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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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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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 101
Lincoln City, OR

(541)996-2569
Email us (voltagallery[at]gmail[dot]com)

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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.

3026 NE Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-300-8495

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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)

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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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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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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, OR

541 994-7341

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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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Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

With their ancestral lands spanning more than 20 million acres from the Pacific Coast to the Cascade Range, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is one of the most diverse confederations on a single reservation in the United States.  It...

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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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Kirtsis Park Skateboard Park and Cradle

Lincoln City has some of the most spectacular skateboard parks on the Oregon Coast. The 8,000 square foot Kirstis Park facility (473 sq/m) has more than 100 lines and a unique 9-foot (2.7 m) bowl to challenge boarders of all...

Lincoln City, OR

541-994-2131

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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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Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce

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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Nelscott Breakfast House

Family dining with a doggie-walk-up window. Breakfast and lunch.

3237 SW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-614-0036

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Gallucci’s Pizzeria

Gallucci’s Pizzeria is family dining that specializes in pizza and also offers arcade games.  

2845 NW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-3411
Email us (galluccispizzeria[at]embarqmail[dot]com)

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BlackFish Cafe

The Blackfish Cafe is the Oregon Coast’s freshest restaurant, featuring real fresh seafood, local produce, seasonal vegetables, meats, salads, and a selection of Northwest beach favourites. Preparations are simple yet elegant, highlighting the natural flavours of the Pacific Northwest.

2733 NW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-1007

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Salt

A locally owned cafe offering food, Stumptown coffee, oregon beer and wine, craft cocktails and Steven Smith Tea – located at the Lincoln City Outlets. All food and pastries are made in-house. Guests can enjoy live music events throughout the...

1500 SE East Devil's Lake Rd.
Lincoln City, OR

(541)921-4048
Email us (saltcraveinfo[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Tie Dye Pizzaria

After getting your fill of pizza, try Tie Dye’s desserts. All are made in-house from scratch.

1114 NE Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-4840

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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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Cape Foulweather Coffee Co.

Boutique coffee roaster producing award-winning blends from sustainably-sourced coffee beans. Find their coffee for sale at coffee shops, bakeries, and cafes up and down the Oregon Coast. Factory tours by appointment only. 

1934 SW Bard Road
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-9463
Email us (roasters[at]capefoulweathercoffee[dot]com)

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Beach Club and Event Center

Beach Club and Event Center serves customers 7 days a week. The restaurant offers a variety of Coastal American fare with choices of seafood, steak, burgers pastas and vegetarian/gluten free options….with a twist. Located in Central Lincoln City in a...

2020 NE 22nd Street
Lincoln City, OR

(541) 418-5468
Email us (beachclubeventslc[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Mazatlan

Mazatlan is family dining specializing in Mexican fare. Serving lunch and dinner.

828 NE Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-6090

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Dory Cove Restaurant

Dory Cove Restaurant specializes in seafood; featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

2981 SW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-557-4000
Email us (dorycoverestaurant[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Aces Sport Bar & Grill

Aces Sport Bar & Grill features golf course views and delicious Northwest cuisine with a large selection of local and regional beers.  

3245 NE 50th Street
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-8232

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Pier 101 Deluxe Bar and Grill

Family dining specializing in seafood; featuring lunch and dinner.

415 NW Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-8840
Email us (pier101inc[at]gmail[dot]com)

Featured Lodging

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Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel

Situated right on the beach, Starfish Manor offers 68 modern rooms and suites overlooking the magnificent Oregon Coastline. Indulge in a romantic getaway at this Lincoln City boutique hotel, featuring in-room Jacuzzi tubs. Starfish Manor hotel is the perfect place...

2735 NW Inlet Avenue
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-9300
Email us (info[at]onthebeachfront[dot]com)

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Sandcastle Beachfront Motel

Come and enjoy the coast the way it was meant to be, quiet and secluded, with miles of sandy beach to walk and explore. You can also just sit and enjoy the sunset with an unsurpassed view from Boiler Bay...

3417 S.W. Anchor Ave.
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-3613
Email us (frontdesk[at]sandcastlemotel[dot]net)

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Premier RV Resort

Lincoln City is a great place to sit back, unwind and enjoy the views from the deck on the upper level of the resort. On Sunday mornings you’re invited to come to the office and have a donut and coffee....

4100 SE Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-2778
Email us (lincolncity[at]premierrvresorts[dot]com)

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Meredith Lodging

Meredith Lodging offers a large variety of vacation rentals along the Central Oregon Coast.

2015 N.W. 39th St.
Lincoln City, OR

541.996.2955
Email us (office[at]meredithlodging[dot]com)

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A Vista d’Mar

1421 N.W. Harbor Ave.
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-6300
Email us (timeouthideouts[at]gmail[dot]com)

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America’s Best Inn & Suites

1014 N.E. Hwy. 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-9017
Email us (book[at]bestinnlc[dot]com)

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Ocean Terrace Condominiums

Ocean Terrace Condominiums is located 65 feet above the sand in the quiet south end of Lincoln City, Oregon. Each one bedroom unit is individually owned and uniquely decorated, and you're sure to find the perfect unit. Each unit has...

4229 SW Beach Avenue
Lincoln City, OR

541-996-3623
Email us (info[at]oceanterrace[dot]com)

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Sands Condominiums

Explore the sights and sounds of the Oregon Coast at Sands Condominiums. Only 100 feet to beach access to explore tide pools and take a leisurely stroll along the shore. Visit local shops and dine at one of the many...

1525 N.W. Harbor
Lincoln City, OR

541.994.3443
Email us (sandscondos[at]gmail[dot]com)

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Oregon Beach House Rentals

Lincoln City, OR

541-921-3101
Email us (oregonbeach[at]me[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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Lincoln City Vacation Homes

3303 S.W. Anchor Ave., Suite 4
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-8778
Email us (1zona[at]charter[dot]net)

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Sea Echo Motel

At the Sea Echo Motel in Lincoln City, Oregon, expect a clean and friendly experience – that “Mom ‘n’ Pop” feel at the best value around. No frills that you don’t want or need to provide you with the savings...

3510 N.E. Hwy. 101
Lincoln City, OR

541-994-2575
Email us (seaechomotel[dot]lc[at]gmail[dot]com)

Events in Lincoln City

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Lincoln City’s Finders Keepers Glass Floats 2025

Lincoln City, OR
May 31, 2025

Finding Yourself in the Dark – Night Hike

SW 33rd Avenue
Lincoln City, OR
June 21, 2025 - June 22, 2025

Lincoln City’s Summer Kite Festival

Lincoln City, OR
July 4, 2025

4th of July in Lincoln City

Lincoln City, OR
September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025

Lincoln City’s Fall Kite Festival

Lincoln City, OR

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