. Oregon industries logged most of these giants at the turn of 20th century, reserving this...
Lincoln City, ORCentral Coast
Taft Historic Shopping District
Historic shopping district.
SW 51st StLincoln City, OR
Central Coast
Taft Waterfront Park
Small city park located south of Lincoln City.
Lincoln City, OR541-994-2131
Central Coast
Riverhawk Guide Service
Riverhawk Guide Service offers fishing opportunities for salmon, steelhead, and Ocean Rock Fish for any age or skill level. Fish at multiple location’s in Oregon. From the Columbia River to the Oregon Coast, your guide follows the bite to give...
Lincoln City, OR
(541) 921-0364
Email us (riverhawkgs[at]yahoo[dot]com)