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City in Oregon, United States
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Lincoln City is a town of 9,800 people (2020) on the Central Oregon Coast. Visitors come for the casino, or to fly a kite. The city is known by some as the "Kite Capital of the World", and hosts two kite festivals each year.
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Gamble some money and maybe win big. It has sports betting. As a tribal casino, this is a rare exception to Oregon's smoking ban in public places. While there is a non-smoking slots area, the smoke drifts in.
Two days of kite-flying activities.
Two days of kite-flying activities
Seafood, steaks, desserts, salads, and live entertainment.
Seafood: fine dining with excellent chefs and freshly caught seafood.
Seafood platters: the Blackfish café is also another places for fine dining but is a little bit more expensive than the bay house, but makes up for it with a great location in the northern part of town within walking distance of the beach
at Inn at Spanish Head
For a spectacular view of the ocean as your enjoy excellent food. Reservations recommended.
Its right on the beach with great sunsets and atmosphere. Get there early because they are always busy
Mo’s is legendary for clam chowder and has the best view of the Siletz bay.
Serves a great hamburger that many can't eat in one sitting.
Fancy place at a high price
For some excellent Mexican cuisine. This restaurant is on the way to Depoe bay about ten minutes from Lincoln city just head south on Hwy 101
Vegetarian
Indian and Nepalese foods as well as many American dishes
Best pizza on the beach big parties welcome. Pizza Beer salad and chicken what else could you ask for. Also call for deliveries
Homestyle cooking with big servings and moderately priced serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Su-Th 8AM-11PM and F Sa until 3AM on. Bar menu and appetizers available. Pool, darts, full service lottery and 10 TVs in the lounge.
Known and loved by many for clam chowder that blows the doors off Mo's and outstanding fish and chips. Not fancy but always popular.
Famous for their Riptide Cheesy Caramel Corn they have over 32 flavors of taffy, an impressive variety of chocolates including Moonstruck Chocolates and a full Espresso Bar. Located in the Lincoln City Outlet Mall.
McMenamins pub where you can watch them brew the beer on site.
Good food and good beer. 21+.
Classic and rustic feel
The Roadhouse is a great bar for live classic rock music on the weekend. With the traditional policy of throwing your peanut shells on the floor this is a great bar for young and old.
A restaurant & lounge with karaoke 7 nights a week at 9PM with over 43,000 titles. It is open for food F Sa until 3AM. Restaurant open Su-Th 8AM-11PM.
The bar at this casino is a great attraction for the younger crowd dancing and new age music DJs on the weekend.
A small community cafe with a great menu. Serving breakfast and lunch all hours. Homemade food awaits in a clean, local atmosphere. Featuring Oat crusted French toast, hand pressed burgers with hand made buns. Scotch Eggs, Breakfast "Poppers", Buttermilk pancakes, Homemade soups, salads, pulled pork BBQ and more. Tables for 2-4 with a small loft area where larger groups (up to 10) can be accommodated.
Quiet and gracious.
Offering Ocean Front Suites and pet friendly cottages.
The only hotel in Oregon built directly on the beach, on the side of a cliff. Outdoor heated pool, spa, and saunas.
The Inn at Wecoma is in the northern section of the town that was once known as Wecoma.
Near the beach and located in the Historic Taft District.
Interested in a unique motel? View the carvings in front.
Pet-friendly, all oceanfront, newly-renovated.
Horizon Rentals offers Lincoln City vacation rentals on the Oregon Coast, including oceanfront, pet-friendly, oceanview, and lakefront rental homes and condos in Lincoln County and Tillamook County.
Shorepine Village offers fully furnished vacation rentals on the Oregon Coast. Each beach home includes gas or wood fireplaces, fully equipped kitchens, barbecues, bikes, deck furniture, full size washer/dryers and more. Accommodations range from 4 to 10 people, depending on the home. Miles of paved pathways lead to a unique wooden dune ramp, providing easy access to the beach and a wonderful vantage point for viewing breathtaking Pacific sunsets.
This RV resort is on the hill across US 101 from the Inn at Spanish Head. Be sure to make a reservation because the park is highly occupied - especially during the summer.
Closest thing to a mall in town with various brand name apparel stores (Under Armour, Nike, Columbia Sportsware, Old Navy, Levis Outlet etc) as well as a few restaurants (Momji Express & Snack City) and accessories stores (Claire's, Rue 21, Zales, etc.)
Typical strip mall. Includes two grocery stores, Ross Dress for Less discount clothing store, and a few small stores in between. Casual restaurants go beyond the biggest chains. Fast food and Walgreens drug store across the street.
Lincoln City is approximately 2 hours southwest of Portland. There are two ways to get to Lincoln City from Portland, both of which take approximately the same amount of time:
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Lincoln County Transit (LINC) operates a regularly scheduled bus/shuttle service around town as the Lincoln City Loop and limited service down to Depoe Bay & Newport along US Hwy 101 on one route and…
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