Long Beaches and Colorful Kites

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.

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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 Road
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-5000

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Lincoln City Sporting Goods & Electronics

Sporting goods and electronics sales retailer. The largest firearms and electronics dealer on the Oregon Coast. Buy, sell and trade.

800 SE Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

(541) 996-4747
Email us (lincolncitysg[at]hotmail[dot]com)

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Drift Creek Covered Bridge

The oldest remaining covered bridge in Oregon.

1111 Bear Creek Road
Lincoln City, OR
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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 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-2131

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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 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-9994
Email us (lincolncityarts[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Taft Waterfront Park

Small city park located south of Lincoln City.

Lincoln City, OR

541-994-2131

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Safari Town Surf Shop

Safari Town Surf Shop is a family owned and operated surf shop established in 1989, on the central Oregon coast in Lincoln City. Offerings include surfboards, wetsuits, bodyboards, skim boards, kayaks, bike rentals, skateboards, clothing, and more. Safari Town also...

3026 NE Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-6335
Email us (safaritown[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Chinook Winds Casino Resort

Ocean-view suites, restaurant and lounge, pool, live entertainment, childcare and arcade.

1777 NW 44th Street
Lincoln City, OR

888-244-6665
Email us (Heatherh[at]CWCResort[dot]com)

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Freed Gallery

Painting, sculpture, glass, jewelry, clay, wood and photography.

6119 SW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-5600
Email us (info[at]freedgallery[dot]com)

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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, OR

541-750-7000

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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 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-1274
Email us (visitors[at]lincolncity[dot]org)

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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 Road
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-2483
Email us (hotglass[at]alderhouse[dot]com)

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Travel Stories

Fall Wellness Weekend at the Coast

If you’ve ever felt like the ocean has healing powers, you’re not mistaken. The roar of the surf, blue horizon and heart-melting sunsets on the Oregon Coast are a balm for the soul, and sometimes a getaway is just what...
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Guide to Paddling on the Coast

Whether it’s cruising through hidden coves in the ocean or paddling around a tranquil lake or estuary, you’ll get a chance to see wildlife and natural scenery that you just can’t find on land. Before you set out to navigate...
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Where to Find Fresh Produce and Fish on the Oregon Coast

Editor’s note: Note that masks are required at farmers markets and in indoor public spaces in Oregon. Check business hours and protocols before visiting. As the warm season settles in at the Oregon Coast, balmy weather sets the scene for...
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How to Enjoy the Coastal Outdoors Safely

If you’ve been dreaming of wide-open beaches, old-growth trails and magnificent sunsets lately, you’re not alone. Oregon’s coastal communities are slowly reopening to visitors, but in order for everyone to stay safe and healthy, visitors are asked to follow all...
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How to Support Oregon Coast Businesses From Home

In this time of social distancing, Oregon Coast businesses are doing all they can to keep everyone safe. In some cases, that’s meant temporarily closing their doors; in other cases, it’s meant changing the way that they do business. To...
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Visit the Oregon Coast Virtually

Thank you for honoring Governor Kate Brown’s executive order to stay at home to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. It’s the best way to keep you and our coastal communities safe. When this outbreak has passed, we’ll be...
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Featured Dining

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Lil Sambo’s

Lil Sambos Restaurant has been a coastal landmark for over fifty years. Specializing in affordable family dining, dishes include the pixie pancakes with homemade syrup, classic seafood favorites, and an extensive kid’s menu. 

3262 NE Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-3626
Email us (mrsjohnderosa[at]yahoo[dot]com)

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La Roca

La Roca is family dining specializing in Mexican cuisine; featuring lunch and dinner.

3243 SW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-557-1812

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McMenamins – The Lighthouse Brewpub

Set near beautiful Cascade Head on the Pacific Ocean, the Lighthouse serves classic pub fare in a seaside setting, complete with an onsite brewery (in fact, this was the first brewpub to open on the Oregon coast!).

4157 N Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-7238

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Brey House Ocean View B&B

Wake up to sounds of the Pacific Ocean just across the street and to the aroma of breakfast being prepared to be served in the breakfast room that has a view of the Pacific ocean to gaze upon all through...

3725 N.W. Keel Ave.
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-7123
Email us (breyhouse[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Best Thai

Best Thai offers Thai comfort food and has many menu items to choose from. Vegan options are offered as well.

1437 NW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-614-1777

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Siletz Bay Café at Chinook Winds Casino

When you’re ready for a quick, tasty meal come up the escalator to the second floor of Chinook Winds Casino. Boasting a menu of crowd-pleasing items, the Siletz Bay Café really hits the spot quickly so you can get back...

1777 NW 44th Street
Lincoln City, OR

888-244-6665

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The Pines Dine

The Pines Dine is a vibrant food truck village in Lincoln City, offering a diverse culinary experience with 12 unique food trucks and a main beverage bar, Vin & Brau. Enjoy indoor and outdoor dining, family-friendly events, and a private...

5040 SE Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR
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Sustainable Living Center

Learn all the skills needed to catch and cook your own crabs! Sustainable Living Center offers crab trap rentals, classes and instructions, or they can cook the crabs that you catch. They also offer kayak rentals.

82 Siletz Highway
Lincoln City, OR

541-765-2109

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Barnacle Bill’s Seafood Market

The market’s genuine oregon wild chinook salmon is caught by their semi-wild friends, in the ocean across the road, then honest-and-truly smoked for at least a day with alder cut from nearby woods. Each satisfying piece is filleted by hand...

2174 NE Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-3022
Email us (sean[at]barnaclebillsseafoodmarket[dot]com)

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Rusty Truck Brewing Co.

Rusty Truck’s beer is handmade from scratch, and they never take shortcuts or use extracts. This is beer made by beer drinkers for beer drinkers, using the finest brewing equipment and the best hops and malts. It’s then aged to...

4649 SW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

(541) 994-7729
Email us (rusty[at]rustytruckbrewing[dot]com)

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Ocean’s Apart

Ocean’s Apart is family dining specializing in Hawaiian food; featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner.

1512 SE U.S. 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-921-0847
Email us (oceansaparteventcatering[at]gmail[dot]com)

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The Wild Flower Grill

Family dining featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner.

4250 NE Highway 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-9663

Featured Lodging

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln City

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Lincoln City gives family and friends a high value, affordable gateway to everything Lincoln City has to offer. The spacious accommodations offer all the perks you have come to expect with quality service....

4990 NE Logan Road
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-1777
Email us (hiexlco[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Comfort Inn & Suites

At the Comfort Inn & Suites, you’ll discover cozy accommodations in the heart of Lincoln City. When you book a stay at this pet-friendly hotel, you’ll enjoy convenient amenities and a welcoming, responsive service. As a guest at the hotel,...

136 NE Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-418-4105
Email us (comfortinnlc[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Westshore Oceanfront Suites

Enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean from every room at West Beach Suites. All rooms offer full kitchens, complementary WiFi and flat screen TVs with cable and DVD player. As a guest, you’ll have private beach access and free...

3127 SW Anchor Avenue
Lincoln City, OR

541-418-5193
Email us (westbeachsuites[at]frankhotels[dot]com)

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Brey House Ocean View B&B

Wake up to sounds of the Pacific Ocean just across the street and to the aroma of breakfast being prepared to be served in the breakfast room that has a view of the Pacific ocean to gaze upon all through...

3725 N.W. Keel Ave.
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-7123
Email us (breyhouse[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Sailor Jack’s Oceanfront Inn

Welcome to Sailor Jack’s Oceanfront Inn, centrally located along the gorgeous Pacific Ocean in the heart of beautiful Lincoln City, Oregon. Sailor Jack Motel is the perfect getaway for business, leisure, families, or the road weary traveler looking for oceanfront...

1035 NW Harbor Avenue
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-3696
Email us (sailorjack[at]sailorjack[dot]net)

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Looking Glass Inn

When traveling to the Oregon Coast stay at Looking Glass Inn, one of three hotels in Lincoln City owned by Westover Inns, a family-owned company since 1976. The Looking Glass Inn is a delightful Cape Cod style inn with wonderful...

861 SW 51st Street
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-3996
Email us (manager[at]lookingglass-inn[dot]com)

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Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals

Oregon Beach Vacations is a 100% employee owned business offering vacation rental lodging along the Oregon coast. Operating over 150 miles of coastline, Oregon Beach Vacation Rentals has hundreds of options for visitors to choose from, from studio condos to...

4786 SE Highway 101
Lincoln City, OR

503-528-7480
Email us (obv[at]oregonbeachvacations[dot]com)

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Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area

With downtown Lincoln City mere minutes away, you can glide quietly on the lake in a canoe or kayak. Watch for for wildlife! Coots, loons, ducks, herons, cormorants, bald eagles and grebes all call the lake home. You may also...

1452 N.E. 6th St.
Lincoln City, OR

800-452-5687

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Chinook Winds Casino Resort Hotel

Oregon beaches take on a different personality season to season. In the winter, powerful storm fronts unfailingly pound the coast in spectacular fashion. In the height of the summer, the ocean can become truly pacific – glassy and serene. In...

1501 NW 44th Street
Lincoln City, OR

888-244-6665

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Olivia Beach Camp Cabins

Family owned, Olivia Beach Camp Cabins are located steps away from the ocean and offer cozy living space (with gas fireplace) and high end kitchens. Enjoy year round jacuzzis and the heated swimming June through September.

676 SW 25th Ln
Lincoln City, OR

(503) 406-2774
Email us (info[at]oliviabeachcampcabins[dot]com)

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Beachfront Vacation Rentals

Our Beachfront Collection includes Oregon Coast beach rentals in Lincoln City, Waldport, Cannon Beach, Newport and more. There’s nothing better than waking up on vacation to a beautiful ocean view and the beach just steps away. If you’re looking for...

2002 N.W. 36th St.
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-2955
Email us (office[at]meredithlodging[dot]com)

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Motel 6 Lincoln City

Located on the central coast of Oregon is Lincoln City with seven miles of sandy beaches it is the perfect destination for your next trip to the Pacific Northwest, and Motel 6 Lincoln City is perfect place to stay. Put...

3517 N. Hwy. 101
Lincoln City, OR

541.996.9900

Events in Lincoln City

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Lincoln City’s Finders Keepers Glass Floats 2025

Lincoln City, OR
November 15, 2025

Gyotaku Master Class

5911 SW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR
December 5, 2025

Bird Watching Explorience

SW 51st Street
Lincoln City, OR
December 13, 2025

Holiday Gyotaku Printing

5911 SW Highway 101
Lincoln City, OR

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