Our Communities
Get to Know Our Creative Communities
Welcome to Your Friendly Oregon Coast
You’ve dreamed of a friendly place to raise your family that offers an active outdoor lifestyle, great schools, a lively arts and culture scene, and good jobs. Lincoln County’s creative communities are your place to call home.
Depoe Bay
Depoe Bay is a small coastal town with a deep, rich history. Before the arrival of early homesteaders, coastal Indian tribes speaking nearly 20 different languages lived in the area.
Depoe Bay is home of the world’s smallest natural harbor that was voted in 2020 as the best harbor in the U.S. People travel from all over the world to watch the whales migrate off the coast, with nearly 25,000 gray whales passing south every winter.
For small town vibes and an active food, dining and shopping scenes, Depoe Bay is a great place to call home or the home office
Lincoln City
Lincoln City is bordered by 680-acre Devil’s Lake and the Coast Range on the east, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Lincoln City boasts 7½ miles of beautiful, clean sandy beaches, with the Salmon River and Cascade Head to the north, and the Siletz Bay and Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge to the south.
Lincoln City enjoys a mild maritime climate and is a popular tourist destination. The consistent breeze enjoyed at Lincoln City’s beaches makes Lincoln City one of the best places in the world to fly a kite. Surfing and kite-boarding conditions are also world-class.
Newport
Newport has been a playground for visitors since the late 1800’s. Nestled between the Coastal Mountains, Pacific Ocean and Yaquina Bay, the natural beauty of the area draws those seeking a unique and exciting coastal experience, whether to live, work or play.
Newport is the Dungeness Crab Capital of the world. The historic city is comprised of distinct neighborhoods including Agate Beach, the Bohemian Nye Beach, the Deco District, the historic Bayfront which is a working fishing port and South Beach.
Siletz
The City of Siletz, located on the Siletz River in the coast range mountains, was incorporated in 1946. The city is approximately eight miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, thirteen miles northeast from the county seat of Newport and approximately seven miles north of Toledo.
Siletz’s vegetation consists primarily of Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, Sitka Spruce and Western Hemlock. The City has been called a “Fisherman’s paradise” due to its location on the river. It is a quiet small town with a welcoming rural, hometown feel while also boasting access to some of the fastest broadband in Lincoln County.
Toledo
Previously named a 2009 “All-American City” Award Finalist by the National Civic League, the town of Toledo was born at the turn of the 20th century and the history of its growth offers a quintessential example of America’s larger pioneer story of cross-cultural encounters, economic struggle, and the determination to prosper against seemingly insurmountable odds.
Toledo is home to a major Georgia Pacific container board plant and the vibrant Port of Toledo on the Yaquina River. The town is known for its old Victorians, 1st Weekend art events sponsored by the Yaquina River Museum of Art, as well as annual events like the Port of Toledo’s Wooden Boat Show, Summer Festival & Logging Show, and ART Toledo’s Art, Oysters & Brews.
Waldport
Whether it involves boats or binoculars, bicycles or hiking boots, sand pails or gold pans, Waldport has something to offer. Waldport’s pristine Alsea Bay is home to thousands of Dungeness crab, clams, salmon and steelhead. For those who prefer feathers to fins, over 400 species of birds that reside in Waldport, either year-round or seasonally.
The quiet coastal community offers a quaint and appealing downtown, some of the best kayaking in Oregon and miles of unspoiled beaches. Opportunity amounts with the Waldport Industrial Park, a close-knit business community and fiber-based broadband.
Yachats
Yachats was named after the Yachats River, and is a word derived from native local languages. Nestled between lush temperate rainforest and rhythmic Pacific surf, the vibrant village of Yachats opens a window to the environment in southern Lincoln County.
With miles of local trails and a gorgeous rocky coast, the scenery will take your breath away. The Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve is just south of town, and marine wildlife abounds. Yachats is home to a growing population of remote workers who thrive on the friendly small town feel and endless outdoor options.
