Tacoma Neighborhoods: Lincoln District
Moving to Tacoma? Explore the Lincoln District's restaurants, local businesses, parks, and homes with Laura Anderson and Kelsey.
Here is our guide to Tacoma's Lincoln District.
If you're moving to Tacoma, the Lincoln District is a great place to get acquainted with the city's local businesses, food, and neighborhood character. Centered around South 38th Street and Yakima Avenue, the Lincoln International Business District brings together restaurants, specialty markets, and shops, with Lincoln High School and Lincoln Park nearby.
This is the kind of place where exploring can easily turn into an afternoon. Stop for coffee, pick up lunch, browse a neighborhood market, and take a walk through the surrounding residential streets. The business district's international food scene is a big part of its identity, with Vietnamese restaurants and other independently owned businesses giving you plenty to discover.
Lincoln is also a useful reminder that Tacoma is more than its waterfront. If you're relocating to Tacoma or Pierce County, spending time in different parts of the city can help you understand the everyday places that might become part of your routine. A neighborhood guide is a starting point; actually walking the streets and trying a few local spots brings it to life.
Buying a Home in Tacoma's Lincoln District
Around the business district, you'll find residential streets with older homes, including bungalows and Craftsman-style houses. Available properties can vary in size, condition, layout, and outdoor space, so it's helpful to compare individual homes rather than assume every property in an area offers the same thing.
Our team brings local knowledge and practical property experience to your home search. Laura Anderson was born and raised in Tacoma, and her own real estate journey began when she and her partner Alex bought a Tacoma duplex, remodeled it, and built a DADU in the backyard. Together, Laura and her partner agent Kelsey help buyers ask thoughtful questions about a home's condition, layout, and future possibilities.
If you're moving to Tacoma from another city or state, we can start with a phone or Zoom conversation about your budget, timeline, and priorities, then build a home search around what matters to you.
Things To Do in the Lincoln District
Explore the restaurants and specialty markets along South 38th Street.
Stop for Vietnamese coffee and a sandwich at Cafe La Vie.
Take a walk through Lincoln Park/Eldridge Playfield.
Notice the public art and streetscape details around the business district.
Visit local shops and make a few stops beyond the main intersection.
Restaurants in the Lincoln District
Vien Dong Restaurant
La Cà 38th
Cafe La Vie
Coffee and Café Stops in the Lincoln District
Cafe La Vie, for Vietnamese coffee and food
Parks in the Lincoln District
Lincoln Park/Eldridge Playfield
Moving to Tacoma? Let's Talk About Your Home Search.
If you're searching for the best Tacoma realtor for your move, look for someone who listens, knows the city, and helps you understand your options. Our team, Laura Anderson and Kelsey, would love to help you get to know the city while planning your purchase. Laura's Tacoma roots bring a local perspective to the process. Reach out here to schedule a phone call, Zoom, or time to tour homes together.