Things to do in
Lincoln City
Restaurants
There are many restaurants in Lincoln City, but we are not familiar with most of them…
Coffee: Left Coast Coffee
Bakery: My Petite Sweet
Breakfast/lunch: Vivian’s or the Otis Cafe
Lunch/Dinner: Side Door (Gleneden Beach), Kyllo’s Seafood & Grill, Oshen's Chophouse, The Beach Club, Mo’s Seafood and Chowder, Hearth and Table
Best View: Fathoms Restaurant in the Inn at the Spanish Head
Thai: Thai Bay
Mexican Food: La Rocca Oaxaca
Brewery: Pelican Brewery
Shopping
Lincoln City is well-known for its antique/vintage stores. The outlet mall at Hwy 101 and SE 12th St is also popular. The Christmas Cottage is a Lincoln City institution. There are many specialty shops in the small malls along Hwy 101.
There are many good art galleries in Lincoln City. One that we love is Mossy Creek Pottery, just south of Lincoln City.
Beaches
Lincoln City beaches are beautiful. There are several access points….these include the Taft Waterfront Park, SW 35th St, SW 11th Dr, the D River State Recreation Area, NW 15th St, NW 26th St, NW 50th St and at Road’s End State Recreation Area.
Farmers markets
Artisan Faire at Salishan Marketplace (Gleneden Beach): Friday 11-5 and Saturday 10-4, mid-May through mid-October at the Marketplace at Salishan in Gleneden.
Lincoln City Sunday Market: Sunday 10-3 at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, May 12 - Oct 15, 2024.
Whale watchinG
Gray whales migrate south along the coast toward Mexico from mid-December through mid-January. They migrate north toward Alaska from late February through May. Best places to see them: Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint, Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay, Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint, Cape Foulweather, Devil’s Punchbowl State Natural Area, Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Yachats State Recreation Area, Cape Perpetua Turnout, Sea Lion Caves, and Heceta Head Lighthouse.
Performing arts
Lincoln City Cultural Center…Performing and visual arts
Other
Join a free bird walk. These are free and are regularly scheduled by the Seven Capes Bird Alliance (previously the Lincoln City Audobon Society).
Rent fat tire bikes to ride on the beach.
Rent kayaks to explore Siletz Bay, Devils Lake or the Salmon River.
Rent stand up paddle boards to explore Siletz Bay or Devils Lake.
Annual events
You can browse upcoming events at: www.explorelincolncity.com
Retro Expo (Antiques and Collectibles Week)…Held in February, usually the 2nd week.
Festival of Illusions…Held during spring break for Oregon public schools.
Summer Kite Festival…Held in June.
Fall Kite Festival…Held in September.
Sandcastle Contest…Held in August.
Siletz Music Festival…Held in August.
Haunted Taft…Held in October.