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 Activities
Central Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Ocean-view suites, restaurant and lounge, pool, sauna, spa, live entertainment, childcare and arcade.
1777 NW 44th StLincoln City, OR
541-996-5825
Email us (Heatherh[at]CWCResort[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
Central 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 East Devils Lake RdLincoln City, OR
(541)996-5000
Central Coast
Northwest Winds Kite Stores
Kites and gifts in Lincoln City.
130 SE Highway 101Lincoln City, OR
Email us (info[at]NWWinds[dot]biz)
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...
Lincoln City, OR 541-994-8442
Email us (keithc[at]chinookwindsgaming[dot]com)
Central Coast
Glass Confusion
Glass Confusion is YOUR number one place to find gorgeous glass gifts! Located on the gorgeous Oregon Coast, Glass Confusion specializes in locally created glass art in so many varied ways. From floats to lighthouses, turtles to mermaids, frogs, elephants...
1610 NE Hwy 101Lincoln City, OR
541-994-4700
Central Coast
Cap’n Gull’s Gift Palace
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 SW Highway 101Lincoln City, OR
(541) 994-7743
Central Coast
Riverhawk Guide Service
WORLDCLASS fishing opportunities for salmon, steelhead, and Ocean Rock Fish. Fish at multiple location’s in Oregon. From the Columbia River to the Oregon Coast, we follow the bite to give you the best opportunity at the “Once in a life...
PO Box 623Lincoln City, OR
(541) 921-0364
Email us (riverhawkgs[at]yahoo[dot]com)
Central Coast
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...
Lincoln City, OR541 994-2002
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)
Central Coast
Olde Line Lanes & Kitchen
This historic bowling alley is located on the stunning Oregon Coast in Lincoln City. Recently renovated, you will find vintage bowling lanes and a menu featuring comfort food crafted from the best locally-sourced ingredients.
316 SE Highway 101Lincoln City, OR
(541)614-1650
Email us (events[at]oldelinelanes[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