Lincoln City, OR

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You've seen the TV show Deadliest Catch, right? Well, The crew of the Time Bandit originally shoved off two hours south of here in Coos Bay, and they used to fish the waters right off Lincoln City.

Was President Abraham Lincoln from here? No. He's from Illinois. Lincoln City, Oregon is named after Lincoln County, where it resides, which is named after President Lincoln (who has never been to Oregon, let alone Lincoln City). In fact, he was offered the job of secretary of the Oregon Territory, and later, governor of the Oregon Territory. He turned both down. So, why name a town and a county after the 16th President of the United States, then? Good question, but one for another time. Lincoln City, with a population of about 8,000, is on the central Oregon Coast surrounded by the Coastal Mountain Range to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, with Devils Lake stretching along the city's eastern edge. The town covers an area that's about 5.8 square miles, but life here rarely feels like you're living in a small town. Well, maybe in the winter, when it's raining sideways, but there is so much to explore in Lincoln City the rest of the year, it makes up for the wet winters.

Moving to Lincoln City

Buy a new rain jacket and waterproof shoes or boots. That's number one on the list. Number two, get everything prepared to visit the DMV because you only have one month in Oregon to change your license plates, registration and driver's license before you're driving illegally.

Next, nail down a place to live. Do your homework by calling the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce. Their employees can help you get the names and contact information of local realtors and property managers who will help you find rental homes in Lincoln City. The reason this is a better option than just searching the Internet for a list of names is because people at the Chamber of Commerce most likely know the local realtors, property managers and individual owners of rental homes in a small town like Lincoln City. Calling one of these people saying you got their name from the Chamber kicks off your relationship on a personal level.

Also, be sure to arrive prepared when you go to view a place. Bring along the holy grail of rental documents: proof of income, copies of your ID, a credit check, letters of reference and anything else you think will put you in good favor with the landlord or property owner.

Lincoln City's Neighborhoods

The locals here don't really refer to different parts of town as neighborhoods, but there are a few distinct areas that once upon a time were actually separate towns; before Lincoln City merged into one large city, it was made up of five smaller communities -- Cutler City, Delake, Nelscott, Ocean Lake, Neotsu and Wecoma Beach.

Cutler City: Located on the east side of Siletz Bay, which is on the south side of town, this area is physically cut off from the rest of Lincoln City by Schooner Creek. There are many apartment rentals and condos here, as well as single-family homes.

Delake: This too is on the south end of Lincoln City. Delake is also the location of Devils Lake State Recreation Area and right by the Tanger Outlets mall. This is a good place to find stand alone houses, apartment complexes and duplexes for rent.

Nelscott: This is another neighborhood on the south side of town. Here, you have your pick of the litter from furnished apartments, single-family homes, condos, duplexes and one-bedroom apartments.

Oceanlake: This area is considered downtown Lincoln City where you'll find small businesses, cafes, restaurants and taverns frequented by locals. There are many rental choices here, from apartments, condos and studio apartments for rent with individual owners who don't use a property management company.

Wecoma Beach: This is the north end of town where you'll find many luxury apartments, condos and furnished apartments for rent. It is also the location of Chinook Winds Golf Resort. Try out Blackfish Cafe when your tummy starts grumbling.

Neotsu: Located in the northeast corner of Lincoln City, Neotsu is a small neighborhood at the north tip of Devil's Lake. This area is almost exclusively full of single-family homes, many with waterfront property. You'll find Blue Heron Landing Rentals here, if you find yourself wanting to get out on the lake.

Living in Lincoln City

After you settle in, it's time to explore the town. First things first, you have to go to Mo's on SW 51st Street, considered Old Town, and order clam chowder. Or, if that's not your thing, try something else on their seafood menu. Most menu items include ingredients caught by local fisherman and bought by Mo's right off the docks.

Make sure you head over to McMenamin's Lighthouse Brewpub, one of Oregon's most popular breweries. Of course, you'll want to take a long walk on the beach. When it's raining out, you can always hit the Chinook Winds Casino Resort on the north end of town, where many nationally touring acts, especially musicians and comedians, stop on their way through Oregon.