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Lincoln City Oregon COAST
Josh M.

Our family loves the Oregon Coast. We often stay at Rockaway Beach in the winter. This summer and the subject of this review is a summer mini vacation in Lincoln City! The weather was perfect, feels like we are about to go into fall. Definitely needed a jacket at times, but also was covered in sunscreen! As an aside, and I didn't get to this trip, but surf fishing along the coast is a lot of fun! Claiming in Nehalem is also a really fun activity. There's a few invasive species that allow for high clam limits, which lead to some amazing family meals!!!

Laura G.

There is 363 miles of Oregon's Coastline that remains free and public. This is a lot of area to enjoy things like whale watching, fishing, swimming, hiking and beach combing. We did as much of the coast as we could during our vacation but there is so much more to see. I recommend that you do some research and plan out your favorites before visiting. Some of the fun things to see on the Oregon Coast....Three Capes Scenic Loop, Yaquina Head Outstanding Area, Cape Perpetua Scenic Route , Cape Arago, Brandon's Beach Loop Drive and more.

One of my couple's session in Lincoln City / @thedoubleshotproject
Coral H.

All of Oregon's coast is stunning, but one of my favorites is Lincoln City. I love taking couples' photos here or small intimate weddings & elopements! Such beautiful golden light and even on the misty overcast days photos still come out dreamy!

The main beach at Lincoln City off US 101 at which there is a free parking lot.
Robert G.

While this review is "based" in Lincoln City, the Oregon Coast typically refers to the entire coastline, from its meeting the California border in the south to the mouth of the Columbia River in the north, forming the border with Washington state. I don't know the entire coast and neither do a lot of people. The reason is that, when coming up from California, most people stay inland and use I-5. Thus, most people know what of the Oregon Coast can be reached from Portland, and maybe from Eugene. The Oregon Coast probably inspired the resurgence of the inscription "Pacific Wonderland" on one of the options for an Oregon license plate. Too bad that plate isn't more colorful and distinctive. From what I know of the Oregon Coast, and what I've seen in photos of what I don't know of it, it is a dramatic, evocative, rugged, verdant, and quiet place. Here, evergreen studded promontories challenge the forceful Pacific Ocean crashing at their bases, or on adjacent long and desolate stretches of sand. Eery rocks crop out of the ocean, begging to be photographed. Picturesque fishing villages dot the coast and are the stuff paintings are made of. Each of the "major" towns I know - Newport, Lincoln City, Tillamook, Cannon Beach, and Astoria, among others - have different personalities, but each has the charm and relaxed pace common to Oregon Coast towns. While there is a shopping center or two in these towns with the names of known stores in these parts as well as fast food locations, they all seem to be less tacky for some reason. Instead, what one seems to notice is a lot of small businesses, casual eateries, nice view restaurants, lodging accommodations, and single family dwellings with wood siding or shingles and decorative features appropriate for a lush, quiet, and picturesque nautical setting sitting under gray skies most of the year. Here are some quick "triangle" trips from Portland which depend on the time of departure, traffic, season, and amount of sunlight on that given day: 1-a: Portland to Lincoln City using OR 99 and OR 18, Lincoln City to Tillamook on US 101, and Tillamook to Portland using OR 6 and US 26. 1-b: Same as above, except for a jaunt down to Newport and Yaquina from Lincoln City and back up on US 101 2: Portland to Lincoln City using OR 99 and OR 18, Lincoln City to Cannon Beach on US 101, and Cannon Beach to Portland using US 26. 3: Portland to Lincoln City using OR 99 and OR 18, Lincoln City to Astoria on US 101, and Astoria to Portland using US 30 and I-5. While the pictures uploaded with this review may not show Cannon Beach and Astoria, the former is known for iconic Haystack Rock, stores with crafted goods, and good restaurants and the latter, Astoria, is a historic town with a working port where a large cantilevered bridge crosses the mouth of the Columbia River into Washington state and Victorian homes are perched onto hillsides overlooking the port and the bridge. The only reason I'm not giving the Oregon Coast 5 stars is because, while it's beautiful, you really can't swim there owing to the water temperature and the treacherous surf. You can, however, take walks and hikes, look for shells, fly kites, and watch whales. Also, more of a problem on the southern Oregon Coast, is the fact that surfboards look like seals from below to those pesky predators that box office blockbusters are made about. Every handful of years or so, such a story makes the news. Some live to tell about it, and some don't. With that, the hotel pool and a gurgling hot jacuzzi are often great ways to end a cool or cold day on the Oregon Coast and wrap up this review.

Astoria street musician and ships on the Columbia

I visit my brother and wife in Astoria every year. I always enjoy the sights along the coast and in Astoria. Plenty of interesting things to photograph.

Kaaren D.

The Oregon Coast is something everyone should see at some point. Welcome to a place where you can even ride horses, and enjoy some beautiful landscape. I marked off one star, because even in August, it can be chilly on the beach.

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My husband and I and our Furbaby took a vacation here just last month of June 2020. It was beyond beautiful.

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Cold February day, but sunny and windy! We will be back when its warmer

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Ah. Rainy or sunny. This will always be a home away from home.

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Have seen better beaches on the coast. Don't think I Errol be returning to Lincoln city anytime soon.

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Chinook Winds Casino Resort - Sportsbook area

Chinook Winds Casino Resort

2.4(365 reviews)
4.0 km

I've been here numerous times to eat, been meaning to write a review on this place, casino has two…read morelocations. This one is the casino resort restaurant upstairs. The fries are always a big hit, wish they had a buffet, we typically come here for the grill or crispy sandwich or halibut sandwich. This particular day my halibut was two small strips! Not too happy about it, usually it's a fillet. I'll still come back, won't order the fish no more since the cook got Shiesty with my fish! Giving them 4 stars for good service! I will come back, I recommend the chicken sandwich. For being a casino I feel that this place can step up their game in the menu. Just my opinion.. Great view on both locations!

Oh, so many things to complain about, so little time to waste on here doing so, therefore I will be…read morebrief. Most of my problems are related to the actions and temperament displayed toward me by the reservations staff, Heather the supervisor, and Nick, an employee with 6 years tenure. I found their communications with me to be unfriendly, disrespectful, devious, and not ones that reflect favorably on the massive corporate structure whose rules they of course follow, unflinchingly. I refuse to spend any of my time and/or money with people and companies that treat me like Chinook Winds incorporated, trains, expects and requires their service employees to treat customers. So sayonara, I will never return Heather. I hope your corporate profits will now soar in 2026 since you have charged me a late checkout fee of $25, when I was led to believe otherwise in a conversation I had with Nick at 11:20am, and not notified that I would be charged by a very dour Heather at 12:45 when I was granted admittance to my room for 5 minutes to collect my things. Just duplicitous and deceitful behavior. Ciao for now, and forever!!

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Chinook Winds Casino Resort - D building

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Cascade Head Trail

Cascade Head Trail

4.9(10 reviews)
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Great trail...loads to see and a real workout in the process…read more We arrived at the trailhead at 8am to be the first in the lot on a Saturday. By the time we returned the lot was full. There's a decent amount of parking...spots for cars, RVs, and trucks with boat trailers. The pre-trail wanders in and out of the trees and road for a bit, but they have great signage to lead you to the actual head. The trail is great, as you get a smidge of everything you could ask for along the way...some shaded forest, wildlife, wildflowers, stunning coastal views, and a pretty butt-kicking workout to the top viewpoint. Keep in mind, we aren't young, and neither are our hips and knees. There are a good number of high clearance steps to climb that weren't the easiest for a gal with short legs and bad hips. Not to mention that the trail is pretty steep as you zig-zag your way up the non-shaded knoll to the second viewpoint at the top of the lower trail (where it meets the upper). The trail is narrow most of the way, especially on that hillside as you push your way through the tall grasses and flowers. You definitely need to watch your step constantly going up and down, as there are hidden steps, rocks, and uneven surfaces beneath the grasses. We almost ended our trip at the lower viewpoint, but after a bit of contemplation decided to push through and up the hillside to the top. I'm super glad we made the choice, but we definitely felt it! So much to see along the way. We got to watch the elk herd as it grazed the knoll at the first opening, so beautiful. Halfway down the hill from the top a fast moving fog bank came off the coast right at us, engulfing us and removing everything from sight for a minute, while providing us with much appreciated and FABulous cold air... a very cool experience for sure. I highly recommend this trail. Go early if you go on the weekend. And if you're now young ONLY at heart, be prepared for a decent workout if you plan to go to the top...but do it, it's worth it. :)

Wow, All I can say about this hike is WOW. One of the best views not only in Oregon but anywhere on…read morethe planet truly! On the day we went you could see everything you ever wanted to on a hike. The trek up was filled with streams and plants and at the very top a nice clear view of the beaches shorelines which seemed to have stretched on forever. We cant to come back to Oregon simply for this hike alone! Made our trip to the coastline by far the best we have ever gone too! I would highly recommend this hike to any avid hikers not because the difficulty but because the VIEW.

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Cascade Head Trail - Cascade Head, the elk herd grazing :)

Cascade Head, the elk herd grazing :)

Cascade Head Trail - Cascade Head, continuing to the upper viewpoint.

Cascade Head, continuing to the upper viewpoint.

Cascade Head Trail - Cascade Head, Lower Nature Conservancy Trail

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