Lincoln City - Oregon

Lincoln City, Oregon

The jewel-like glass floats used by the Japanese fishing boats wash ashore in abundance on the Pacific Ocean side of Lincoln City. These floats have formed the basis for an annual festival, a historic museum display, street art, and provide a signature look for the City of Lincoln City.

The city is on the central Oregon Coast with seven miles of Pacific Ocean beach on the west and Devils Lake on the east. Steady winds, attributed to its location on the 45th parallel, have resulted in the moniker Kite Capital of the World. The moderating influence of the ocean, along with the moist air and dependable wind give the city a desirable and fairly predictable climate.

The name Lincoln City was chosen during a naming contest among school students in 1965. The incorporation that year brought together five communities under one administration and using the name of one of them was considered controversial. So the county name was selected along with the city designation. The population is around 8,000.

beachcombing for glass floats
North Lincoln County Historical Museum
tide pool exploration
crab- and clam-collecting
wave surfing and windsurfing
annual surfing competition
gray whale-watching
Fishing on Devils Lake, nine species of freshwater fish
Kite Capital of the World
Hatfield Marine Science Centre
Cascade Head Music Festival
wildlife viewing, various habitats
storm-watching in winter
biking, hiking
four golf courses in city, many in outlying areas
bird-watching, actively promoted by Lincoln City Audubon Society
Devils lake State Recreation Area