Guidebook for Lincoln City
Parks & Nature
Beach access is from the Olivia Beach community owned staircase down to the beach. A boardwalk leads from the park to the cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The view is a amazing!
Olivia Beach Trail to the Beach
Beach access is from the Olivia Beach community owned staircase down to the beach. A boardwalk leads from the park to the cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The view is a amazing!
This is the closest beach access to the north. It is a short, but very scenic drive. The facilities are brand new: bathroom, drinking fountain, table, benches, bike racks, and surf board racks. Enjoy!
Canyon Drive Park
This is the closest beach access to the north. It is a short, but very scenic drive. The facilities are brand new: bathroom, drinking fountain, table, benches, bike racks, and surf board racks. Enjoy!
Great park with seakayak tours starting here during the summer. Kid activities during the summer, like Junior Ranger. Beautiful little lake.
Devils Lake State Park
Great park with seakayak tours starting here during the summer. Kid activities during the summer, like Junior Ranger. Beautiful little lake.
Off of Hwy 101, South of Lincoln City, flanked by ferns, alder trees and vine maple, Drift Creek Trail winds through the rain-drenched Siuslaw National Forest. The Drift Creek Trail is amazing until you arrive at something even better and bigger that will take your breath away: a 240-foot long cable suspension bridge! Anchored by cables and ties that are cemented into opposing bluffs, the bridge holds over a hundred fifty thousand pounds, so it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. While the bridge does offer a bit of a bounce, the thirty-inch wide tread is perfectly safe and the bird’s-eye view will leave you spellbound. As does Drift Creek Falls, a 75-foot freefall, whopper of a waterfall!
48 locals recommend
Drift Creek Falls Trail 1378 (Trail Head)
BLM Road 1770Off of Hwy 101, South of Lincoln City, flanked by ferns, alder trees and vine maple, Drift Creek Trail winds through the rain-drenched Siuslaw National Forest. The Drift Creek Trail is amazing until you arrive at something even better and bigger that will take your breath away: a 240-foot long cable suspension bridge! Anchored by cables and ties that are cemented into opposing bluffs, the bridge holds over a hundred fifty thousand pounds, so it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. While the bridge does offer a bit of a bounce, the thirty-inch wide tread is perfectly safe and the bird’s-eye view will leave you spellbound. As does Drift Creek Falls, a 75-foot freefall, whopper of a waterfall!
This is further north, en route back to Portland via a scenic route. Yet, this is one our favorite family friendly tourist stops. I’m not exaggerating to say that we’ve been there a dozen times. It’s also a great place to take an easy hike along the Wilson River.
23 locals recommend
Tillamook Forest Center
45500 OR-6This is further north, en route back to Portland via a scenic route. Yet, this is one our favorite family friendly tourist stops. I’m not exaggerating to say that we’ve been there a dozen times. It’s also a great place to take an easy hike along the Wilson River.
It’s a brand new park with a giant shipwreck slide: it’s pretty impressive!
6 locals recommend
Coast Park
100 SW Coast StIt’s a brand new park with a giant shipwreck slide: it’s pretty impressive!
Trail is located within the Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area, north of the Highway 101 and 18 junction 0.5 miles. The south trailhead is located at the corner of Highway 101 and Three Rocks Road. This trail runs north to south within the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area. This Sitka Spruce-Western Hemlock rainforest has been studied by foresters since 1934. This trail is less crowded than the other two popular trails in the area – it is entirely inland and has no viewpoints. Mid-way on the trail near the headwaters of Calkins Creek there remains a grove of six-foot diameter Sitka spruce. Trail has a forested backdrop with large Sitka spruce, Western hemlock, Douglas fir and Red alder.
27 locals recommend
Cascade Head Trail - South Trailhead
Savage RoadTrail is located within the Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area, north of the Highway 101 and 18 junction 0.5 miles. The south trailhead is located at the corner of Highway 101 and Three Rocks Road. This trail runs north to south within the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area. This Sitka Spruce-Western Hemlock rainforest has been studied by foresters since 1934. This trail is less crowded than the other two popular trails in the area – it is entirely inland and has no viewpoints. Mid-way on the trail near the headwaters of Calkins Creek there remains a grove of six-foot diameter Sitka spruce. Trail has a forested backdrop with large Sitka spruce, Western hemlock, Douglas fir and Red alder.
Regatta Park is also home of one of the oldest trees in Oregon, estimated to be 400 years old.
20 locals recommend
Regatta Park
2700 NE 14th StRegatta Park is also home of one of the oldest trees in Oregon, estimated to be 400 years old.
Wecoma Park
Northwest 31st PlaceGreat kid's playground!
Otter Crest Drive is a must not miss if you are traveling south of Olivia Beach. Hwy 1 was turned into a driving park. There are north and south sections, the southern one is one way south, so you can only catch it going that direction. We highly recommend this beautiful drive!
Otter Crest Drive
Otter Crest DriveOtter Crest Drive is a must not miss if you are traveling south of Olivia Beach. Hwy 1 was turned into a driving park. There are north and south sections, the southern one is one way south, so you can only catch it going that direction. We highly recommend this beautiful drive!
We know it is far away, but we have lots of guests traveling the Oregon Coast! If you are going through the redwoods and have the time to stop off, this is about 10 minutes off of 101 and well worth the stop in the redwoods. Take a deep breath and enjoy the splendor!
32 locals recommend
Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail
Bald Hills RoadWe know it is far away, but we have lots of guests traveling the Oregon Coast! If you are going through the redwoods and have the time to stop off, this is about 10 minutes off of 101 and well worth the stop in the redwoods. Take a deep breath and enjoy the splendor!
If you are traveling 101, we highly recommend taking this drive, that runs parallel through the redwoods. Not to be missed!
60 locals recommend
Avenue Of The Giants
Avenue of the GiantsIf you are traveling 101, we highly recommend taking this drive, that runs parallel through the redwoods. Not to be missed!
This beautiful community park is the heart of Olivia Beach. There's a playground, sand volleyball, fire pit, BBQ grills, a big lawn, evergreens, wetlands with a foot bridge, and lovely vine trellises.
Olivia Beach Community Park
This beautiful community park is the heart of Olivia Beach. There's a playground, sand volleyball, fire pit, BBQ grills, a big lawn, evergreens, wetlands with a foot bridge, and lovely vine trellises.
Food Scene
Limited hours, but the burgers are killer and french toast delish. The beignets are worth the splurge! Easy walking distance from the cabins and the southern beach access.
20 locals recommend
Nelscott Cafe
3237 SW Hwy 101Limited hours, but the burgers are killer and french toast delish. The beignets are worth the splurge! Easy walking distance from the cabins and the southern beach access.
Easily the nicest surf and turf place in town...other great places but you can't beat the view! Delicious halibut. Perfect cobbler. Kid-friendly. Somewhat casual or dressy. Worth a splurge.
81 locals recommend
Kyllo’s
1110 NW 1st CTEasily the nicest surf and turf place in town...other great places but you can't beat the view! Delicious halibut. Perfect cobbler. Kid-friendly. Somewhat casual or dressy. Worth a splurge.
Easy walking distance. Best clam chowder. BIG portions. Cheap $5 breakfast. Kid friendly. Busy, but usually not a wait. No windows/view, but cozy coastal atmosphere.
12 locals recommend
Dory Cove Restaurant
2981 SW Hwy 101Easy walking distance. Best clam chowder. BIG portions. Cheap $5 breakfast. Kid friendly. Busy, but usually not a wait. No windows/view, but cozy coastal atmosphere.
Great fresh fish selection. Tasty hand cut chips and fries. Perfect for a family lunch or grabbing some take out for the beach. For a fastfoodish hole in the wall, the food is really great!
21 locals recommend
J's Fish & Chips
1800 SW Hwy 101Great fresh fish selection. Tasty hand cut chips and fries. Perfect for a family lunch or grabbing some take out for the beach. For a fastfoodish hole in the wall, the food is really great!
A family-friendly Oregon classic, beautiful view of the Siletz Bay. At peak season the wait can be long, there's a dock nearby to take a walk. Service can be hit and miss. Nice shrimp salad.
36 locals recommend
Mo's Restaurant
860 Southwest 51st StreetA family-friendly Oregon classic, beautiful view of the Siletz Bay. At peak season the wait can be long, there's a dock nearby to take a walk. Service can be hit and miss. Nice shrimp salad.
Rusty Truck Brewing, great surf and turf menu, tons of screens for any sport, nice happy hour, and live music on the weekends. Family friendly. Country flare/feel. Where the locals go...
7 locals recommend
Roadhouse 101
4649 SW Hwy 101Rusty Truck Brewing, great surf and turf menu, tons of screens for any sport, nice happy hour, and live music on the weekends. Family friendly. Country flare/feel. Where the locals go...
All-American breakfast place, including weak coffee. Friendly service. Our kids love it.
14 locals recommend
Pig 'N Pancake
3910 NE Hwy 101All-American breakfast place, including weak coffee. Friendly service. Our kids love it.
Classic McMenamin's brewery in a strip mall setting. Nice northwest-inspired menu. Great happy hours. Beer is cheaper by the pitcher. :-) Still kid friendly.
28 locals recommend
McMenamins Lighthouse Brewpub
4157 NE Hwy 101Classic McMenamin's brewery in a strip mall setting. Nice northwest-inspired menu. Great happy hours. Beer is cheaper by the pitcher. :-) Still kid friendly.
A delicious country style restaurant. Great menu with seasonal specials. Yummy homemade bread. Perfect for breakfast or lunch with a hike to Drift Creek Falls. In winter they sell amazing whole pies.
26 locals recommend
Otis Cafe
4618 Southeast Highway 101A delicious country style restaurant. Great menu with seasonal specials. Yummy homemade bread. Perfect for breakfast or lunch with a hike to Drift Creek Falls. In winter they sell amazing whole pies.
This place has a great happy hour. You can take a long walk south, and walk off dinner/drinks on the way back. The view is amazing.
11 locals recommend
Inn At Spanish Head Resort Hotel
4009 SW Hwy 101This place has a great happy hour. You can take a long walk south, and walk off dinner/drinks on the way back. The view is amazing.
Meridian Restaurant & Bar
33000 Cape Kiwanda DriveRecommended by a guest for an outstanding brunch!
Great food. Sometimes limited hours (google isn't always right). Local flavor.
38 locals recommend
Wild Flower Grill
4250 NE Hwy 101Great food. Sometimes limited hours (google isn't always right). Local flavor.
Great find with fabulous food and a good selection. Good kids menu as well.
44 locals recommend
Side Door Cafe and Eden Hall
6675 Gleneden Beach LoopGreat find with fabulous food and a good selection. Good kids menu as well.
Great little ice cream shop en route to the coast! McMinnville is a cute little town as well.
12 locals recommend
Serendipity Ice Cream
502 NE 3rd StGreat little ice cream shop en route to the coast! McMinnville is a cute little town as well.
We are HUGE fans of the Red Fox Bakery, which has amazing breads, pastries and amazing sandwiches with yummy macaroons. The day old challah bread is great for french toast!
14 locals recommend
Red Fox Bakery
328 NE Evans StWe are HUGE fans of the Red Fox Bakery, which has amazing breads, pastries and amazing sandwiches with yummy macaroons. The day old challah bread is great for french toast!
Pacific City is a beautiful little beach community to the north, about a half hour drive away. Aside from the impressive Haystack Rock, the main attractions is Pelican Pub & Brewery, a delicious microbrewery with an amazing view--it is also popular among paragliders.
82 locals recommend
Pelican Brewing Company
33180 Cape Kiwanda DrPacific City is a beautiful little beach community to the north, about a half hour drive away. Aside from the impressive Haystack Rock, the main attractions is Pelican Pub & Brewery, a delicious microbrewery with an amazing view--it is also popular among paragliders.
Nye Beach
Foodie haven! Take your pick!
Shopping
This high quality outlet mall has shops for all ages and needs. Walkways are covered and outdoor. Take advantage of no Oregon sales tax. Eateries too. Perfect for teenagers. Very close to the cabins.
36 locals recommend
Tanger Outlet Stores station
This high quality outlet mall has shops for all ages and needs. Walkways are covered and outdoor. Take advantage of no Oregon sales tax. Eateries too. Perfect for teenagers. Very close to the cabins.
red hills market
155 SW 7th StRecommended as a good place to stop en route to the coast.
McMinnville also has a great health food store, Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli, which has ideal picnic supplies.
26 locals recommend
Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli
251 NE 3rd StMcMinnville also has a great health food store, Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli, which has ideal picnic supplies.
Winddriven
1529 NW U.S. 101Go fly a kite!
Northwest Winds Kite Shop
130 SW Hwy 101Go fly a kite!
Arts & Culture
Thriving cultural center for a small city. Lots of concerts and events. The Farmer's Market is really good.
23 locals recommend
Lincoln City Cultural Center
540 NE Hwy 101Thriving cultural center for a small city. Lots of concerts and events. The Farmer's Market is really good.
A must-see location for history, military and plane buffs of all kinds. Great for all ages! See one of America's finest collections of over 30 magnificently restored warbirds including our P-38 Lightning, F4U-Corsair, P51-Mustang, PBY Catalina and SBD Dauntless dive bomber. Explore the Exhibit Hall with rare wartime and aviation artifacts, all housed in a rare World War II Blimp Hangar, the world’s largest wooden structure!
48 locals recommend
Tillamook Air Museum
6030 Hangar RdA must-see location for history, military and plane buffs of all kinds. Great for all ages! See one of America's finest collections of over 30 magnificently restored warbirds including our P-38 Lightning, F4U-Corsair, P51-Mustang, PBY Catalina and SBD Dauntless dive bomber. Explore the Exhibit Hall with rare wartime and aviation artifacts, all housed in a rare World War II Blimp Hangar, the world’s largest wooden structure!
Theatre West of Lincoln City
3536 SW Hwy 101Non-profit local theater company.
Once In A Blue Moon Gallery
913 Southwest 51st StreetFreed Gallery
6119 S U.S. 101Great rotating collection of local artist; next to Sunday Market.
7 locals recommend
Pacific Artists' Co-op Gallery
620 NE Hwy 101Great rotating collection of local artist; next to Sunday Market.
Volta Glass Gallery
4830 US-101Glass blowing art gallery. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10-6
Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio
4821 SW Hwy 101Local glass artist.
Alder House Glass
611 S Immonen RdLocal glass artist.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sweet little beer house is now within walking distance. They don't serve food yet, but allow you to bring your own. Outdoor seating is also available. Sorry, no kiddos.
13 locals recommend
Black Squid Beer House
3001 SW Hwy 101Sweet little beer house is now within walking distance. They don't serve food yet, but allow you to bring your own. Outdoor seating is also available. Sorry, no kiddos.
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
1777 NW 44th StLocal casino is not far away.
Nice spot to find some local flavor. Not recommended for food, since it is spendy and low quality, if they will serve you (once it seemed like too much effort so they declined). But, the real winner is a classic shuffle board to sip a beer or cider with.
11 locals recommend
Salishack Tavern
6725 Gleneden Beach LoopNice spot to find some local flavor. Not recommended for food, since it is spendy and low quality, if they will serve you (once it seemed like too much effort so they declined). But, the real winner is a classic shuffle board to sip a beer or cider with.
Great local find! Perfect for late night food, or we stop by for a cheap breakfast without kids as well. Best fries in town (or anywhere).
6 locals recommend
Old Oregon Saloon
1604 NE Hwy 101Great local find! Perfect for late night food, or we stop by for a cheap breakfast without kids as well. Best fries in town (or anywhere).
Sightseeing
Great winery stop on the way to or from Olivia Beach. Food and wine available.
58 locals recommend
Stoller Family Estate
16161 NE McDougall RdGreat winery stop on the way to or from Olivia Beach. Food and wine available.
Trinity Vineyards
1031 Wahl Ln SGreat little vineyard with tasting room!
Brooks Wine
21101 SE Cherry Blossom LnWinery with a range of food and beverages for all ages.
Sokol Blosser is one of many options for wine tasting en route to the coast. Certified B Corps. Tasting Room hours: Daily from 10am-4pm.
45 locals recommend
Sokol Blosser Winery
5000 NE Sokol Blosser LnSokol Blosser is one of many options for wine tasting en route to the coast. Certified B Corps. Tasting Room hours: Daily from 10am-4pm.
If you are traveling up or down the coast, this is a cute little coastal town to checkout. Blink and you will miss it!
34 locals recommend
Yachats
If you are traveling up or down the coast, this is a cute little coastal town to checkout. Blink and you will miss it!
If you are traveling the coast, Bandon is a cute little town that inspired our love of the coast. Check out the cranberry candy shop, the sand dunes, or go crabbing!
32 locals recommend
Bandon
If you are traveling the coast, Bandon is a cute little town that inspired our love of the coast. Check out the cranberry candy shop, the sand dunes, or go crabbing!
Essentials
Kenny's IGA Food Market
4845 US-101One of the closest grocery stores. Note limited hours.
Kenny's Beachside IGA
2429 NW U.S. 101Grocery shopping on the north side of town.
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital
3043 NE 28th StLincoln City Police Department
1503 SE East Devils Lake RdLocal police.
Lincoln City location is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
After Hours Care: Bayshore Family Medicine provides after hours care coverage. If you have questions about your health outside our normal hours you can reach the on-call physician by calling any of the above phone numbers and following the prompts to contact the on call physician. Our providers strive to return messages within one hour of receiving the message. If you haven't heard from a provider by that time please call again. If you are experiencing a medical emergency please immediately dial 911.
Bayshore Family Medicine
1105 SE Jetty AveLincoln City location is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
After Hours Care: Bayshore Family Medicine provides after hours care coverage. If you have questions about your health outside our normal hours you can reach the on-call physician by calling any of the above phone numbers and following the prompts to contact the on call physician. Our providers strive to return messages within one hour of receiving the message. If you haven't heard from a provider by that time please call again. If you are experiencing a medical emergency please immediately dial 911.
McKay's Market #28
801 SW Hwy 101Closest local grocery store.