If you’re thinking of booking one of the many wonderful Oregon beach vacation rentals around Lincoln City and planning a summer holiday, now is the time to do it! Summer officially begins on June 21, 2015, when we mark the Summer Solstice. This gives you just enough time to plan your stay and book your ideal beach home vacation rental. Lincoln City will have no shortage of events to keep you entertained, from family-friendly festivals to eclectic concerts to fun and informative educational “clinics.” Just check out a few of the upcoming events and start planning your escape now!

This summer music program conducted by Artistic Director Yaacov Bergman brings together jazz, classical, and musical theater artists for a series of wonderful performances at Siletz Bay over this two-week period from June 24 to July 5, 2015. Call (541) 992-1131 for more information.

Join other beginning clammers and an experienced instructor every Wednesday – starting June 24^th – for a brief lecture on clamming followed by an afternoon of digging clams in the nearby bay. The clinics begin at the Driftwood Public Library located at 801 SW Hwy 101 at noon, ending with a clamming in Siletz Bay. Then you’ll just need to learn how to cook your afternoon’s bounty, and find the right bottle of wine to pair them with…

The Culinary Center in Lincoln City will be offering hands-on cooking demonstrations all summer long. On Saturday, June 27^thfrom 1pm to 4pm you can learn how to can and pickle all your favorite veggies, fruits, and other food items with esteemed Chef Sharon Wiest. The cost is $55, which includes jars of all your canned items at the end of the demo. Call (541) 557-1125 or (800) 452-2151 to learn more.

This is an oldie but a goodie! Locals flock to the annual Summer Kite Festival on the beach at the D-River Wayside, located in the middle of Lincoln City, every year to fly kites, buy kites, watch kite-flying, and witness some of the most astounding kite creations known to man. More out-of-towners also discover the joy of the kite festival every year! Food This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from 10am to 4pm. Call (800) 452-2151 for more information.

This is just a taste of what’s in store for summer. Bird walks, hiking photography clinics, rock and blues concerts, and much more await – not to mention the variety of shops, galleries, restaurants, bars, cafes, and of course the miles of picturesque coastline. Whether you book a full house or a beach condo rental, Oregon awaits you and your favorite fun-seekers!

So you’ve booked your Lincoln City, Oregon lodging. Congratulations! With the right rental, your vacation will practically plan itself; just step out the door to enjoy all the grandeur of the ocean and everything it has to offer. Chances are you’re looking for a few fun things to do in Lincoln City, Oregon, though. There’s nothing wrong with keeping it simple and doing nothing more than enjoying your rented home and the ocean nearby, but this charming seaside town has so much more to offer than what meets the eye. And when what meets the eye is so beautiful, why not capture it in the most elegant style possible? Photography hiking workshops are bringing together visitors and locals alike to capture this area’s beauty with a professional touch. 

The beauty of the coastline is one of the first thing guests notice after checking into their beach rentals. Lincoln City, Oregon is not just a beach town, though. Miles and miles of hiking trails stretch from mountains to rivers to the bay and right up to the oceanfront. Most visitors want to take plenty of pictures of these magical sights, but without the right professional skills the resulting photographs will probably not truly capture the majestic beauty of this place. That’s why Jeri Knudson and Bob Gibson of Lincoln City’s Blue Water Photography have started offering photography hiking clinics. This spring and summer, you can take a two-hour workshop with these two professionals who bring decades of experience to their craft. The clinics includes an hour of hiking and image-capturing in some of the area’s premiere hiking locations and another hour in the studio for sharing and Q&A.

There are plenty of opportunities to register for these photography hiking clinics throughout this spring and summer, with each workshop taking hikers through a different trail for a completely unique experience. Every hike will take place between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., and will provide new and different opportunities to capture unmatched photographs of Lincoln City’s wild side. Plan accordingly and book your vacation rentals! Lincoln City, Oregon photography hiking workshops will take place on the following dates and at the following locations:

·      Saturday, April 11 beginning at Connie Hansen Garden

·      Saturday, May 23 beginning at The Villages

·      Sunday, June 7 beginning at Spring Lake Trail

·      Sunday, July 19 beginning at Agnes Creek Trail

·      Sunday, August 2 beginning at Drift Creek Falls

·      Sunday, August 16 beginning at Cascade Head

Clinics are only $20 per person, but preregistration is required. Contact Bob Gibson of Blue Water Photography at (541) 994-3405 or bob@bluewaterphoto.net to learn more. Also contact A-1 Beach Rentals at (877) 232-5984 for more information about lodging. Lincoln City, Oregon is waiting for you and your camera!