The pleasant atmosphere of the Oregon coast can be a perfect setting for your vacation, and Lincoln City displays its true festive spirit through its annual kite flying festival and cultural events. Besides festivals, visitors can also enjoy the natural attractions, beach activities, and golf in Lincoln City. The variety of Lincoln City hotels, resorts, and campgrounds will keep travelers happy and are sure to inspire them to plan a return trip soon. Whatever the reason for your visit, this charming resort town certainly fulfills every tourist's desire to spend a perfect summer holiday in this city by the beach.

Nestled between the 680-acre legendary Devil's Lake Oregon and seven miles of sandy beaches on the central Oregon Coast, Lincoln City is the prime holiday destination in Lincoln County Oregon. The city is popularly known as the kite capital of the world because of the kite festival held every year, and the steady winds and clear blue skies provide the perfect ambience for kite-flying. The city was established on March 3, 1965, when five local coastal communities were incorporated. These communities were Cutler City, Delake, Oceanlake, Nelscott, and Taft, and the name Lincoln was selected in order to avoid any controversies over using any one community's name. Before incorporation these coastal communities were hubs for vacationers, who would arrive via the scenic Roosevelt Highway (US 101).

A visit to the beach gives you opportunities to enjoy surfing, whale watching and beachcombing. The Lincoln City beach provides great opportunities to ride the ice-cold Oregon waves, and you can also try windsurfing and kitesurfing if you prefer. There are various shops selling surfboards, clothing, and equipment as well as tips and lessons for the surfboarding crowd. Before you head for surf breaks on the city beach, make sure you have all the right equipment; the local shops along Highway 101 can help you find the best beach gear, and you can also inquire about the safest surfing areas if you're new to the activity.

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A trip to the Lincoln City beach will certainly be incomplete without some beachcombing. There are loads of charms scattered around the shore, and visitors frequently go treasure-hunting to find some of the loveliest agates, driftwoods, sea shells, and other trinkets. You can also participate in the annual Finders Keepers Event to enjoy your treasure-hunting adventures with other travelers. This event allows beachcombers to search and keep lovely artistic Japanese fishing floats scattered all over the seven-mile long Lincoln City beach. If you are lucky enough to find one, you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity and other fun and educational information after registering with the Visitor and Convention Bureau.

There are several other things to do in Lincoln City Oregon besides the spectacular beach activities. For instance, you can go bird watching in the area, and the blend of marshlands, hills, and rocky cliffs provide an ideal habitat for species such as the peregrine falcon, migratory waterfowl, ducks, shovelers, cormorants, and grebes. The city is also perfect for golfing activities, as the climate is excellent for both pros and amateur players. Golf in Lincoln City is challenging and fun, with the natural features providing stunning scenery and courses that require both strategy and skill. Among the finest courses to enjoy golf in Lincoln City are The Highlands Golf Course in Gearhart, the Aderbrook Golf Course in Tillamook, and the Chinook Winds Golf Resort, which is located on the city's northern end off Highway 101. Most golf courses are located within a half-hour drive of Lincoln City, so you should have no trouble finding a place to tee off during your trip to the Oregon Coast.