Lincoln City, located on the Oregon Coast in Lincoln County, boasts 7.5 miles of sprawling sandy beaches, beautiful rivers such as the Salmon River and Cascade Head, and also Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge, which adorns the southern part of city. With magnificent natural beauty, Lincoln City has a lot to offer simply by stepping outside. The following are a few activities to check out while visiting the alluring Lincoln City, Oregon.
Head to the Water
With numerous parks and trails meandering through the woods, open spaces, and along the coast of the city, Lincoln City is an outdoorsman’s paradise. Bordered by the 680-acre Devils Lake on the east, the city offers ample water activities as well, including a plethora of fishing options. Rent a boat and buy bait and tackle at Blue Heron Landing for a beautiful day of fishing, or take to the lake in a canoe, kayak, motor boat, pontoon boat, hydrobike or jet ski for hours of fun! For more information about Blue Heron Landing, click: here.
Lighthouse Views
Explore beautiful tide pools and witness Oregon’s tallest lighthouse at Yaquina Head Natural Area. Standing at 93 feet tall, the lighthouse has been a beacon of guidance since it was first built in 1873. Make sure to check out the little off-shore islands in the Natural Area, too, as the Oregon coast is a year-round sanctuary for harbor seals and a spring-summer home for thousands of nesting seabirds. If you are spending a summertime Oregon Beach vacation in Lincoln City, be sure to check the coast for gray whales, as they tend to feed in the shallow waters around the headland during these months. For more information on visits to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, click: here.
Explore Your Culinary Side
If you find yourself visiting Lincoln City on a rainy day, check out The Culinary Center. Express your inner foodie or chef and experience a variety of foods of the Pacific Northwest. The Culinary Center in Lincoln City offers a wide assortment of classes to choose from based on different skill sets and interests. The center also features locally grown and raised foods including organic vegetables, grass-fed natural meats, prairie-raised chickens and a vast array of fresh, local seafood and shellfish, of course. For more information on visiting The Culinary Center in Lincoln City, click: here.
Take a Hike
If you’re looking for a breathtaking adventure while vacationing in Lincoln City, check out Drift Creek Falls for a hiking experience you won’t soon forget. A 1.5 mile, moderately difficult hike that traverses rock and native materials, a trek at Drift Creek Falls also offers a trail across a suspension bridge that overlooks a waterfall, providing an aerial view of the rain forest canopies. For more information, call (503) 392-3161.
So the next time you book an Oregon Beach vacation, take a day to spend time in Lincoln City and check out some of these great activities to help guide you along the way.
