Beachcombing Explorience in Lincoln City

Lincoln City Beachcombing Exploriences/Tours

Discover Beach Treasures with Explore Lincoln City's 2024 Beachcombing Exploriences

Attention Beachcombers: Our Free Beachcombing Exploriences are set to resume in January 2024! Explore Lincoln City is excited to announce that our tours for 2023 have concluded, but keep your eyes peeled for our 2024 dates.

Upcoming 2024 Beachcombing Dates:

To be announced (TBA) in December 2023
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Limited Private Beachcombing Tours

Please note, private tour availability for 2023 has been exhausted. We may announce limited availability for late fall, so stay tuned!

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How to Join the Beachcombing Adventure

First Step: Prior to arriving, become a member of the Lincoln City Explorer's Club via your computer or smartphone. This will let us gift you a secret code to win fabulous prizes! Learn more about the Explorers Passport Program and Prizes.

Orientation: Each Explorience kicks off with a comprehensive orientation from Laura Joki, our local expert. The meetup point is at the 33rd Street beach access, just north of the Sandcastle Beachfront Motel.

How to Get There: From Highway 101, turn west onto 35th Street, continue and take a right at SW Anchor Avenue. Public parking lots are at 35th and 32nd Street.

What You'll Discover: Laura will guide you along the sandy paradise, helping you identify coastal wonders like agates, gemstones, fossils, and shells.

Duration: Each Explorience lasts approximately 2 hours. Questions are not only allowed but encouraged!

What to Pack for Your Beachcombing Adventure

A weather-resistant, warm jacket
Sturdy outdoor footwear (Avoid open-topped rubber boots)
Gloves for cold-sensitive hands
A robust bag for your coastal treasures
Optional: snacks, beverages, or a well-behaved pup to share the fun!

Beach Safety Tips

The Oregon Coast’s climate can be tricky. Always face the ocean, avoid beach logs and debris, and keep children and pets within sight.

Book a Private Beachcombing Adventure

Unfortunately, our sponsored Lincoln City Exploriences for 2023 are over. However, private bookings are available for $25 per person, with a minimum charge for groups of 6 (total $149). Additional people over 6 are also $25 each. For the little adventurers who don’t yet ask rock questions, there’s no charge!