Every February, Lincoln City trades beach umbrellas for a treasure hunt of a different kind. Retro Expo is a ten-day, city-wide celebration of antiques, vintage finds, and mid-century treasures, with special sales and displays at shops all over town.
It's a browser's paradise. Wander from store to store hunting for that perfect piece — vintage glassware, retro furniture, coastal collectibles, or a quirky bit of Americana — and swap stories with the friendly dealers who make the coast's antique scene so welcoming.
With the winter surf crashing outside, it's the perfect rainy-season plan: poke through shops at your own pace, warm up with coffee or chowder between stops, and head back to your home base with a one-of-a-kind find. Pair it with a stormy-day fire and a soak in the hot tub, and you've got a cozy coastal weekend.
Make a weekend of it
Stay in one of our coastal homes — steps from the beach and the action.
Browse our homesDates can change — confirm on the official Explore Lincoln City calendar.