Lincoln City is paving the way for accessible tourism along the Oregon Coast! 

At this year's Peoples Coast Summit in Florence, Explore Lincoln City Director Kim Cooper Findling spoke about the strides made in accessibility. Lincoln City has made local beaches more welcoming with wheelchair rentals and Mobi-Mats that allow easy access to the sand. By partnering with Wheel the World, Lincoln City has become a Destination Verified city, providing valuable accessibility information to visitors. The city is also enhancing color-blind accessibility with special glasses, and the new Schooner Creek Discovery Park will feature an accessible playground with inclusive equipment.

Explore Lincoln City remains committed to supporting local initiatives through community partnership funds. These funds help bring unique projects and events to life, attracting visitors and enhancing our community's tourism offerings. 

Past funds have supported events like the Foam Frenzie Surf Competition, Cascade Head Biosphere Natural Arts and Sciences on Tap lecture series and the Lincoln City Cultural Center Pride and Juneteenth Festivals.

If you have a vision for a project but need a little help getting it off the ground, consider applying for a community partnership fund and be a part of what makes Lincoln City extraordinary! Find more info here. 

Did you know that Google Maps is a crucial search engine for local businesses? Other platforms pull information directly from Google Maps, so it’s essential to keep your business’s listing up to date. Here are some quick tips for managing your Google listing: 

Register Your Business: Ensure your business is on Google Maps and claim your listing.

Keep Information Current: Regularly update your hours, contact details, and photos to provide accurate information to potential visitors.

Engage with Reviews: Responding to customer reviews can improve your business’s reputation and boost visibility on the platform.