With a coastline that varies from the rocky cliffs near stunning Cape Perpetua on Lincoln County's southern border to the 7 miles of sandy beaches at Lincoln City leading to the northern border at the Salmon River - plus hundreds of miles of navigable rivers, waterfalls, old-growth Douglas fir giants in eternally vernal rainforests, world class dining and thriving art and culture scene - Lincoln County is one of the most popular destinations on the Oregon coast.

Named for President Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln County was created by the Oregon Legislature in 1893 from western portions of Benton and Polk counties. 

The climate is temperate with a short but productive growing season.

Although timber and fishing have been replaced by tourism as the county's largest industry, fisheries still contribute hundreds of millions of dollars to the region's economy. The local commercial fleet is primarily based at the Port of Newport's marinas in Yaquina Bay. The photograph to the right shows boats moored at Port Dock 5 with the iconic Yaquina Bay Bridge in the background.

The south side of the bay, in South Beach by the famous Rogue Brewery, hosts the recreational marina.