About Our City | Explore Lincoln City

About Our City

With a temperate climate, seven miles of public sandy beaches and much more. Learn more about Lincoln City during your stay.

Numbers

Permanent population: 8,536 (2015)
Summer population: 30,000+
Size: 5.4 square miles
Elevation: 4 feet (sea level)
Climate: Temperate
Annual precipitation: 97.27 inches
Distance to Portland: 88 miles

Historic districts

Lincoln City is home to six historic districts—the small towns that came together to form our town in 1965:

Roads End
Wecoma
Oceanlake
Nelscott
Taft
Cutler City

Lincoln City history

People have been exploring Lincoln City since the turn of the century, experiencing our deep and colorful history—a tradition that persists today. Learn more about our history by visiting our Culture & History page.

Helpful links

For business, relocation and retirement

Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce
LCChamber.com

Arts & Culture

Lincoln City Cultural Center
LincolnCity-CulturalCenter.org

Fitness & Recreation

Lincoln City Community Center
541-994-2131