Kid and Family Activities in Lincoln City, Oregon
Hiking in Lincoln City, Oregon
There are two fun and relatively easy hikes located minutes away from the heart of Lincoln City. The first is to Cascade Head Trail, whose trailhead is 10 minutes north of the town. We stayed at this DREAM VRBO located right along the hiking trail, so our commute was only minutes. The view is spectacular! The area is a protected wildlife research region, so please – no dogs and be sure to respect the area by staying on trail. You’ll travel from a low, riparian elevation to a broad and open mountain top with a million dollar view. It’s easy enough to hike with older kids ~ our 6 year old hiked it without issue. There’s lots of cool things to find along the trail!
The second is God’s Thumb (through the Knoll) and is located minutes from Lincoln City’s center. Easily locate the hike here on Alltrails.com. Be sure to keep your dog on a leash for this hike; it’s more heavily-trafficked than Cascade Head so you’re sure to see local healthy folks and tourists alike on this breathtaking hike.
Geocaching in Lincoln City
Our family loves to geocache! If you’re not familiar with this quirky hobby, I have one question for you. Do you love treasure hunting? If so, then geocaching is for you and your family. Whenever we visit Lincoln City, Oregon or the coast, we find dozen caches which never cease to impress us.
Geocaching takes you to the quaintest corners of any city and especially to landmarks like geological markers and pocket parks. Once there, you use the easy-to-use App to get within feet of a hidden container which often contains only a log (which you sign).
Geocaching.com is Ground Zero of the geocaching hobby. Start there – create a free account, and use that smart phone in your pocket to go on an adventure today. Visit Geocaching.com today, do a quick search of your home address, and you’ll be surprised that there are geocaches within 10 minutes of nearly everyone!
On our recent visit to Lincoln City, Oregon, we found family friendly geocaches located all over the city. One of our favorite finds was right on the beach, where we met Joe the sea lion. You can read his story here. The best time to get this geocache is on a rainy day like we did! Otherwise you might encounter too many muggles to snag this find. TFTC!
Where to Eat in Lincoln City, Oregon
There are LOTS of kid friendly and family friendly places to eat in Lincoln City. If you’re looking for a great ADULT trip, check out this Brewery Tour of the Oregon Coast!
One of our favorite family and kid friendly restaurants in Lincoln City is The Wildflower Grill. There is is something for everyone! My husband loves seafood, and their crab cake benedict can’t be beat. Kids go crazy for their French Toast.
Wildflower Grill is a classic coastal restaurant that we love as a family. On a cold, misty morning while visiting Lincoln City, Oregon, their coffee is hot, service is kind and fast, and food is sensational. Check out their menu here.
The Beaches of Lincoln City, Oregon
There’s no shortage of beach access is this amazing oceanside town. Whether you visit in the heat of summer or in the snuggly winter months, you’re sure to find a smaller crowd than you will in towns like Seaside (which draws the Portland crowd) or Newport (which is a major destination for Eugene, Corvallis, and Salem).
Low Tide on a Sunny November Day in Lincoln City, Oregon
Our favorite beach access in Lincoln City, Oregon is at this less-well-known location:
We prefer this location over the super-windy, tourist packed main parking lot in the heart of the city. There are bathrooms here with little foot sprayers to take off the sand from walks on the beach. We pack our favorite wagon with beach necessities and enjoy a full day from this location.
Visit Lincoln City, Oregon with Kids!
Our family loves to visit Lincoln City, Oregon. If you decide to make this incredible trip, here’s how to get there.
Getting There
From I-5:
No matter what large city you’re coming from Oregon, taking I-5 to Salem is a fast route to Lincoln City, Oregon. At Salem, make your way to Highway 22 which will take you close to Lincoln City. Merge onto Highway 18 which will bring you right to the heart of this town, located on Highway 101.
From Central Oregon:
Take Highway 20 though Sisters, then hop on Highway 22 at the Santiam Junction. Travel through Salem on 22. Follow the signs outside of Lincoln City ~ you’ll merge on to Highway 18 just a few miles outside of town.
From Highway 101:
You can always travel the incredible Oregon Coast along Highway 101 to this sensational family friendly town. Be sure to check out this Brewery Tour of the Oregon Coast and make a longer trip out of it!
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