Be on the lookout for the colorful glimmer of hand-blown glass floats when exploring our Oregon Coast beaches. Finders Keepers! Discover glass treasures in Lincoln City, Oregon every day of the year!
More than 3,000 artisan-made floats will be placed along Lincoln City’s seven miles of shoreline. Inspired by the historic Japanese fishing floats that once washed ashore, this one-of-a-kind program invites visitors to slow down, wander, and experience the coastline with a sense of wonder
2026 Special Drop Days
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- January 9-11, 2026: Opening Weekend: Kick-off the new season of Finders Keepers—100 floats will be dropped.
- February 6-16, 2026: Retro Expo: Explore Lincoln City’s antique and vintage shops for retro gold, and take to the beach to look out for 100 Japanese antique-style floats during the Retro Expo.
- April 22-25, 2026: Earth Day: Celebrate Earth Day with beach cleanups and a seaside surprise—50 floats will be dropped along the beach.
- June 19-20, 2026: Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 31st Anniversary Celebration: To celebrate the anniversary of Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 31 special floats will be dropped.
- September TBD: Lincoln City Fall Kite Festival: Find one before it flies away—10 floats are scheduled for the Fall Kite Festival.
- October 30-November 1, 2026: Halloween: 50 glass floats will be dropped for Halloween. It’s no trick—if you find one, it’s yours to keep.
SOME BASIC RULES OF THE HUNT
- Floats are placed on the beach during daylight hours only.
- Floats are hidden throughout the day, not just at one time.
- Floats are out there every day rain or shine.
- Be mindful of the environment when hunting. Be kind to the Coast.
- One float per person, per year. Spread the love!
A Few Tips and Words of Advice
- We use the term “hide” loosely; we want our treasures to be found!
- Start your hunt at public beach access points.
- Our Float Fairies hide floats at random times and locations…not even we know.
These inspected B&B inns offer luxury accommodations and easy access to the highlights of the Lincoln City area of the central Oregon Coast including Finders Keepers
Baywood Shores: Relax and rejuvenate in your private suite with a king-size bed and 2-person Jacuzzi. Just south of the Taft District of Lincoln City, Oregon, on the bank of Siletz Bay, sits Baywood Shores Bed and Breakfast. Here you will be mesmerized by the ebb and flow of the salty water along the Oregon coast and amazed by the stunning, panoramic view of the ever-changing sky above Lincoln City and the Pacific Ocean.
Brey House Bed and Breakfast: Brey House is located just across the street from the Pacific Ocean. Rooms have an ocean view and easy beach access from our Inn, just about 100 feet to the stairs down to the beach.
Discover random acts of findness and view more rules and tips on the Explore Lincoln City website. Over 3,000 glass treasures are hidden along our seven miles of sandy beach, made by local artisans. If you find a float, it’s all yours.
Contact either Baywood Shores or Brey House, book a stay, then head out to the Oregon Coast in search of the hand-blown glass floats on our Oregon Coast beaches in Lincoln City.
Since 1989, the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has served as a statewide information network for its member properties, providing a unified voice for the industry with state regulatory and tourism agencies.
Now known as The Oregon Association of Independent Inns, we’re the same trusted organization, with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded focus on independent lodging properties beyond traditional bed and breakfasts. Member properties represent a wide range of accommodations, from small guest cottages, cabins, and intimate two-room B&Bs to larger country inns, boutique hotels and dude ranches.
Order Oregon Association of Independent Inns Gift Certificates Now. They are available in $50 increments and can be redeemed at any one of our member inns. With more than 20 member inns to choose from and an 18-month expiration period, recipients have ample time to redeem their stay at the inn that best suits their travel style.
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