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There’s something truly magical about walking along the beach and discovering a piece of handcrafted art nestled in the sand—something beautiful, delicate, and completely yours to keep. That’s exactly the kind of moment that awaits during Lincoln City’s famous Finders Keepers Glass Float Drop, an annual event that has become one of the most beloved springtime experiences on the Oregon Coast.
Each year, Lincoln City’s mysterious “Float Fairies” carefully hide hand-blown glass floats along the beaches for lucky visitors to find. These one-of-a-kind treasures are created by talented local glass artists and are placed across seven miles of sandy shoreline, from Roads End to Siletz Bay.
If you’re planning your Spring Break in Oregon, this is one event you don’t want to miss.
Mark your calendar: From March 22-April 19, 2025, Lincoln City is hosting a Special Spring Break Float Drop with an additional 200 floats hidden across the beaches.
That’s almost a month of treasure hunting, rain or shine. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or staying for the entire spring break, your chances of finding a float have never been better.
Finders Keepers is a uniquely Oregon Coast experience that began in 1999 and has only grown in popularity. Inspired by Japanese fishing floats that once washed ashore decades ago, local artists now create modern glass floats in a rainbow of styles—swirls, sparkles, metallics, transparent shells, and more.
The best part? If you find a float, it’s yours to keep!
These floats are hidden daily, not all at once, which means there’s always a new chance to discover one each time you walk the beach.
The official float drop zone spans seven miles of Lincoln City beach:
Pro Tip: Start early in the day for the best chances, and look just above the high-tide line and below the embankment. Float Fairies hide floats in daylight hours only.
Before you head out on your float-finding adventure, be sure to follow these important guidelines:
Respect the beach and fellow seekers—leave no trace and stay safe.
Once you’ve discovered a float, don’t forget to register it! Doing so will provide you with:
Book an appointment with a local glassblower to create your own glass art at Lincoln City Glass Center. Choose from a votive candle holder, glass heart, paperweight, jellyfish paperweights or a fluted bowl. Class costs range from $75-$225. Items must cool in their kiln overnight and are available for pickup at 10am the next following day, or you can choose to have your work of art shipped home.
March and April on the Oregon Coast are known for changing weather—a mix of bluebird skies, ocean spray, and wind-blown rain.
Bring:
Maximize your chances of discovering a float by staying local. With over seven miles of beach in Lincoln City, you’re going to want to be just steps from the sand.
Oregon Beach Vacations offers an incredible selection of homes in Lincoln City—many within walking distance of the best hunting zones.
Choose from:
Lincoln City is full of unique experiences, whether you’re planning a full-week stay or a quick weekend escape:
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