Matt left town for GenCon, so I took the car and visited Lincoln City. I stayed at the Whistling Winds Motel, which had quaint accommodations. And it also had an Oregon Coast staple: glassed in walls to keep that whistling wind away from you as you huddle by the fire.
I went shopping at the outlet mall, and did a Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunt (which was not very good. Riddle Routes doesn’t have a route for Lincoln City, but if they did, it would be worth your time).
I also visited an artisan fair and took myself out to lunch.
Unfortunately, walking in the sun and the wind along with the salmon salad I ordered was not a great combo with this otherwise tasty cocktail. I had to buy some goldfish crackers at the convenience store across the street so that I could sober up and drive back to my motel.
The beach was quite pretty.
I did some good people watching.
I found Lincoln City to not be the most walkable place to stay on the coast. Plus, there are so many houses blocking views to the beach, it’s hard to even see the ocean or find your way to the sand.
Still, a fun weekend away.