Lincoln City combines a long, walkable beach with offerings centered on glass, culture and water. More than seven walkable miles of beach stretch from Roads End to Siletz Bay, with a variety of options at the lake and bay as well. When choosing where to stay, it’s worth first considering whether coastal scenery, hands-on arts experiences or activities on the water will shape your travel plans.

Beach and Coastal Scenery

The more than seven miles of beach from Roads End to Siletz Bay can be explored on foot. At Roads End State Recreation Site, tide pools, islands, a headland and a hidden cove are part of the coastal landscape. Those interested in surfing will find a wide range at Nelscott Reef: waves range from waist-high to swells of more than 40 feet. The flat, continuous stretch of beach is also suitable for riding fat-tire bikes.

Glass, Art and Culture

Through Finders Keepers, more than 3,000 artisan-made glass floats are placed along Lincoln City’s seven-mile coastline year-round for visitors to find and keep. They are located above the high-water line and below the beach embankment. This placement offers a specific point of reference when looking for the floats on the beach.

The Lincoln City Cultural Center is housed in the historic DeLake School building. Its facilities include an event hall, an art gallery and a visitor information center; there are also studios for dance, pottery, textiles, yoga and other activities. At the Lincoln City Glass Center, visitors can blow glass under guidance and make their own glass artworks. The cultural offerings therefore range from event and gallery spaces to hands-on glassworking.

Seasonal Events

D River State Recreation Site hosts two of the world’s largest kite festivals every year in June and September. If you want to plan your trip around one of the festivals, check the specific dates in advance; event arrangements may change.

Activities at the Lake and Bay

Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area offers a different selection from the coast. The 685-acre lake is unaffected by coastal winds and invites visitors to paddle, fish and go boating. Kayaking on Devils Lake is also among the water sports available in Lincoln City. Siletz Bay offers a different focus: crabbing, clamming and watching sunsets. This lets you distinguish the water activities mentioned according to whether you’d like to spend time on a lake or in a bay.

Siletz Bay was once a working harbor from which ships transported timber to distant countries. There is also a pier on the bay. This history adds another perspective on the area alongside today’s opportunities for crabbing and clamming.

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