Overview
Seaside is a city on the Northern Oregon Coast. Seaside is one of the most popular beach resorts on the Oregon Coast, helped largely by easy access from Portland.
2 sights · 4 things to do · 3 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 12 places to stay
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Best things about Seaside
Lewis and Clark Salt Works
The location where Lewis and Clark's expedition distilled salt from seawater in preparation of their return trip. Reenactments are held in the third week of August.
Seaside Aquarium
This historic small aquarium is best known for the seals who do tricks for fish thrown by visitors. This often involves splashing. The aquarium also has a touch tank, an octopus, and fish tanks focusing on the Pacific Oc…
Funland Arcade
A large arcade, bumper cars, and counter-service pizza on Seaside`s main tourist street.
Seaside Skooters/ Ten Tiny Tees/ Pronto Pup
Classic bumper cars- you feel the impact on these more than most. Fast Tilt-a-Whirl, and indoor 10-hole mini golf. It uses the same "power cards" as Funland arcade-purchase from machines at either location with cash or c…
Sunset Pool
Two indoor pools- a lap pool and a warm water pool with a rock climbing wall and water slide. Also has a spa and modest fitness room. Outside, there is a 10,500-sq ft skate park, and the nearby grassy Broadway Park with …
Captain Kid Amusement Park
A small roller coaster and several other classic rides, some of which allow you to control the speed the ride spins. Kids as young as 10 can drive the go-carts. Also has 18-hole mini golf, a snack bar, and a chance to pa…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Wettest: Dec and Nov. (climate data from nearby Portland)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 70 mi away (major hub). Directions
- OLM Olympia Regional Airport, Olympia — 83 mi away. Directions
Seaside is on U.S. Highway 101, which runs along the Pacific Coast from Los Angeles to Olympia, Washington. The best way to get to Seaside from Portland is to take U.S. Highway 26 from downtown Portland and follow it approximately 80 miles to its intersection with U.S. 101 just south of Seaside.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $23–$23 a night (typical $38), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$70, mid-range ~$110, comfortable ~$190.
Options are grouped as Bed and breakfasts, Camping, Vacation rentals in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Seaside Aquarium, Seaside Skooters/ Ten Tiny Tees/ Pronto Pup
- Lunch Zinger's Homemade Ice Cream
- Afternoon Funland Arcade, Sunset Pool
- Dinner Angelina`s Pizzeria and Cafe
- Evening Sea Star Gelato
Day 2
- Morning Lewis and Clark Salt Works
- Lunch Norma's Seafood & Steak
- Afternoon Captain Kid Amusement Park
- Evening Times Theater and Public House
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
The main street Broadway offers a variety of dining choices. Doogers offers a fresh selection of seafood, steaks and chowder in a family atmosphere. McKeown's offers a variety of dishes ranging from gumbo like stews, pastas, steaks and seafood. Their Sunday all-you-can-eat brunch is also popular.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Go to New York, take the Coney Island amusement park (minus the amusement park rides and midway), lift it up, and drop on the Oregon Coast. If you can imagine this, you've got a good idea of the look and feel of Seaside. It has all the trappings of a beach town: cotton candy, salt water taffy, and souvenir shops galore. This is a great place for kids and kids-at-heart.
Visitor information
Get in
By car
Seaside is on U.S. Highway 101, which runs along the Pacific Coast from Los Angeles to Olympia, Washington. The best way to get to Seaside from Portland is to take U.S. Highway 26 from downtown Portland and follow it approximately 80 miles to its intersection with U.S. 101 just south of Seaside.
By bus
The Amtrak Thruway bus provides service between Seaside and Portland twice daily in each direction. The bus leaves twice each day from the Portland Greyhound station, and picking up at Portland Union Station and Sunset Transit Center in Beaverton. Busses leave from Portland-Greyhound at 9:15AM and 6:10PM, and depart each day from the Youth Hostel (930 N Holiday Drive) at 9:03AM and 6:35PM. The trip lasts between 2½ and 3 hours. Fares are $18.00 one way with cheaper fares for children (12 and under) and seniors (62 and over). Tickets can be booked through Amtrak online or by calling +1 800 872 7245.
By plane
Portland International Airport (PDX), is the nearest airport to Seaside with scheduled service.
Get around
By car
In Seaside's compact downtown area, it's easiest to park and walk. There`s usually ample free parking in the Convention Center lot (1st and Columbia), a block from Broadway and the Prom. No overnight parking, and RVs may be restricted during busy months. For a quieter stretch of beach, try the free lot at 12th Ave., at the north end of the Prom.
See
See Seaside Aquarium
This historic small aquarium is best known for the seals who do tricks for fish thrown by visitors. This often involves splashing. The aquarium also has a touch tank, an octopus, and fish tanks focusing on the Pacific Ocean. Coupons for free seal food with admission are readily available in brochure racks around town.
Do
Buy
Eat
The main street Broadway offers a variety of dining choices. Doogers offers a fresh selection of seafood, steaks and chowder in a family atmosphere. McKeown's offers a variety of dishes ranging from gumbo like stews, pastas, steaks and seafood. Their Sunday all-you-can-eat brunch is also popular.
Eat Norma's Seafood & Steak
Great clam chowder and other popular seafood items in a relaxed atmosphere.
Eat Angelina`s Pizzeria and Cafe
New York style pizza, calzones, Stromboli, and panini sandwiches on homemade Foccacia bread. Menu includes some unique combinations, such as "The Machiavelli" pizza with Ritz crackers and Macaroni and cheese. Can order delivery online.
Drink
Eat Zinger's Homemade Ice Cream
The North Coast's only homemade ice cream, Zinger's has an inventory of more than 60 flavors (24 at one time). Unique flavors like Blue Moon, Butter Brickle, and Banana Pudding (and that's just the "B's." Homemade waffle cones and fudge, too. Closes during winter, reopening in March.
Drink Sea Star Gelato
Homemade Italian-style gelato and fruit sorbetto, the latter is vegan and fat-free. Traditional gelato flavors, plus beach-inspired and regional choices like S`mores, Northwest Marionberry, and Dark Roast Hazelnut. Free tastes.
Drink Times Theater and Public House
Sleep
Stay Rivertide Suites Condominium Hotel
A luxury condominium hotel located on the Necanicum River 3 blocks from the beach, Rivertide Suites welcomes guests with spacious apartments, continental breakfast, and an indoor pool and spa. A viewing deck on the roof allows guests to see the town, beach, and Tillamook Head in the distance.
Bed and breakfasts
Camping
Vacation rentals
Go next
- Cannon Beach, 9 miles to the south, has many art galleries and Haystack Rock.
- Astoria, 17 miles north, has the famous Astoria Column viewpoint overlooking the Columbia River and several museums. It`s also become known as a trendier town on the coast, with several microbreweries and industrial buildings re-purposed as restaurants and hotels.
- At the far north end of the Oregon Coast,Warrenton has historic World War II fortifications and the wreckage of the Peter Iredale still visible on a beach.
Nearby
Cannon Beach
City / town · 11 listings · 7 mi away
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Park · 9 listings · 10 mi away
Arch Cape
City / town · 2 listings · 11 mi away
Warrenton
City / town · 10 listings · 12 mi away
Astoria
City / town · 36 listings · 14 mi away
Ilwaco
City / town · 6 listings · 23 mi away
Long Beach
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Rockaway Beach
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