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
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Ocean-view suites, restaurant and lounge, pool, sauna, spa, live entertainment, childcare and arcade.
1777 NW 44th StreetLincoln City, OR
888-244-6665
Email us (Heatherh[at]CWCResort[dot]com)
North Coast
Kayak Tillamook County
Kayak Tillamook County is a kayaking guide service that provides year-round flat-water tours on lakes, bays, rivers and sloughs throughout the North Oregon Coast.
Tillamook, OR
(503) 866-4808
Email us (marc[at]KayakTillamook[dot]com)
Central Coast
Tah•Lume
Carefully curated, TAH·LUME is where you look to find one-of-a-kind and handcrafted items. They offer individually chosen products, pulled from small-batch makers, local artisans, and fellow lovers of the world’s curiosities. Their love for the natural world is evident in...
3229 SW Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR
541-614-0890
Email us (contact[at]tahlume[dot]com)
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
Safari Town Surf Guided Kayak Tours
Guided kayak tours of the beautiful Salmon River Estuary. Guests paddle out near the Salmon River mouth where the river meets the sea. Our kayak tours offer amazing views of Cascade Head, Three Rocks, God’s Thumb, and more! Kayak Tours...
3026 NE Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR
(541) 996-6335
Email us (safaritown[at]gmail[dot]com)
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
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
Explore Lincoln City – Lincoln City Welcome Center
Welcome to Lincoln City, Oregon. Home to seven miles of pristine coastline. Lincoln City is simply Seven Miles of Smiles. Come find your smile and discover world class hotels, restaurants, shops, and attractions.
801 SW Highway 101Lincoln City, OR
(541) 996-1274
Email us (visitors[at]lincolncity[dot]org)
Central Coast
Cap’n Gull’s Gift Place
Welcome to Cap’n Gull’s Gift Place where you’ll find a variety of items from wind chimes, beach item collectibles, T-shirt’s and sweatshirts, shot glasses to beautiful USA made jewelry and vacation souvenirs.
120 SE Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR
541-994-7743
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
Taft Waterfront Park
Small city park located south of Lincoln City.
Lincoln City, OR541-994-2131
Central Coast
Lincoln City Glass Center
Lincoln City Glass Center offers glass blowing classes and demonstrations. Visitors can purchase glass pieces from the gallery at the studio and at Volta gallery located across the street.
4821 SW Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR
(541)996-2569
Email us (voltagallery[at]gmail[dot]com)