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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Things to do in Lincoln City - Oregon Coast Travel Guide

    Published: April 10, 2018 / Updated: January 18, 2023 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Things to do in Lincoln City - Oregon Coast Travel Guide

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    Thinking of vacationing on the Oregon Coast? Here's a quick look at things to do in Lincoln City, with a video reel of our recent Spring Break trip.

    Things to do in Lincoln City Oregon on UrbanBlissLife.com

    While my family and I enjoy traveling to distant places throughout the year, we typically prefer to stay close to home during spring break.

    Last year, I actually was out on a spring break trip of my own with a press trip to the Hawaiian island of Kauai. This year, I was looking forward to a low-key relaxing week at home with the kiddos.

    Lincoln City Oregon Beach

    We can never resist the call of the Pacific Ocean, however, and its glorious beaches that stretch for miles and miles along Highway 101. Luckily, we're just a little over an hour away from the coastline, so we took three days to hop over and spend the last part of spring break on the Oregon Coast.

    While there are many favorite beach towns (Pacific City, Newport, Tillamook, and Astoria, to name a few), we stayed in Lincoln City.

    I made a short video of the highlights of things to do in Lincoln City (and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're over there!).

    Things to do in Lincoln City: Eats

    Kyllo's

    Kyllo's is a Lincoln City classic. It's one of the few beachfront restaurants in town, so it has a beautiful view and serves traditional seafood dishes. The restaurant is large, and great for families. You can't go wrong ordering classics like fish and chips, calamari, or the seafood pasta, but there are also always delicious seasonal specials on the menu.

    Kyllo's Restaurant
    1110 NW 1st CT
    Lincoln City, OR 97367
    HOURS: daily 11:30am - 8pm
    (541) 994-3179
    Visit the Kyllo's Restaurant website for more information.

    calamari at Kyllo's Restaurant
    clam chowder at Kyllo's Restaurant
    shrimp and fries

    Wildflower Grill

    Wildflower Grill is situated right at the entrance of Lincoln City on Highway 101. The back faces a creek, and the house setting is charming. We've only eaten breakfast here, but each time we've been served large platters of delicious fare to start our day.

    The Wildflower Grill
    4250 NE Highway 101
    Lincoln City, Oregon
    (541) 994-9663
    HOURS: Sunday & Monday 7am - 4pm, Tuesday - Saturday 7am - 9pm
    Visit the Wildflower Grill website for more information.

    Wildflower Grill Lincoln City Oregon
    Wildflower Grill Lincoln City Oregon
    Wildflower Grill Lincoln City Oregon

    Mo's

    Mo's Seafood & Chowder is an Oregon Coast institution, with currently nine locations throughout the state. The Mo's in Lincoln City is right on Taft Bay, and has an ample parking lot. It's a great place for families and large groups!

    Mo's Lincoln City
    860 SW 51st Street
    Lincoln City OR
    541-996-2535
    HOURS: daily 10:30am - 9pm
    Visit the Mo's Seafood & Chowder website for more information.

    Mo's Restaurant Lincoln City Oregon
    Mo's Restaurant Lincoln City Oregon
    Lincoln City Oregon Beach

    Lee's Chinese Restaurant

    We drive by Lee's Chinese Restaurant every time we go to the coast, and we finally decided to try it for dinner one night. We loved it! This quiet gem has been in Lincoln City for generations, and serves delicious Chinese and American food, with a decent kids menu.
    Lee's Chinese Restaurant
    Lincoln City, Oregon
    HOURS:
    Visit the Lee's Chinese Restaurant website for more information.

    Lee's Chinese Restaurant Lincoln City Oregon

    Things to do in Lincoln City: Activities

    The most obvious attraction in Lincoln City, Oregon is the coastline, and the numerous sandy beaches that stretch for miles and miles. Outdoor adventurers will love all of the hiking trails nearby, as well as outdoor fun at Devil's Lake, Taft Bay, and Siletz Bay Wildlife Refuge.

    Tide Pools

    tidepools

    The tide pools in Lincoln City beach are a fun place to explore with kids. Just be sure to keep a close eye on the little ones, as waves can come up pretty quickly, and the rocks are slick.

    We didn't get a close look at the tide pools during this recent visit because of the weather, so here's a photo from a few years ago. My kiddos were so little compared to now (see family photos below)! The best time to go is early in the morning during the summertime. That seems to be when you'll see the most marine life.

    Outlet Mall

    In addition to all of the outdoor fun, the outlet mall in Lincoln City is one of the area's most visited attractions by tourists and Oregonians alike. It's a great place to get some steps in when the weather isn't cooperating and you need to get out of the hotel/beach house. There's a Nike store, Justice, Old Navy, North Face, Ann Taylor, Bath & Body Works, and more. The outlets are located at 1500 SE Devils Lake Road, Lincoln City, Oregon. Visit the Lincoln City Outlets website for more information.

    Things to do in Lincoln City: Where to Stay

    We've stayed at the Coho Oceanfront Lodge before, and enjoyed our stay there. It's right on the beach, and perfect for a couples getaway or if you have small children and no pets (they allow small dogs).

    Olivia Beach Vacasa rentals

    Since we like to travel with our dog Kirby (AKA Urban Bliss Dog on Instagram), we usually find dog-friendly Vacasa rentals at Olivia Beach. We've loved the Dog Paddle in past years, but this year we stayed at the Glass Float - also in Olivia Beach. It can sleep up to 8 people, has a hot tub, outdoor shower, and more. We loved having so much room for us, the kids, and Kirby to roam and relax during our vacation.

     

    Olivia Beach airbnb rental house at Lincoln City Oregon
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    Olivia Beach airbnb rental house at Lincoln City Oregon
    Olivia Beach airbnb rental house at Lincoln City Oregon
    Olivia Beach airbnb rental house at Lincoln City Oregon
    Olivia Beach airbnb rental house at Lincoln City Oregon
    Olivia Beach airbnb rental house at Lincoln City Oregon
    Olivia Beach airbnb rental house at Lincoln City Oregon

       

    You can read more about Olivia Beach Cottages in my previous post.

    Oregon Coast Beach Family Fun

    We had a wonderful, relaxing three days at the Oregon Coast this spring break. If you have any questions, you can always post them in the comments below, or join my Food, Wine, and Travel Bliss Facebook group for Urban Bliss Life readers. It's a fun, supportive community where we share our food, wine, and travel tips!

    And since I rarely post family pics on here, I thought I'd share these from our beach trip. Traveling with family is the BEST and I love exploring the world with these wonderful humans - and Kirby too!

    Have you been to Lincoln City, Oregon? If you live outside of Oregon, what's your favorite local getaway within a couple of hours' drive from where you live?

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      1. victoria james says

        September 13, 2018 at 10:32 pm

        I've always wanted to go to Oregon to go foraging for seafood. This has motivated me and given me direction on where to do. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
      2. Fritz Chery says

        April 13, 2018 at 11:53 am

        Me and my friends plan on going to Oregon, I can't wait. We want to hit the mountains, but we will definitely check out the Oregon Coast.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:18 pm

          How fun! Sounds like the perfect trip!

      3. Mama Munchkin says

        April 12, 2018 at 12:08 am

        Yum fried shrimp + gorgeous ocean views. Adding this to our bucket list, so fun!!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:18 pm

          It's the perfect combo!

      4. Nicole says

        April 11, 2018 at 3:45 pm

        Oregan looks like an amazing place, and the food looks soooo good!

        Nicole PArise

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:17 pm

          It truly is! Thanks for stopping by, Nicole!

      5. Erin @ Platings and Pairngs says

        April 11, 2018 at 12:50 pm

        Your rental looks absolutely stunning and like such the perfect place to relax! Love Kyllos for the view and cocktails for sure!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:16 pm

          It was! It was a relaxing trip for sure!

      6. Tamara Belgard says

        April 11, 2018 at 12:26 pm

        Hawaii is fun, but your Oregon getaway looks like it was a blast too, and even included sunshine! Great restaurant recs, can't wait to try them next time I'm in LC.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:15 pm

          It totally is! So many great restaurants!

      7. Rachel says

        April 10, 2018 at 9:21 pm

        What a cool trip! Oregon is at the top of my US-bucket list! Hoping to make it happen soon!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:14 pm

          I hope you get to go, too!

      8. Chelsea says

        April 10, 2018 at 6:05 pm

        The Oregon coast is SO beautiful. I've driven along it twice and could do it a million more times!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:13 pm

          It really is! I love it there so much!

      9. lauren says

        April 10, 2018 at 5:26 pm

        I have never been to the Oregon Coast, but it looks beautiful and you had me at fried shrimp since that is my all time fav!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:12 pm

          I love it too! It's too good!

      10. Pech says

        April 10, 2018 at 5:23 pm

        Yay for family fun and family photos! Wow what a difference between the pics of the kiddos in the tide pools before and this recent visit - I have only driven through Lincoln City (usually grumbling about traffic) and never stopped, but gee if maybe that was my destination instead of trying to get through it, it wouldn't be so bad! 🤣

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:11 pm

          LOL! It's definitely worth stopping by!

      11. Angie says

        April 10, 2018 at 3:47 pm

        The Oregon Coast is still one of my absolute favorite vacation spots. We've never stayed in Lincoln City, but now I want to-it looks lovely.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:08 pm

          It's such a great place to visit!

      12. Alayna says

        April 10, 2018 at 3:28 pm

        You know when I think of Oregon, I often forget about the beaches. Great reminder to check these out!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:07 pm

          You'll definitely have to! :)

      13. Kelsey says

        April 10, 2018 at 1:24 pm

        Lovely! I've been enjoying Lincoln City my whole life and this post made me smile. Great picks- some of my favorite restaurants and activities too!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:06 pm

          Thanks so much for the nice comment, Kelsey!

      14. Brittany Nicole says

        April 10, 2018 at 1:17 pm

        This is such a great guide to Lincoln City! My mom and I love coming here about once a year for a mother-daughter trip, and we love eating at Mo's :) xo, Brittany Nicole

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:05 pm

          What a fun tradition! Thanks, Brittany!

      15. Kurt Jacobson says

        April 10, 2018 at 1:14 pm

        Well done video!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          April 16, 2018 at 6:04 pm

          Thank you, Kurt!

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