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Lincoln City
ℹ️Practical info — Lincoln City
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Keep your eyes peeled for colorful glass floats on the beach; volunteers hide them daily as part of the Finders Keepers program.
- Never turn your back on the ocean. 'Sneaker waves' can surge up the beach unexpectedly, sweeping logs and people away even on calm days.
- Dress in layers. The Oregon Coast is known for its moody weather, and it can be windy and chilly even in mid-summer.
- Check the local tide tables before exploring the tide pools so you don't get stranded on rocks by the incoming tide.
- Traffic on Highway 101 through town can get very congested on summer weekends; try to do your local driving early or late in the day.
🍽 Food
A must-try coastal delicacy. Look for fresh crab cakes or whole crabs at the local seafood restaurants along the highway.
Grab a bag of this chewy, nostalgic coastal treat from one of the colorful candy shops lining Highway 101.
Rich and hearty, it’s the first-rate comfort food after a windy beach walk. Find it in almost any local diner.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy impressive glass art directly from the artists, or even book a session to blow your very own glass float.
A highly popular stop for tax-free, brand-name clothing and home goods right off Highway 101.
Hunt for retro treasures, vintage books, and maritime collectibles in the expansive antique stores scattered through town.
Just minutes from the roaring ocean, this calm lake provides a peaceful, sheltered retreat from the coastal winds.
Stroll through this serene, volunteer-maintained botanical garden that explodes with rhododendron colors in the spring.
Located at the far north end of town, this beach area is generally quieter and great for solitary, thoughtful walks.
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Lincoln City stretches across seven miles of soft sandy beaches on the central Oregon Coast, making it a dream destination for beach lovers. Known as the kite-flying capital of the world, the city hosts major festivals that fill the sky with color. Sand Point Beach is a highlight of the local coastline, offering expansive views and a great spot for hunting for agates or participating in the city's famous glass float search, known as 'Finders Keepers,' where hand-blown glass balls are hidden for lucky beachcombers. The city uniquely sits between the Pacific Ocean and the 685-acre Devils Lake, providing both saltwater and freshwater activities like kayaking and paddleboarding. Foodies will appreciate the local clam chowder and fresh-caught seafood served in cozy coastal bistros. Lincoln City is also a regional hub for tax-free outlet shopping and antique hunting. During migration seasons, the nearby cliffs offer some of the best whale-watching vantage points in Oregon. With its combination of natural drama and quirky coastal traditions, it remains for anyone traveling along Highway 101.
- Location: United States
- Top sights: Nelscott Reef · Cascade Head South Marine Protected Area · Friends of Wildwoods Open Space
- Nearby: Neskowin (10 km)
- Population: ~8.536 (2017)
Geography
Facts
- 7 miles of sandy beach
- Kite flying capital of the world
- Finders Keepers glass floats
- Sand Point Beach views
- Fishing on Devils Lake
- Grey whale watching spots
- Tax-free outlet shopping
- Famous coastal clam chowder
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