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NW 26th St Beach Access
4.6★ · 377 Google ratings · Lincoln City, Oregon
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 130 ft away · free · fills up
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 30 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
6 ft range today
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of NW 26th St Beach Access
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1Parking130 ft from the listing2Restrooms and drinking water
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Plan for sunset or photography
Multiple reviewers highlight spectacular ocean views, sunsets, and wave activity as ideal for photos and sunset watching.
Visit for solitude and exploration
This access point draws fewer crowds than other Lincoln City beaches, making it ideal for finding agates, tide.
Prepare for 50-65 steep stairs
The staircase is long and steep with handrails, making it difficult for people with mobility issues or young children.
Arrive early for parking
The lot has only 4-8 spaces, plus a few handicap spots, so it fills quickly on busy days.
Check tide conditions before visiting
High tides and king tides can reach the bottom steps, making conditions unsafe near the stairway during these times.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
58°F · overcast
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
9.4 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
3 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:24 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:09 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:09 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:18 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 1300 NW 26th St, Lincoln City, OR 97367
🅿 Parking 130 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 30 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at NW 26th St Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 130 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at NW 26th St Beach Access?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does NW 26th St Beach Access have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 30 ft from the listing.
When is NW 26th St Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
