Day Trips & Scenic Drives

Scenic Drives & Viewpoints From gorgeous views of the coastline to beautiful hikes to pristine dunes—bring your camera and your sense of wonder to Lincoln City.

Natural Wonders Our coast is full of natural wonders, from 300-foot waterfalls to ghost forests to giant, ancient rocks rising from the sea.

Top Central Coast Attractions The Heart of the Oregon Coast is famous for its historic railroads, cheese factories, glass artisans and, of course, its rugged beauty.

Lighthouses Walk up the narrow metal spiral staircase until you reach the summit, where you’ll find a giant, gleaming light wrapped in glass and mirrors.

Wine Country An hour east of Lincoln City, enjoy the pop of a cork and the burble of glasses being filled in the lush, rolling hills of Yamhill Valley.

Neskowin (North) With a general store, restaurants, ocean cottages and a beautiful sea stack rock in the distance, time moves a little slower in Neskowin.

Pacific City (North) With its long, rambling beach, dramatic sea stack rock and dory boats joining surfers in the sea, it’s easy to fall in love with Pacific City.

Tillamook (North) An aviation museum, stories of pioneers, epic hikes, a thriving culinary scene and a world-famous cheese factory—welcome to Tillamook.

Garibaldi (North) Nestled into the hills just north of Tillamook rests a small fishing village with a love of history and fresh seafood—Garibaldi gives its all.

Depoe Bay (South) High on the cliffs eight miles south of Lincoln City, Depoe Bay provides dramatic views of fishing boats, winter storms and migrating whales.

Newport (South) Explore Newport’s working waterfront, see live music in the Historic Nye Beach district and watch the sun set behind the Yaquina Bay Bridge.

Waldport (South) The Alsea River winds its way to the Pacific Ocean through gorgeous estuaries and a long beautiful beach, creating the serenity of Waldport.

Yachats (South) Discover the beauty of majestic headlands, jagged shorelines and romantic lighthouses in the coastal village of Yachats.

Explore Lincoln City Discover over seven miles of Oregon coastline in Lincoln City. Explore by beach or beach town. There are surprises big and small everywhere you look.