Lincoln City

Lincoln City is located 2-hours northwest of Portland on the Oregon Coast.  It overlooks Siletz Bay, and is sheltered by the north-facing Salishan Spit.  It’s most famous for its annual Kite Festival, Colony of Harbor Seals, and the hand blown glass floats that wash up along its beach.

Things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon

1. Taft Historic District:  Your first stop at Lincoln City is the Taft Historic District on SW 51^st Street, with restaurants and gift shops to explore.  It’s only a short walk from here to the surf beach on the other side of the Spit.  A colony of harbor seals is often visible at the mouth of the Spit. 
2. Crabbing & clamming: The beach is a popular location for crabbing and clamming, but make sure you get a license by visiting “Eleanor’s Undertow” on SW 51^st Street.  The beach is also home to a number of Kite Festivals each year.
3. Glass blowing demonstrations:  When strolling along the beach, you might be lucky enough to find a hand blown glass float left by the city for visitors to find, from mid-October to Memorial Day. These are reminiscent of the old glass floats that used to wash up from Japanese fishing crews. To witness a free glass blowing demonstration or create your own float, visit the “Jennifer L. Sears Art Glass Blowing Studio” in the Taft Historic District. 
4. Hiking: If you’d prefer to spend some time hiking the local area, the Lincoln City Hiking Guide provides a great overview of popular hikes including Cascade Head and Drift Creek Falls Trail.  For a shorter walk through a lovely garden, visit the “Connie Hanson Garden” on NW 33^rd Street.
5. Devils Lake: Boating enthusiasts might enjoy a visit to Devils Lake, north of Siletz Bay.  There are boat rentals at Blue Heron Landing, including kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, wave runners, motor boats and pontoon boats.
6. Fun for kids:  If you have kids, a fun activity is “All American Putt’n Batt” on Highway 101 with batting cages and miniature Golf.  The “Chinook Winds Casino Resort” also includes a Play Palace and Games Galore for kids, and a golf resort for adults.

Other highlights along Highway 101

Directly south of Lincoln City Oregon, spend some time along Highway 101 visiting 3 great viewpoints:  

• Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint - [14 miles south].  This oceanfront park has an open grassed area with rocky coastline and inlets eroded into the cliffs.
• Lookout at Cape Foulweather - [15 miles south].  Cape Foulweather is along the Otter Crest Loop, and was first discovered by Captain James Cook in 1778 on a stormy, “foul-weather” day.  This dramatic coastal location often experiences winds of up to 100-MPH.  There is also a gift shop at the lookout for souvenirs.
• Devil’s Punch Bowl State Park Viewpoint - [17 miles south].  Devil’s Punch Bowl is a collapsed sea cave on the edge of the ocean.  Watch the winter surf churn within the bowl of this former cave.  Whale spottings are also not uncommon from this viewpoint.

Other attractions along Highway 101 include:

• Yaquina Head Lighthouse - 23 miles south
• Newport - 25 miles south
• Cape Perpetua - 51 miles south

Hotels, Inns, Lodging in Lincoln City

Lincoln City has an excellent selection of accommodation.  Review the list in the table below.

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