Things to do in
Lincoln City
Restaurants
There are many restaurants in Lincoln City, here are some we recommend…
Coffee: Left Coast Coffee
Bakery: My Petite Sweet and the Depoe Baykery.
Breakfast/lunch: Vivian’s or the Otis Cafe, the Wildflower Grill, the Nelscott Breakfast House or Salt.
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. There are many specialty shops in the small malls along Hwy 101. The Christmas Cottage is a Lincoln City institution. Buy a kite at Winddriven, a book at Robert’s Bookshop, or a vinyl record at Output Records.
There are several good art galleries in Lincoln City. Two that we love are the Pacific Artists Co-op Gallery, and the Mossy Creek Pottery, which is just south of Lincoln City.
Find bargains at the more than 50 shops at the Lincoln City Outlet Mall at Hwy 101 and SE 12th St.
Beaches
Lincoln City beaches are beautiful. There are several access parks…. the Taft Waterfront Park, the D River State Recreation Area, and Road’s End State Recreation Area. There are also several access streets…SW 35th St, SW 11th Dr, NW 15th St, NW 26th St and NW 50th St.
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.
See a movie at the vintage Bijou Theatre, built in 1937.
Blow your own masterpiece at the Lincoln City Glass Center.
Try out the ziplines and platforms at the Aerial Park at Salishan Coastal Lodge.
Buy fresh fish at Barnacle Bill’s Seafood Market, serving Lincoln City since 1949
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.