"Gateway to the Oregon Coast", "Lincoln City is for Lovers!" Lincoln City, Oregon, about 1 1/2 hours southwest of downtown Portland, is located on U.S. Highway 101 along the scenic Oregon Coast nestled between the 680 acre scenic Devils Lake and the powerful Pacific Ocean. It has seven miles of sandy beaches, beachcombing, scenery, lodging, entertainment, casino, fine dining, whale watching, ocean sunsets, horse back riding, kite flying, crabbing, sand castle building, golf, surfing, wildlife viewing, and shopping. It's a great getaway for a romantic interlude with plenty of opportunity for activities or relaxing and watching the waves roll in to shore while the sea birds look for food. There are also plenty of great scenic sights within an easy drive up or down the coast from here.