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A Family Getaway in Lincoln City, Oregon

Aug 3, 2026, 11:35 AM

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Originally published on Northwest Travel & Life.

Along the sun-dappled Oregon Coast, Lincoln City is a quieter favorite getaway, and that’s exactly where its charm lies. A family weekend here is filled with educational escapes and sensory experiences, thanks not only to its tide pools and beaches, but also to its parks and family-friendly activities.

Begin your journey at NW 15th Street beach access for a free “Tide Pool Explorience,” where guides from the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition lead young adventurers through a one-hour tour spotting sea stars, anemones and urchins. There’s also the beach-side Finders Keepers hunt, where more than 3,000 handcrafted glass floats hide along the sands, and the rule is simple—find one, it’s yours.

For some dry-land thrills, head to the Schooner Creek Discovery Park. Although you could take a break and let the kids play here, this park is an inclusive, accessible playground that invites every child and adult to swing, climb and explore among nature-inspired elements. For families with older children, the Lincoln City Glass Center offers a thrilling glass-blowing session where teens can shape molten color into floats, bowls or paperweights, turning creativity into keepsakes.

When it’s time to unwind, families will feel right at home at the Anchor Inn Resort, a historic landmark near Taft Beach with a sandbox play zone, a game room, fire pits and that coastal breeze wafting through every window. Make reservations at theanchorinnresort.com.

To plan your family getaway to Lincoln City, head to explorelincolncity.com/things-to-do/family-fun.

Along the sun-dappled Oregon Coast, Lincoln City is a quieter favorite getaway, and that’s exactly where its charm lies. A family weekend here is filled with educational escapes and sensory experiences, thanks not only to its tide pools and beaches, but also to its parks and family-friendly activities.

Begin your journey at NW 15th Street beach access for a free “Tide Pool Explorience,” where guides from the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition lead young adventurers through a one-hour tour spotting sea stars, anemones and urchins. There’s also the beach-side Finders Keepers hunt, where more than 3,000 handcrafted glass floats hide along the sands, and the rule is simple—find one, it’s yours.

For some dry-land thrills, head to the Schooner Creek Discovery Park. Although you could take a break and let the kids play here, this park is an inclusive, accessible playground that invites every child and adult to swing, climb and explore among nature-inspired elements. For families with older children, the Lincoln City Glass Center offers a thrilling glass-blowing session where teens can shape molten color into floats, bowls or paperweights, turning creativity into keepsakes.

When it’s time to unwind, families will feel right at home at the Anchor Inn Resort, a historic landmark near Taft Beach with a sandbox play zone, a game room, fire pits and that coastal breeze wafting through every window. Make reservations at theanchorinnresort.com.

To plan your family getaway to Lincoln City, head to explorelincolncity.com/things-to-do/family-fun.

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