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Taft Waterfront Park - Public Beach Access
4.7★ · 1,924 Google ratings · Lincoln City, Oregon
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Kids reported✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 160 ft away · about 11 spaces · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
6 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Water quality
all 10 samples under the EPA limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am
Map of Taft Waterfront Park - Public Beach Access
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1Parking160 ft from the listing2Restrooms125 yd from the listing3Drinking water140 ft from the listing4Picnic tables and covered shelter80 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2017–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2017–2026
Free to anyone
Reviewers report free parking open to anyone.Reported by visitors
Visit at low tide
The beach expands dramatically, revealing agates, sea glass, shells, and shallow areas perfect for families to explore.
Visitors find sea glass here
Reviewers describe picking up weathered glass on this beach.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive before 11am for parking
The lot fills quickly, especially on weekends and during summer when the nearby restaurant draws crowds.
Bring water shoes or socks
Small pebbles line the water's edge and make wading uncomfortable on bare feet.
Early morning or weekdays are quieter
Weekends in summer get busy with visitors; mornings and weekdays offer a more peaceful experience.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
58°F · overcast
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
9.9 ft · 9 s apart
Wind
11 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
2 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 01:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:24 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:09 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:09 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:17 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 825 Southwest 51st Street, Lincoln City, OR 97367
🅿 Parking 160 ft from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Taft Waterfront Park - Public Beach Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 160 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Taft Waterfront Park - Public Beach Access?
350 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Taft Waterfront Park - Public Beach Access have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
When is Taft Waterfront Park - Public Beach Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
