Day Trips & Scenic Drives From lighthouses to creameries to the rolling hills of wine country, Lincoln City is the perfect home base for exploring the Central Oregon Coast.
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Journeying to Lincoln City is a grand adventure, and we have your map ready to unfold for your next expedition, in town or out of town.
Traveling to Lincoln City
Coming from Portland and other northern locations, take Highway 99 connecting to Highway 18 through McMinnville. Lincoln City can also be reached by following Interstate 5 and catching Highway 22 through Salem. Other coastal communities can find Lincoln City by traveling Highway 101 north or south.
Portland International Airport is the closest major airport to Lincoln City, serving most major airlines, with access to Caravan Airport Transportation directly to the Coast.
Driving Conditions
Before embarking to the Oregon Coast, check the Oregon Department of Transportation’s website, TripCheck, to see current driving conditions. The Coastal Mountain Range pass to Lincoln City does not often get much snow, at 700 feet elevation, but it never hurts to check during winter months.
Public Transportation
The Coastal Connector loops from Salem to Lincoln City. Salem’s pick-up starts at the Amtrak Train Station and drops off at Chinook Winds Casino Resort with transfer options at Spirit Mountain Casino in Grand Ronde. There are three round-trips per day.
North By Northwest Connector has a service network from Portland to Lincoln City and the Coast and has three- and seven-day visitor passes.
Electric Vehicles
Green travelers are welcome to recharge in Lincoln City, which is connected to the West Coast Electric Highway. There are three public electric vehicle charging locations, located in public parking lots near shopping, restaurants, and bed and board. Each station has one 120V and one 240V outlet and can be found at:
- Oceanlake, 1601 NE 15th Street
- Taft, 1226 SW 50th Street
- Cultural Center, 540 NE Highway 101
Getting Around Lincoln City
Public Transportation
Lincoln City Loop
Bus service running a continuous loop through Lincoln City Monday through Saturday.
Dial-A-Ride
541-265-4900
Curb-to-curb coordinated and accessible transit service
North by Northwest Connector
Service connecting coastal communities from Astoria through Yachats
Taxi & Private Car Service
Taxi 101
541-921-2378
Maps
Street Map
Detailed information on streets, beach accesses, and other community-related places.
Points of Interest Map
Discover all of the unique and beautiful places here in Lincoln City.
Emergency Maps
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Pet-Friendly Travel With full hearts and wagging tails, there are lots of pet-friendly businesses and activities to enjoy with your pets here in Lincoln City.
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Explore Lincoln City Discover over seven miles of Oregon coastline in Lincoln City. Explore by beach or beach town. There are surprises big and small everywhere you look.
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