Seaside (Oregon)

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. Seaside is one of the most popular beach resorts on the Oregon Coast, helped largely by easy access from Portland. 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

• Seaside Visitor Bureau

  phone: +1 503-738-3097
  address: 7 N. Roosevelt Dr.

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 9:15 AM and 6:10 PM, and depart each day from the Youth Hostel (930 N holiday Drive) at 9:03 AM and 6:35PM. The trip lasts between 2.5 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.

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.

By bus

The Seaside Trolley is a bus painted as an old-fashioned trolley, and runs Saturday and Sunday, May 28th thru September. It runs to 14 stops in a loop including hiking trails, a golf course, and lodging further from downtown. $1.

• Lewis and Clark Salt Works

  address: Beach Dr. and Lewis & Clark Way
  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

  phone: +1 503 738-6211
  address: 200 North Prom
  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 around town.

• Funland Arcade

  phone: +1 503-738-7361
  address: 201 Broadway
  A large arcade, bumper cars, and counter-service pizza on Seaside`s main tourist street.

• Interstate Amusement/ Ten Tiny Tees/ Pronto Pup

  address: 110 Broadway St.
  Classic bumper cars- you feel the impact on these more than most. Fast Tilt-a-Whirl, and indoor 10-hole mini golf. Cash only.

• Sunset Pool

  phone: +1 503-738-3311
  address: 1300 Broadway
  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 a covered picnic shelter and river access.

• Seaside Carousel Mall

  phone: +1 503-738-6728
  address: 300 Broadway

• Seaside Outlets

  phone: +1 503-717-1603
  address: 1111 N. Roosevelt Drive
  Check website for outlet store coupons.

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.

• Casa del Sol Mexican Restaurant

  phone: +1 503 470-0644
  address: 1313 S Roosevelt DR.
  A place to have authentic Mexican food made fast at a great price.

• Normasgreat clam chowder and other popular seafood items in a relaxed atmosphere

• Angelina`s Pizzeria and Cafe

  phone: +1503-717-1230
  address: 300 S. Roosevelt Dr.
  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.

• Zinger's Homemade Ice Cream

  phone: +1 503 738-3939
  address: 210 Broadway
  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. Cash only.

• Sea Star Gelato

  address: 8 N. Columbia St.
  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.

• Best Western Ocean View Resort

  address: 414 North Prom

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

  phone: +1 503 717-8000
  address: 34 N. Holladay Dr.

• Motel 6

  phone: +1 503 738-6269
  address: 2369 S Roosevelt Dr

• Rivertide Suites Condominium Hotel

  address: 102 N. Holladay Dr.
  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.

• Seaside International Hostel

  phone: +1 503 738-7911
  address: 930 N Holladay Dr
  Reception desk hours 8AM-9PM, contact ahead of time for late arrival arrangements.

• Quality Inn Seaside

  phone: +1 503 738-8971
  address: 2455 South Roosevelt Dr.

Bed and breakfasts

• The Custer House B&B

  phone: +1 503 738-7825
  address: 811 1st Ave
  B&B is a Queen Anne style house (circa 1900) serving English-style breakfast, different each day. Also has cottages which do not include breakfast, but do have kitchenettes and WiFi.

• Gilbert Inn

  phone: +1-800-507-2714
  address: 341 Beach Dr.
  An 1885 Queen Anne built by Alexandre Gilbert, an early Mayor of Seaside who donated land for the Prom. 11 guest rooms, 5 of which were added in a 1990 renovation. There`s a shared patio with outdoor fireplace. This is marketed as a couples retreat, and guests must be at least 18.

Camping

• Circle Creek RV Park

  phone: +1 503-738-6070
  address: 85658 Hwy.101
  Encircled by the Neacanicum River on 3 sides for fishing. Includes WiFi, satellite TV, and horseshoe pits.

• Thousand Trails Seaside RV Resort

  phone: +1 503-738-5292 (ranger station)
  address: 1703 12th Ave.

Vacation rentals

• Seaside Vacation Homes

  phone: +503 738-0982
  address: 524 N Roosevelt Dr.

• Beachhouse Vacation Rentals

  phone: +1 503-738-9068
  address: 800 N Roosevelt Drive

• Rogers Inn Vacation Rentals

  phone: +1 503 738-7367
  address: 436 S. Downing St.

Public restrooms are available under the Turnaround, at Quatat Park by the Convention Center (493 Oceanway), and at the Seaside Cove area in South Seaside (Sunset Blvd.)

• Providence Seaside Hospital

  phone: +1 503-717-7000
  address: 725 S. Wahanna Rd.

• 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.