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Seaside Oregon...
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Seaside Oregon...the classic beach town that has lots to offer. The beach, consisting of three miles of sandy beaches, has attracted visitors from around the globe for more than 150 years. Seaside has proved itself as the ideal place for family vacations, outdoor adventures and those special romantic getaways.
Seaside...Your Base
Make Seaside your base as you explore the many features the Oregon Coast has to offer. While at Seaside Oregon we stay at a private Resort Campground, Thousand Trails, that offers a host of amenities like: year-round indoor swimming, play ground for the kids, a variety indoor and outdoor games all in a secure facility. We love it! You can camp in a tent, bring your RV or rent a facility. If you want to schedule a visit call: 1-800-759-1000, ask them if you can check out their facility and get a free pass.
Seaside Activities...
When we travel to Seaside Oregon, we have our kids with us. Therefore, it's important that we give them the best learning and enjoyable experience as possible. This in turn gives us the best experience. We look for opportunities that we can all enjoy.
Seaside Oregon is known for it's aquarium, the Seaside Aquarium.. It's provided a place of attraction for over 60 years and great for both kids and adults. You'll have the opportunity to feed the seals and see many of the sea-creatures who've made their homes in the aquarium. Contact the aquarium for directions or more information: 503-738-6211.
Seaside Oregon offers other fascinating attractions: bumper cars, a carousel ride, kite flying and bike riding. Just walk through town and you'll find the many wonderful options to choose from.
For the adventurous ones, Seaside Oregon offers: hikes in the rainforest, bird watching, whale watching, beach hikes and camping.
Take a break from the beach and take the kids to the Children's Nature Museum. This is a hands-on children's museum. There are exhibits of: reptiles, birds, mammals and insects. It's very interesting for both kids and adults. Give them a call, 503-738-4146.
The indoor fun is outrageous too. Shop till you drop through the many Specialty Shops and Factory Outlet Center. You'll also get your fill with the many fine restaurants specializing in a variety of options; seafood, bakeries, Italian, Chinese, just to name a few.
Are you a golfer? Look no more! Seaside Oregon has it. Check out Albertson's Golf Range, 503-717-0623. Here's Oregon's oldest Golf course, since 1892, and open year round. Gearhart Golf Links, 503-738-3538. If you want a nice 9-hole, go to the Seaside Golf Club, 503-738-5261.
The summer is obviously the busiest time of the year at Seaside Oregon. The other season's offer great opportunities too from the get-away bargains to watching the winter storms. We like Seaside Oregon during all parts of the year.
During the winter our private Resort Campground offers a lot of activities for the kids, and us, when the weather gets really rough. When the weather permits we wander off to the beach and engage in all sorts of activities: kite flying, sand castle building and watching the pounding surf. Bring your kites, toys and golf equipment.
Oh I almost forgot...catch a ride on Seaside's streetcar for a grand tour of the city. It'll give you a great glimpse of the city before embarking off to a variety of adventures. It's just a rubber-tired trolley. You can find it on Avenue "U" or ask anyone.
Seaside Promenade Hike...
Like to hike?...then take the scenic Seaside Oregon Promenade Hike. It's a 3.5 mile loop hike with no elevation gain. Begin at the "Turnaround". It's a small circular plaza overlooking the beach. Follow the signs on Highway 101 to "Seaside Downtown". Get on Broadway and follow it west to the Promenade. If you are luck you can find street parking otherwise park in the City Parking Lot on the left as you travel west.
Once parked make your way over to the actual Promenade. A statue of Lewis and Clark begins your hike. Head north from the statue along the Promenade. You'll walk on the 15-foot wide paved walkway passing downtown hotels and the grassy little dunes. Two blocks into your hike you'll pass the Seaside Oregon Aquarium. Shortly after you'll see the cottages for the early 1900's.
A little historical side note - the cottages were a great place for the Portlandites to spend some quality time at. Seaside Oregon was known as the end of the railroad line in the early 1900's. Many people from Portland Oregon would hop the train to the end of the line at Seaside Oregon on the week-ends. They could travel round-trip for $0.25.
At 12th Avenue the Promenade ends. Walk to the left on the dunes, northward. You'll soon reach a solitude beach. Walk along the beach. In the distance you'll see the Light House on Tillamook Rock.
The beach will end at the mouth of the Necanicum River. You can walk up the little grassy hill and continue northwards to the end of the Necanicum estuary. You'll find this a remarkable quaint spot, worth the visit.
To return, you can re-trace your steps or simply walk on the grassy hill into town. Walk along the various streets, passing shops until you reach Broadway. Take Broadway towards the Promenade where your car is parked.
Seaside City Parks...
Want a break with the Kids?...visit one of Seaside's City Parks. There's a wide variety of recreational activities from picnicking, swimming, fishing and skate boarding. We like the Necanicum Marine Park. It's between Broadway and 1st Avenue. There's a public boat ramp, fishing dock, picnic tables, restrooms, and free summer concert series.
Another favorite park of ours is, Broadway Park, 1140 E. Broadway. The park has an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, water slides, picnic tables, basketball and tennis courts, baseball field and more.
Camping Options...
2. Fort Stevens State Park 800-452-5687.
3. Circle Creek 503-738-6070.
4. Trucke's 503-738-8863.
5. Venice 503-738-8851.
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