Lincoln City

Lincoln City is a town on the central coast of Oregon. At the D River State Recreation Site, the short D River connects Devil’s Lake to a sandy Pacific beach. The Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area has trails and a campground. A collection of Japanese glass fishing floats is a highlight at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum. The Roads End State Recreation Site features tide pools, islands and a hidden cove.
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Chinook Winds Casino Resort
1. Chinook Winds Casino Resort
4.1
(14907)
Casino
Fun & Games
Beachfront property featuring a low-key hotel with an indoor pool & an adjacent 24-hour casino.
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Beach front rooms are unbelievable for what you can pay. Lots of room rate specials . The staff at front desk , Nick , and the rest of team fantastic. Clean beach , almost private like. Seafood Grill is a good America food restaurant. Big portions of homemade style dishes. Most of all ,Pet friendly !!! Casino and Golf Course not bad either. 20yrs and we go as often as possible.
We had the best time at Chinook Winds Resort! We stayed for the Battle4Eagle bodybuilding show and the staff was great but the highlight of our stay was the beds!!! They were the most comfortable beds we had ever had experienced. I brought my own sheets because of the tan which is already makes it awkward to sleep but those beds were so comfortable I actually fell asleep quickly! And that’s saying something coming from me who suffers from the worst insomnia that gets worse when I’m stressed. Thank y’all for the best sleep me and my husband have gotten in years!! Listening to the ocean all night helped too…. But the beds!!! Did i mention the beds??? The pic is the view from the room! It’s so beautiful and peaceful there🥰
Room was clean and comfortable with fireplace and oceanview balcony. Service was friendly, courteous and prompt. Our 2 queen beds were very comfy. Enjoyed the placement of couch near balcony and fireplace as it was cozy with a view of the ocean. Will stay here again.
This is specifically reviewed for Siletz Bay Cafe – who's mission statement should read something like this: "Siletz Bay Cafe: come for the food, stay for the disappointment. Expect terrible service, *false menu promises, bad math, and a manager whose attitude could give Gordon Ramsay a complex." What used to be a buffet still runs like one — complete with below-subpar buffet-style service, just minus the actual buffet. This was the single worst dining experience five of us have ever encountered. From painfully slow service and missing food to a bill full of errors, the entire experience was a masterclass in how not to run a restaurant. Once the order finally arrived, we were missing one of the four. We brought it to their attention, then we waited...and waited, and waited some more. Getting up to inquire about the missing order, it is brought to the table (after the meal was mostly finished) and then the bill came. When we were handed the bill, we were told we’d been erroneously charged for three items instead of two. The bill had supposedly been corrected — they added a “payment” for the extra item — and while the subtotal looked accurate, the grand total still included the overcharge. When the manager finally arrived to address the issues, she came in full-blown attitude mode, offering more questions than answers and managing to take absolutely zero accountability. *false menu promises: their “grilled cheesy cornbread toast” was grilled, vaguely cheesy, and absolutely not cornbread — just toast wearing the faint memory of cheese from the bottom of some frying pan.
The security guards do not know how to do their jobs! They also like to follow you and harass you if you look younger than 50. I’ve been here 3-4 times each time I spend over 200$ and win nothing. I wouldn’t come here. Whoever was in the patrol car at about 7pm on 10/31/25 needs to get some more training and possibly a work out routine. When we had enough of chinook and their profiling ways we went to spirit mountain and actually won money. If you want to have a good time and have a decent chance at winning at least something go to spirit mountain or three rivers. They obviously have the wrong priorities and busy nights and don’t know how to handle it.
Isn't in my top 10 favorite casino's. And I think if you drive all the way down to the beach with your family why would you want to go gamble? Spend quality time with family make good memories. That's my take on it.
After driving 8 hours to have an anniversary stay and promised a king room on the top floor and ocean view suite.....we were assigned a 3 Rd floor and double queen beds. Not cool. We were extremely disappointed and the desk held was sadly cold and uncaring. Don't be surprised if you end up sleeping in your car with this kind of Hotel.
Loved our stay here! The rooms are spacious, clean & comfortable! Plenty of towels and soap! Free coffee every morning. We had an ocean view and it was absolutely gorgeous!! Cons: -Rooms are Not in the casino itself (but view of the ocean makes up for it & shuttle on property) -pool is in another building -registration is in different building
Lincoln City Glass Center
2. Lincoln City Glass Center
4.8
(1890)
Artist
Museums
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Make your own floats or jellyfish or paper weight or heart. There are also options for candle holders or bowls. You can also pick out your own colors. The people who help are very professional and informative. The shop is really fun with items for all price ranges and tastes. This is a great place. Items are stamped with location and beautiful. All employees we encountered were very kind and helpful
If you didn't get lucky finding a glass float on the beach, no worries! You can make your own! But be sure to sign up in advance as slots (30 minutes each) fill up days ahead of time, especially in the busy summer months. We booked two back to back sessions so we could both create an item while the other person takes pictures. The artists there have been doing glass work for years and will help bring your design to life! All you have to do is pick the colors and design and they'll guide you through the process! Be sure to wear close toed shoes. Medium sized (grapefruit size) floats are $75.
What an incredible experience! My husband and I finally got to make our own blown glass. This is a photo of the float he was making yesterday. The professional glass blowers are informative and you get to do quite a bit of the process. I highly recommend it. The entire staff was so nice. We will go back.
We made some fantastic glass here. Walked in and set up an appointment to be guided through the hands on process of making a float and a paperweight. Our Artist was an outstanding teacher, exceptional actually. It was one of those unforgettable experiences where you handle dangerous objects safely. Do not pass this experience by! We are still talking about it days later as we look at the art we created. See photos
My visit to the Lincoln City Glass Center was absolutely unforgettable. The staff here are some of the nicest, most polite people you’ll ever meet. They are all very welcoming, patient, and genuinely passionate about what they do. From the moment you walk in, you feel taken care of and appreciated. The craftsmanship on display is nothing short of extraordinary. The glass-blown pieces are off the charts stunning each one a masterpiece created by incredibly skilled and talented artists. Watching them work is mesmerizing you can see the years of dedication and artistry in every swirl of color and every perfect curve of glass. If you’re coming to Lincoln City, this place is an absolute must. Whether you’re watching the process, participating in making your own piece, and choosing your own colors,or browsing the beautiful finished creations, you’ll be amazed from start to finish. And trust me you’ll want to bring a piece home with you. It’s not just glass art it’s a memory you can hold onto and cherish forever. They also make great gifts. Lincoln City Glass Center gets my highest recommendation. Don’t miss it!
Beautiful glass blown by such talented people. So many amazing pieces to look at. You can even stand and watch the artists at work. Really worth the stop. Free parking is available in the back lot.
Absolutely wonderful sales associate, really friendly and helpful, many beautiful glass art here to look at; From glass animal necklaces to bracelets, to fish, jellyfish and turtles, and many many more unique artistry! Came here for my birthday, absolutely loved it. My kids loved it, will come again!!! They have more beautiful artwork but I don't have any pictures, but please come here and get yourself or a loved one something neat!!!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
One of the coolest things we’ve ever done. Or hottest! Volcano heat cooking in the those kilns. Eric was a great teacher. We’ve been to Lincoln City many times but the weather forced us indoors this year. Such a great activity to do even if it’s not raining.
Lincoln City Outlets
3. Lincoln City Outlets
4.3
(5411)
Outlet mall
Shopping
Large open-air complex with outlets of well-known stores, plus snack & dessert shops.
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It is a great shopping outlets that have a great varieties of retails. Price is discounted with quality items. Love the vibe here. The parking lot is ample with many restaurants nearbyz I had a great experience here
Most of the high end retailers are gone. Tools&More are tools&less. Coach not much for men. No luggage. Mostly purses for women. The arcade was closed at 3:15pm on Friday. Appeared to be full retail. No longer an outlet for savings.
Not a horrible outlet considering the location. Parking kinda sucks. Went in a Saturday and Old Navy was closed. As with any outlet, you are not going to save money buying there but it does expose you to brands you may not have been able to get otherwise.
In August 2023 we went on a Roadtrip exploring the west coast on our second week. Since we were not spending a night in Lincoln City and were just driving through we decided to check out the Lincoln City Outlets. For such a small town, the outlets have been really amazing. They offer so many stores and restaurants, the selection is huge. I will definitely revisit this place again when I will come back
We love it here. Salt is an amazing coffee house that also serves fun drinks and yummy snacks. Definitely worth a stop for this place alone, but Columbia and North Face deals are amazing too.
If you've been to one, you've been to them all. Which is a blessing and a curse. You know what you're getting going in. There is a parking garage, it's not obvious when you turn in to the lot. But don't even bother with the tiny central parking lot.
Went to the North Face outlet. Great deals on hoodies. Lincoln city outlets were clean and convenient for parking. I can only image how crazy this place gets around Christmas.
I love the Levi's Outlet store. But noticed there are ZERO stores that sell clothing for 10-12 year Olds. They have the baby up to 6x and then some teen. The tweens miss out.
Prehistoric Rocks Fossils Minerals
4. Prehistoric Rocks Fossils Minerals
4.6
(1770)
Rock shop
Museums
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Such a cute and fun store! The owners were amazingly friendly and very helpful. We found some really beautiful items including a lovely display of preserved butterflies. The kids had a hard time picking just one thing, but in the end we all left very happy. Thank you for the wonderful memory during a stormy fall day. I highly recommend stopping by!
Extensive collection of fossils, dinosaur toys, rock and minerals ranging in price from $5 to $5,000. The megalodon shark teeth and the break open a geode station were particularly cool! Plan at least 30-45 minutes for your visit if you want to see everything they have on display!
This store is the main reason I travel to the oregon coast. Everything about this store is amazing, the atmosphere, the products and the owner. Everything there is at a reasonable price so you're already getting a deal! Can't wait to go back and add more to my collection!!
NEAT!! So many awesome prehistoric pieces to admire. Wall to wall "ouhhh" and "ahhh" for all ages. We were on a mission to find rocks and stumbled upon their break your own geode! Friendly staff more than willing to help. We'll absolutely be back again next time we're at the coast!
This is a new favorite for our family. The kids love the dinosaurs, rocks/stones, and jewelry. We all love just walking around looking at things, but definitely don't leave without finding something we "can't live without."
We had a great experience here with our grandchildren. The owners are great and made it fun for all ages. There are interesting exhibits, fossils, and taxidermy wild animals. The highlights for our family was the geode cracking and the panning for rocks and fossils. We highly recommend stopping here!
Super cool place with excellent staff. Feels like a museum but you can buy the items in the exhibit. Not overly priced and always something new to see in here! I'd recommend stopping by just to check it out!
Amazing people. Awesome shop with lots to do and see. Highly recommend checking it out!
Drift Creek Covered Bridge
5. Drift Creek Covered Bridge
4.6
(299)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Quaint covered wooden bridge relocated 8 mi. from the site where it was originally built in 1914.
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In all the years I've been driving to the coast up highway 18 I've never been able to make the turn to the covered bridge! Happy we finally stopped but wouldn't make a special trip just for the bridge. We only stopped on our way back down the hill from hiking up to Drift Creek Falls and suspension bridge. There is a porto-potty there, looks like private property, but there wasn't a sign saying not for public use or no trespassing, so we took our chances. There is a picnic table next to the creek and would be a pretty spot for a picnic or even to hang out and read. Nice and shady in spots and since it's right next to the creek you can hear it, so relaxing and beautiful there! There are a few informational plaques posted with some facts about the bridge and under the cover of the bridge, a "guestbook” you can sign, and there we found a printout featuring the full story of the bridge and its reconstruction. Pretty cool to see what can be accomplished when you put your mind to a task and stick with it! Now that I've been there once, I don't feel a need to go again, unless I'm with friends whom have a desire to visit. At least I know what the road looks like past the highway - it has been a bit intimidating in the past (also, sneaks up on a person!). Still a worthwhile, free, coastal activity.
Great adventuring find. Absolutely beautiful covered bridge! Foot traffic only, no vehicles. Parking on the right in front of the green barn. If you geocache it could use a new 1/2 gal container, 🫙 happened across it on the bench all contents soaked including log. Wish I had something with me to replace it with.
It was a beautiful day for a nice Autumn Drive to the Oregon Coast, and I decided to stop by here on my way to Lincoln City. It's Cool that they restored it but some of the stuff was kind of overgrown and a couple of prickly vines were growing from the ceiling of the Covered Bridge and you can't really drive through it because it sits on someone's private property but it's really Cool to check out!!
Beautiful bridge and story. Even on a rainy day was definitely worth the stop.
We got caught the lincoln city, traffic, coming back from the beach.And we found this side road. This is a beautiful drive following a creek along the way. Then we discovered this covered bridge, beautiful place. Thank you to the people that preserved it and rebuild it.
Lovely place to stop. Quaint bit of local history makes the side trip worth it.
Very impressive bridge across the river and very scenic would recommend for anyone.
1st time here. Found this place just driving by on my way to the drift creek falls trail. Saw the sign & bridge and had to stop to walk across it. Love the park like setting with a picnic table & benches. Even the porta potty was much appreciated. Great little covered bridge with a creek running under it.
Roads End State Recreation Site
6. Roads End State Recreation Site
4.6
(2229)
State park
Outdoor Activities
Secluded recreational area featuring a beach, picnicking, a viewing area, restrooms & wildlife.
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Roads end has become one of our favorite vacation spots. The vacation houses are always great and The beach is forever changing so we never know what to expect. sometimes it’s exposed rock where we find lots of agates, sea glass, seashells, marbles ect. Sometimes it’s just sand. We love it either way. When the tide is low You can walk out around the end of the cliffs and find lots of star fish.
A Great Spot for Relaxation with Beautiful Scenery A wonderful place to relax with beautiful views, but there are only a few picnic tables available. The path to the beach isn't well-developed, making it a bit slippery with pebbles. The houses along the coast make it feel less nature-friendly, but if you walk further in the opposite direction, the stunning cliff views amidst the mist are breathtaking. It's a recommendable place.
Nice little spot. There is however a warning at the moment (see pics for the sign with the name) and one or two dead seals on the beach. One of the carcas someone put a bunch of sand on top... there are a few picnic benches and a public restroom. Plenty of parking when we went but compared to other beaches there isnt much, so may be full on a busy day. We took Logan in and right after we saw the deer crossing sign saw 8 or so of them, so definitely keep aware of the road.
Roads End is the end of the beach at Lincoln City to the north ending in cliffs. It is a great beach that is less traveled. The north ending has cool rocks, cliffs, and tide pools. The beach is easy to walk and filled with families.
On a recent trip to the Oregon coast, THIS was my favorite beach we experienced. Available parking in a relatively small lot, not many people, quiet, plus— saw crabs and seagulls and even a dragonfly!
Fog didn't burn off, but I'm sure more impressive when it's a clear day.
Roads End State Recreation Site is an absolutely stunning coastal spot. The beach is wide, clean, and framed by beautiful rock formations that make the scenery feel like a postcard. It’s perfect for walking barefoot along the shore, watching the sunset, or just relaxing while listening to the waves. Access is easy, with plenty of parking available. It’s also a great place for birdwatching or searching for seashells and small marine life among the rocks. At low tide, you can explore hidden coves and rocky areas that feel almost magical. A peaceful, natural gem that’s perfect for slowing down and enjoying the beauty of the Oregon coast.
A great place to get out and stretch your legs with great views of the beach and easy access to the sand. This is one of my favorite state beaches in Lincoln city
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Other notable attractions

Connie Hansen Garden Conservancy
Garden
Nature & Parks
1-acre garden offering many rhododendrons, shrubs & perennials, plus a library, tours & a gift shop.
Mossy Creek Pottery
Pottery store
Museums
Alder House Glass
Artist
Museums
D River State Recreation Site
State park
Nature & Parks
The D River flows just 120 ft. from Devils Lake into the ocean at this state-administered area.
North Lincoln County Historical Museum
Museum
History Museums
Museum featuring exhibits on North Lincoln County's history in a fire hall built in 1941.
Siletz Bay Park
Park
Nature & Parks
Compact green space overlooking Siletz Bay, with views & a gazebo housing educational information.
Taft
Outdoor Activities
Beaches
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Cultural center
Art gallery
Sunday Lincoln City Farmers & Crafters Market
Shopping
Flea & Street Markets
Little Antique Mall
Antique store
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My family stays in Lincoln City for a weekend every year, and we usually end up spending a lot of time in Newport, right up the road from there. Yaquina Head Lighthouse in Newport is cool, you can go look at the tidepools there!! Devil's punchbowl is also around there, it's pretty cool. Newport has a cool historic bayfront, with cutesy shopping and such. You can almost always see a bunch of deals hanging out at the docks on bayfront.The Oregon Coast Aquarium is in Newport too! Lincoln City itself has the casino, which is cool if you're into casinos! As for food, I'm not sure about vegan options, though i think Oregon tends to be vegan friendly, but we always make sure to eat at Moe's for their clam chowder while in Lincoln City. Obviously that wouldn't appeal to a vegan, but if they have anything in the menu that would work, I bet it'd be delicious!
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