Location: Lincoln City
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What to do and see in Lincoln City, Oregon (OR): The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Lincoln City is a city in Lincoln County on the Oregon Coast between Tillamook and Newport. It is named after the county, which was named in honor of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. The population was estimated to be 8,452 in 2016. During the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, this city was the first in the path of totality to view a total solar eclipse.
Restaurants in Lincoln City
1. Lincoln City Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Arts and cultural center in renovated school located on Highway 101 in central Lincoln City. In addition to hosting the Lincoln City Visitors Center, we have an art gallery, performing arts auditorium, gift shop of local artists and multiple arts classrooms. On weekends we host the Lincoln City Farmer's Market on the front lawn in summers and indoors during winter.
Reviewed By winetravelor102
Lincoln City Cultural Center truly does put the "cult" in "culture". I went there and learned the ways of the Jesuit.
2. North Lincoln County Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
The mission of the museum is to provide the public with an educational resource dedicated to the interpretation and preservation of North Lincoln County History.
Reviewed By suzans992
This small town museum is top notch! It tells the story of the central coast, offers interactive displays for kids, and houses the wonderful glass float collection of Dr. Nick Simpson, a local dentist. Every time you turn a corner you’ll be surprised at what you see and learn! The Lincoln City Historical Society is a definite must-see.
3. Siletz Bay Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By RebelReader - Milton Freewater, United States
Have an aunt that lives within walking distance from the park, we go visit her then head out and walk along the beach. Drift wood galore, if you're into that kinda thing.
4. Taft Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By kiltsmum
This lovely little beach is worth a look. Lots of "fiddly-bits" to find at low tide if you like looking for shells and agates. Sea lions sunbathe across the reach (and occasionally come over for a closer look at us humans). There's Mo's if you want lunch, and a wonderful arcade/ice cream shop across the street for sweet treats. The street leading to the beach is lined with places to stay, and shopping/groceries are a short walk away for convenience. There's not a lot of parking, but it's worth the trouble of waiting for a spot.
5. D River State Recreation Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By 301kenm - Woodburn, United States
great place to go and wade n the ocean, walk on the beach, sun bathe weather ok. at the entrance to the ocean of the worlds shortest river. great to just watch watch the wave come and go seeing what gets left after high tide. agates are easy to find as well as mny sea shells and drift wood.
6. Regatta Grounds Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By heddybo26 - Vancouver, United States
We've been visiting this park for years when we are in town. It's such a big and fun park with the really neat play structure. They also have an area for kids to play in the sand and water.
7. Roads End State Recreation Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By COO-TravelGuy - Lincoln City, United States
As the subject says, this is my go to beach. It is off of PCH (101) by about a mile. If you are coming from the north, turn right at the Safeway. The fact that it is not right on PCH leads to smaller crowds (compared to D River Wayside in central Lincoln City that is right on PCH). There is ample parking in the lot, bit because this is not on a highway you can also park on the street. But lets be honest, EVERY beach in Lincoln City is very busy in the summer. Roads End is not an agate searching beach. It is a relax beach, walk the shore beach, enjoy and relax beach. BUT it is also an incredible tidepool beach if you can manage to visit at a very low tide, or a minus low tide. If you are coming over for the weekend from inside Oregon, you should definitely look at the tide tables. Walking to the north end towards Cascade Head you will almost always see a bald eagle sitting on a tree looking for critters. If you are here for a minus tide and walk north to Cascade Head...wow, you will go home with such incredible memories (memories only people, it is illegal to take home sea stars).
8. Prehistoric
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 312 reviews
Prehistoric specializes in the worlds finest fossils, minerals, and meteorites.. Come face to face with our animatronic baby trex as it comes to life. Break your own geode machine and a large kids educational toy area. Price ranges from 1 dollar to millions of dollars. We have spared no expense to offer an experience that is so totally different from your normal rock shop. All of our pocket stones are hand polished to give a higher polish and more natural shape. Our fossils are all originals from all over the world. Many clients stumble with what to call this wonderful place... Store, Gallery, Museum.. Well it is all of those things and more. Prehistoric also takes great pride in offering free classes and donations to schools all over the country. We have in our first 4 months of business reached over 500 students and children. We are very proud to be a part of this community..
Reviewed By DanW440 - Portland, United States
This is a great attraction, part museum and part rock shop. Their displays are very interesting and all of their inventory is well curated. I took my grandchildren on a weekend visit and they were fascinated the entire time. SO much to look at and so much to consider buying - realistically for any budget.
9. Abraham Lincoln Memorial Statue
10. Lincoln City Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 386 reviews
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Hollister, Nike, Under Armour, Nautica, Reebok, Coach, Columbia, Jones New York and many more.
Reviewed By LisaC357 - Surrey, Canada
A great place to shop. Many different type of stores to choose from including Coach, Old Navy, Nike and many different types to suit everyone’s needs. No tax on top is the cream on the crop!!
