Outdoorsy travelers can ride horseback on the beach, rent a kayak or canoe, play a round of golf or go hiking along the most scenic points of the Oregon coastline.

Lincoln City is the destination for big-wave surfers during the winter, as spectacular swells break on the Nelscott Reef. In the warmer months, you can enjoy kite festivals and live music, search for blown-glass floats that volunteers hide along the beach, browse local art galleries, and much more.