A mild coastal climate makes Lincoln City a premier destination any time of the year. The hot days of inland summers are cooled to a pleasant 60-70º by breezy northwest winds. During the winter, the winds bring warmer air from the southwest, making the average winter day about 50º and keeping the nights above freezing. In addition to creating pleasant temperatures, these oceanic breezes keep Lincoln City's air crisp and clean.

Miles of beach provide all types of activities for all ages. In the Bay and Ocean, there are Sea Lions, Seals, and a large variety of birds that live here all year round.

Rated as one of the top 25 places to retire in the United States, Lincoln City offers parks, campgrounds, trails, rivers and coastline for plenty of outdoor activities. Indoor activies include art galleries, gift shops, fine seafood dining and more.

People from around the country and the world return year after year to soak up the Lincoln City experience, including no sales tax shopping sprees and year-round recreational and cultural activities. And Lincoln City's claim to world fame includes D River, the shortest river in the world