Kite Flying

Lincoln City is a place where kite flying is a way of life. On clear summer days when stiff winds blow over the D River Wayside State Park, the sky is filled with scores of kites. The local kite community celebrates two kite festivals each year, the Summer Kite Festival in June, and the Fall Kite Festival, which is held in October at the D River Wayside. Competitions, parades, children’s activities and a sky full of color bring fliers and spectators from all over the world.

Gomberg Kite Productions International
 - Tanger Outlet Center
, 541-996-3083

Northwest Winds
 - 130 SE Hwy 101, 541-994-1004

Winddriven
 - 1529 NW Hwy 101, 541-996-5483

Once In A Blue Moon Gallery
 - 913 SW 51st,
 541-996-3133

Tidepooling

Find some beautiful driftwood, agates, shells, sea creatures, even glass floats if you’re lucky and other treasures after high tide or a big storm. Or get a free tide chart app.

http://www.toptides.com/2014/0/OR.html

Depoe Bay is the closest bay.

Build a Sandcastle

Playing in the sand never gets old. Show off your culinary skills or simply put your creativity to use on our fine sandy beaches. Sand castles sets are provided during your stay and can be found in the garage.

Playgrounds

Olivia Beach Park is located just across the street and has a new play structure for young kids.

Regatta Park, which fronts Devil’s Lake, boasts a state-of-the-art playground for children, as well as a boat launch, walking trails, and an interpretive center. Regatta Park is also home of one of the oldest trees in Oregon, estimated to be 400 years old.

Wecoma Park is on NW 31st and Jetty, with a children’s playground.

Dorchester Park is on NW Neptune and 28th, and has Tennis Courts

Newport also has an amazing playground, Coast Park, with a giant pirate ship slide, just 35 minutes drive south.

Surfing

When the waves break like that you know you need to get on the board. Nelscott Reef, one of the best surfing spots on the West Coast, will give you a great and fun workout you will never forget. Next best is to watch surfers catch a ride!

Shops in Lincoln City cater to both surfing and skateboarding crowds, selling boards, wetsuits, clothing and equipment, along with lessons and lots of firsthand information:

Zugh Life Surf Shop is closest and highly recommended – 3219 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367 – 541-418-2196

Lincoln City Surf Shop – 4792 SE Hwy 101 – 541-996-7433

Safari Town Surf Shop – 3026 NE Hwy 101 – 541-996-6335

Sea Kayaking on Devil’s Lake

Devil’s Lake State Park offers inexpensive kayaking tours on Devils Lake. For other spots, local tour companies offer rentals and guided tours of lakes, rivers, and natural areas. They also have paddle boats.

Crabbing & Clamming

Crabbing & clamming are great activities for any group, any time of the year. The Siletz Bay at the south edge of Lincoln City is a prime spot for both. Crab pots are available for use in the garage, please replace if lost or they will be deducted from your deposit. Dory Cove offers permits for harvesting our local crustaceans. Check the schedule for clam/crabbing clinics.

Charter a Boat

There are plenty of local charter companies to help you get out on the water to go whale watching, fishing, crabbing, or just exploring:

Whale Research Excursions 541-912-6734

Tradewinds Charters, 541-765-2345

Dockside Charters, 541-765-2545

Depoe Bay Ocean Charters, 541-765-3474

Sunset Scenic Flights, 541-764-3304

Historic Nelscott and Taft Districts

Walk around these neighborhoods whose buildings have stood for almost a hundred years. This is a part of Lincoln City you do not want to miss. The Taft district is the next district south of Nelscott on US 101.

Horseback Riding

Green Acres Beach and Trail Rides Information: 541-603-1768 Reservations 541-921-6289

Hiking

Cascade Head Trail #1310

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.

Drift Creek Falls

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 that’s located immediately below you.