10 2026 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE Photo Josh Havelind Picks LOCALS’ Nobody knows Lincoln City like the people who live here. We asked locals to share their go-to spots — from outdoor adventures and creative escapes to favorite eats and cultural highlights. ADVENTURE AWAITS Tony Gile, owner of Safari Town Surf Shop, leads sought-after guided kayak tours for both groups and solo paddlers. He and his family also teach surfing and host fat-tire bike rides on the beach. Book early, especially for groups, to secure your preferred dates. When he’s not on the water, Gile takes visitors up the Cascade Head Trail, which he calls “one of the most scenic hikes on the West Coast.” As he puts it: “Sometimes you see whales below you and eagles soaring over you — it’s pretty incredible.”
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