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Explore Lincoln City

With everything from colorful kite festivals to fresh catch feasts to hand-blown glass floats, Lincoln City is one place, endless adventure.
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Explore Lincoln City

Discover the places, activities and experiences you weren’t expecting to find.

With over seven miles to explore, you'll find soft, sandy beaches, hidden treasures and memories not soon forgotten. Unearth every inch of Lincoln City and see why so many folks come for a weekend and keep coming back for a lifetime.

Sandcastle Contest 2022

Discover your inner sculptor as you mold sand, shells, seaweed and whatever else you can find on the beach into whatever you can dream up.

Taking place August 13, 2022, the Lincoln City Sandcastle Contest at Siletz Bay is a wondrous, fun-filled day celebrating one of Lincoln City’s best adventures—playing on our beaches. Take part in the Sandcastle Contest, held at Siletz Bay in the Historic Taft District presented by Mo’s Lincoln City. Head to SW 51st Street and watch the sand come to life with categories like mermaids, chowder heads, cruise ships, and more.

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EXPLORIENCES PASSPORT

Check-in with our mobile passport when you complete Exploriences for your chance to join our Explorers Club where you can win awesome prizes.

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Exploriences

Discover Lincoln City's Exploriences program, a series of free, hands-on learning events led by local experts.

Add some local knowledge to the souvenirs you bring home from Lincoln City. Take part in beachcombing, tide pooling, clamming, crabbing, and hiking. Participate in five different Exploriences and win fabulous prizes!

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SPECIAL DROPS

You'll find our Float Fairies in a generous mood from time to time. Throughout the year extra glass floats are placed on Lincoln City beaches to find and keep. See which dates you can find more floats this year.

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Finders Keepers 2022

Discover random acts of findness during Oregon's best treasure hunt.

Glass floats are back for another year. Be on the lookout for the colorful twinkle of a hand-blown glass float when you’re exploring our beaches. As the name says, Finders Keepers!

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What's New in the Lincoln City Outlets We've seen some new faces popping up in the Lincoln City Outlets. From a hot sauce shop to unique and independently owned boutiques, you'll definitely want to stop during your next trip.

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How To Travel More Sustainably Visiting the Oregon Coast is widely known as a 'breath of fresh air' and a 'perfect reset' and 'good for the soul'. We want to keep it that way. Here are some ways you can visit more sustainably.

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Summer Fun to Check Out The sunshine has returned and Lincoln City is buzzing with fun summer things to do. From live music to recent business openings, you'll find plenty to do during your trip.

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