Here in Oregon, we’ve long known how incredible our beaches are. The Oregon Coast is 363 miles of stunning shoreline, free and open to all, inviting everyone to enjoy its cerulean blue tide pools and craggy coastlines. It seems the rest of the country is catching on to the splendor that is Oregon’s beaches, with Lincoln City Beach named one of the best in the U.S. by the website TravelAwaits. Each year, TravelAwaits readers vote in the Best of Travel Awards to help determine everything from the country’s friendliest small towns to its best national parks … and beaches. Out of literally hundreds of beaches across the U.S., 15 were chosen for this year’s list — including Oregon’s very own Lincoln City Beach.

Lincoln Beach is basically the "best of the best" of Oregon beaches.
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This Oregon gem boasts seven miles of surf and sand -- more than any other beach in The Beaver State, in fact!
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For those looking for a good, old-fashioned beach day, you can't beat Lincoln Beach. Fly a kite, search for seashells, or simply relax on a beach chair and read a good book.
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The beachcombing here is spectacular -- some of the best in the country!
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Lincoln Beach's long sand bars and myriad tide pools are tiny treasure troves for starfish and sea glass... and even beautiful, hand-blown glass floats!
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Its coastline is also perfect for a variety of water recreation, from kayaking to stand-up paddle boarding.
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Commissioning a boat for a day is also a wonderful way to enjoy this gorgeous Oregon beach.
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Depending on when you visit, you may even sight a whale! Whales follow a migration pattern both up and down the Oregon coast, and nothing compares to seeing one of these wondrous creatures in the wild.
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It's also worth noting that Lincoln Beach has spectacular surfing (yes, surfing -- in Oregon!) when the tides are just right.
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In fact, if it's a bucket-list level experience you're seeking, come out to the beach at nightfall to star gaze. You will be rendered completely speechless.
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Lincoln Beach really has everything you could possibly want in a beach, so it's no surprise to us this Oregon treasure has garnered national acclaim.
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Visit this beautiful beach, wander along the endless expanse of shores and sky, waves and pools, and be prepared to fall head-over-heels in love.
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The secret’s out: Oregon’s Lincoln City Beach is one of the best in the country! Indeed, this Beaver State beach is a total treasure and definitely worthy of such high praise.

You can learn more about this superlative superstar at the Explore Lincoln City website. What’s your favorite beach in Oregon? Share your favorite places to go for a Beaver State beach day in the comments below!

If you are searching for even more adventures in Oregon, plan a trip to Cannon Beach. You can learn about this incredible Oregon gem in the following video.

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  • Port Orford
  • Seal Rock, Lincoln County
  • Otter Rock, Lincoln County
  • Seaside

 

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