I've been coming to Seaside for the entirety of my 40+ years on this Earth, and it feels like nothing has changed the entire time. Now, I know that's not true. Some businesses in town have come and gone. Others have had a facelift. But the promenade walk, and the beach itself, is unchanged. Long after I'm gone, I'm sure it will remain the same. There's something comforting in the nostalgia that comes with returning to a place from one's childhood, and finding it to be exactly as remembered. I guess that's why I keep coming back, year after year, even though there are better beaches in the PNW and, of course, elsewhere in the world. Warmer ones, for sure, anyway! Still, the familiar, looming silhouette of Tillamook Head, the seemingly limitless stretch of white sand in either direction, a brisk wind whipping sand in your face, and the endlessness of the deep blue stretching out ahead of you...yeah, there is something magical about this place. The old, and the new, existing in the same place, simultaneously. A glimpse of eternity, perhaps. Memories frozen in time. I hope it never changes. read more

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A BEAUTIFUL BEACH!! It was a sunny, calm, Warm morning when we arrived at the beach on a Tuesday. We parked at the Necanicum River Bridge on the east side of town. Walked down to beach, it was such a wonderful site! read more

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Came in October and it was still beautiful! Perfect sand for sandcastles and lots of shells on the beach. Can't wait to come back in the summer! read more

Seaside offers a long, smooth beach. Perfect for playing volleyball or soccer or just running around with the kids and dogs. It's always clean great place to have a campfire in the evening. read more

Seaside Beach - Beaches Near Me - Seaside, Oregon

Beautiful beach for our visit in September. We walked at low tide in the morning along the beach and saw many marine species and lots of birds. read more

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Such a nice place to take a walk during sunset! Crashing waves, beautiful colors, and sand between your toes... such a beautiful end to a day. Great place to relax and soak in the beauty of nature. read more

Seaside Beach - The Beach - Beaches Near Me - Seaside, Oregon

This is a wide, open beach with an adjacent Old Timey boardwalk for ice cream and sweets. Parking was found on a nearby street. The beach itself is clean and relatively free of trash. If you have agoraphobia, this is not the beach for you. But if you have small children, there were many, many at play on the day we visited. read more

This is a beautiful beach. On the day we were there, the weather certainly wouldn't have been warm enough for swimming. And I get the feeling that due to the climate, this is more of a beach for looking than a beach for swimming. But that's OK. There's still a lot to be said for a beautiful beach, and there certainly is one. read more

Great spot to get married! Surfer area with lots of waves and a rocky beach. Get some chowder in town! read more

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It feels weird to give a beach three stars but I'm including the vibe of the town that is connected to the beach and comparing it to neighboring beaches like Cannon Beach. I know it might sound harsh but this beach reminds me of a tired and sleepy version of an old Florida or New Jersey beach. It didn't have the outdoorsy / Oregon vibe you picture- the buildings needed some TLC and the promenade along the beach drew a crowd that seemed less concerned about COVID safety precautions. I will say the promenade and benches along it we're ideal for people watching or enjoying a sweet treat. It's also convenient that this beach is adjacent to the Lewis and Clark historic sea salt production site. This path is full of beautiful paths leading down through the grass bluffs and along the ocean. Overall, if you're short on tune, I'd suggest going with Cannon Beach for a little more charm and space next door. read more

Seaside Beach - Beaches Near Me - Seaside, Oregon

Seaside Oregon!! Isn't that just the perfect name for a beach side town? Well, I'll tell you what...Seaside has got all the qualities of a what a great small beach town on the Oregon Coast should have. I myself am a born and raised SoCal boy who has had the privileged of living so close to so many beautiful Southern California beaches in my lifetime, but there is definitely something special about the Oregonian Coastline. My sister who lives in the Suburbs of Portland happens to have a beautiful beach house just two blocks from the water and every time we come up to Oregon, we usually head to the coast for a few nights during our stay. The approximate 1 hour trip via highway 26 is an absolutely stunning drive. You literally drive through farmland, then through the mountainous roads all while being surrounded by the Clatsop State Forest. Once you arrive to the coast, get ready to have a blast in the quaint little town of Seaside. The town has candy shops, Antique stores, a carousel, funland entertainment center arcade, ice cream shops, restaurants, specialty shops, and a great boardwalk to walk along the beach. A short drive to neighboring Cannon Beach to the south and Astoria to the north, this small beach town has beautiful cliffs overlooking the beach with sunsets and sunrises that will blow your mind. Fun fact: The Tillamook Cheese Factory is only an hour from Seaside and is a must stop if you're a cheese lover or a fan of Ice cream. Take the tour, you won't regret it! read more

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What a nice beach! Unlike the Southern California and Bay Area California beaches that I know, this beach had a large plateau area of flat, wet sand with a thin layer of water still left on it. It gave the beach a beautiful glassy look. It also seemed to give the kids a lot of critters to easily dig up! The kids made little pools of water in the sand and suddenly you'd see a few tiny translucent and striped shrimps swim around in their pools. My son also very easily dug up a mini mussel, which we watched flip around and use its foot to try to get one of the shrimps it was with. When we put the mini mussel back into the sand, we saw it flip itself vertical, then dig itself down. We also saw a seagull suddenly snatch up a giant mussel for a meal. Overall Seaside is a cute town, and parking was pretty easy to find for two cars. We really only played on the beach and walked around, we didn't stay to shop or eat. But we really enjoyed our short stop here. read more

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If Cannon beach is the main tourist attracting beach in Oregon , Seaside would be categorized as the one that lures in more locals . The beach itself is always busy , even on cold winter afternoons and there is a lot of stuff around to entertain kids and adults -Restaurants , candy shops, Antique stores, a carousel, An arcade, a famous ice cream store . There's also a swing set and volleyball net right next to the promenade. The boardwalk is good for people watching or just a leisurely walk ,in case you do not like the idea of walking on the sand . I recommend looking for a rental home a little further away from the beach because the hotels/building lining the walkway look old and run-down. Great spot to look at Fireworks on the 4th of July but the traffic can get really insane so be cautious of that . read more

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Beach vacations are my favorite kind of vacations. I think Seaside is just as good as any other cute, little town you can stay in where the beach is. We rented an Airbnb right in seaside and were a one minute walk to the beach. The beach was clean (aside from quite a few dead crabs that were washing in from the birds pecking and feasting on them in the water) and the sand was soft. I loved Main Street in seaside; I thought it was quaint and all the locals/workers we talked to were nice. We ate at several restaurants and enjoyed our interactions at each one. A lot of the buildings in the town itself seemed a bit run down, but I think that's part of the charm of beach towns, don't you? Lots of history here. We flew into Seattle to spend a few days there, so staying in Seaside for a week after that was perfect. With seaside only being 3 hours from Seattle and 1.5 hours from Portland, Seaside was the perfect place to stay if you wanted to do a couple day trips to the big city. It was also nice to explore other beaches in northern Oregon, as they were all really close (ie Cannon beach, Hug Point, etc.). It's also only an hour drive to Tillamook....cuz who doesn't love ice cream?!!! I'm glad we stayed in seaside. It never felt overcrowded. We stayed in northern seaside and it couldn't have worked out more perfectly. read more

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Beautiful beach, peaceful. Accessibility to the beach is great and plenty of parking was available.

Seaside is like a similar version of Coney Island and The Jersey Shore, drawing in holiday crowds to the beach. Honestly I didn't bother with the beach, since I much rather prefer the tranquility and views of Cannon Beach. Judging from what I've seen in town, I'd like to think that was the right decision. The surrounding town is very worn, with a mix of amusement style randomness. Basically there's an over-abundance of touristy shops (it would be impossible to not find a printed sweatshirt to boast you've visited), dusty antique shops, arcades, uninspiring food options (only some gems), all among crowded sidewalks. If you're a couple that's more into a quiet and relaxing vacation atmosphere, this area is definitely not it. A bunch of entertainment for families? Yes. Barely several hours was just enough for me just to check out some curiosities I scouted out in advance before moving on. read more

Recently I took my husband here for a mini weekend vacay with our daughter and dog. My husband loved this beach and was truly surprised of how much he liked it here. The beach was very clean and spacious. One thing I appreciated was that there were many stores and restaurants around the beach area to shop or eat at. This made it convenient when we wanted to grab a bite or just look for some souvenirs. It was my first time bringing our dog that we adopted earlier this year, so I was nervous at first how it would be bringing him along. To my surprise there many other fur babies there too! My dog loved the sand and I am pretty sure it was his first time in the beach. The day we visited, there were volley ball nets up and people playing. I'm not sure if it was some sort of tournament but it was interesting to watch. We are already planning to come back again in the near future. read more

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So, I'm giving a beach a review? That's funny. I didn't even know this was here until I was looking for something in Seaside. Well, to be fair, the beach itself was nice while I was there. I do feel that there were too many dogs off leash and wish that owners understood the importance of leashing them. Seriously, all it takes is one dog to attack a little dog and that doggy is gone! During the week of 3/23, the weather was great which meant that everyone was on the beach. It rained on and off during the morning but the afternoon, we pretty much had sun 3 of the 4 days we were there. I do like that they have a pathway where bike riders can ride and can easily walk to the beach. What I don't like is the trash left behind by people. I went to sit on a bench and there was grossness on the bench. Fortunately I saw it before actually sitting. Overall, it was fun seeing so many people enjoying themselves, wish dogs were on leash only because I worry about them (come on, owners!), and enjoyed watching the kites. It's not California, it's the coast, but it's still fun. read more

Went here on a trip and spent the night in a AirBnB. Enjoyed the beach, weather was a little gray but overall a good experience.

I'm torn on this place. Pros, cons, tradeoffs, etc. You just have to like it for what it is, I think. ON THE ONE HAND: Not everything is all shiny, and plastic-y. The vibe isn't all cutesy. The beach is really beautiful, accessible, and there's the long promenade. There are lots of options for places to stay and eat, even if they're not all super profile photo worthy. ON THE OTHER HAND: Everything could use a bit of shining up. There's not a lot of effort being put into making things cute. I was only here one weekend and I know my way around the Yelp app, and was still only hit-and-miss on restaurants. There are not a lot of great businesses. Good ones, meh, probably. But I wandered around a while and felt a lot of struggle and not much triumph. Here's what it feels like to me. It's all a little hodge podge. Due to the location, the beach, and the demand for lodging and food, they're never going to escape the tourist nature of the town. They *could* become an impressive, polished spot. But it feels like they actively don't *want* to become that. In the inevitable comparison to Cannon Beach, it feels like their southern neighbors leaned into it, made their town adorable, brought in the artisan ice creams and updated aesthetic. And at this point, it feels like Seaside is actively rejecting that model. In favor of what? I dunno. Is it a bunch of locals complaining about the dang tourists and trying to hold on to that locals only mentality? I have no idea of the politics, I can only say that it *feels* that way. But they're just not making any more beaches, and they're making a lot more people, so the tourists are here to stay. I had a nice time in town. It made a great home base for us as we ventured out each day to discover more hikes, businesses, restaurants, and towns. And I loved the beach, I ran on the promenade, and I went for a few morning runs through town to see some wonderful homes. I'm sure it's a nice place to live, but it's also a decent place to visit, and more and more people will be visiting here. If you want the top shelf visit, this probably isn't your town. read more

Came here and no one is around. Of course its cold. Why would there be people around here on a foggy cold day. There is the option of going to either Cannon beach or here. Most people would choose Cannon Beach of course. Well I think I picked the wrong time to walk around. Mostly a shoreline walk. Its still quite nice. But not as nice as Cannon Beach. read more

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I made the mistake (twice!) stopping by Seaside for a visit heading south. There is this one street that is lined with small shops that lead to the beach. Both times I visited, that entire street reeked of trash, beer and fresh puke. Shops and restaurants weren't up to par with anything worth checking out. Not wasting much more time writing this as I may barf from reliving past aforementioned aromatic memories. Note: once you get to the beach, it's a bit windy and great for kites, okay as a beach. But for me, it's the journey AND the destination. read more

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What a little gem tucked away on the coast of Oregon. About an hour west of Portland, this little coastal town has a lot to offer. Walking down the street you'll find: Little shops ranging from seashell keepsakes (a bit 80s if you ask me but still cool to look at, just don't deck your bathroom out in it anymore), candy stores, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, pubs, restaurants, antique mall, surf shop to a kite store. You can walk on the litter-free (yes they still exist) sandy beach that seems to stretch for miles in each direction. Raise your hand if you don't love a nice day at the beach, so I can bitch slap you. read more

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Awesome beach. Beyond kitschy town. Underaged drivers pedaling around in those wheeled cart-thingys, clogging up the streets. Way too many people. Unless you have kids under 16 in tow, and you're prepared to spend ungodly amounts of money on the many tempting attractions and junky toys for kids, visit the beach at Seaside and then head down to Ecola and Cannon Beach, or up to Astoria to experience the true Oregon coast. read more

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Given all the beach options in Oregon, Seaside is not a top destination. Seaside beach reminds me of Venice beach in Southern California. There's a lot of history but unfortunately it is run down and overly touristy. The beach itself was nothing special and there was trash all around. It smelled like urine on every street corner. There was a lot of homeless people hanging around asking for money. Parking was difficult to find on the weekend. The vibe was just depressing and uninviting. Will not be coming back in the future. So many other beautiful beaches to visit nearby. read more

A well populated beach with lots of nearby restaurants, and a small aquarium too. Parking is relatively easy to find here compared to other beaches in the state (and free). There's a swing set and volleyball net provided on the sand. The water was 70 degrees in September. No rocks in the ocean. Slight con: No tide pools. Major con: There was no public restroom or rinse-off area provided. read more

Beautiful flat beach, great for looking for shells and once you get close to the shore it's an easy walk for us older folk who need more solid ground to walk on. Despite not seeing bins every 20 feet the beach was clean and not over crowded (Florida native here). read more

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Pros: soft sand, swing sets, cute little shops, arcade Cons: small streets, too much traffic from pedestrian and cars Tip: don't go before eleven if you want to go shopping or eat they don't open until eleven. read more

Yesterday was my first trip to Seaside, and I honestly wasn't very impressed. I spent most of the day on the beach, which was nice. It's fairly clean, lots of sand, and after walking a ways we found a spot that wasn't overly crowded. That being said, there were alot of people on the beach. I prefer a beach that is slightly less populated. The town itself was not very impressive. It was crowded with lots of candy shops. Lots and lots of candy shops. Also an arcade and probably some junky gift shops, nothing really jumped out at me. None of the restaurants were very appealing, and after reading the yelp reviews and deciding we didn't want to spend money on a mediocre meal, we went to Cannon Beach for dinner. Overall, I enjoyed my day at the beach, but next time I'll go to Cannon. read more

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Beautiful, small town'ish area on the beach! Plenty of restaurants, snack shacks and shops. Ocean water clear blue and plenty of driftwood to pick up! Witnessed lots of groups picking up wood and making an instant bonfire. read more

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This is a good beach. It is sandy, there's water and wind sometimes for flying kites. I like it. read more

Seaside Beach - Seaside - Beaches Near Me - Seaside, Oregon

First time visiting Seaside. Lots of souvenir stores downtown. I noticed a few restaurants, bumper cars, arcades, and lots of shopping. I was mainly interested in walking to the roundabout to snap a few pics of the Lewis and Clark statue and seaside sign. Although busy, still fun to visit. The beach area is very busy, you could easily walk one mile towards Cannon beach along the walking path to a less crowded area. There was only one other family relaxing on the beach, closer to the Avenue U beach area. Plenty of room for me and my kiddo to play frisbee. read more

Took the 90 minute (240 minute actually) drive from Portland to visit the beach. In the winter. Fun trip, got to see the coast. Didn't swim because it was 38 degrees. Lots of Mexican restaurants which is a good thing. Been there done that got a t shirt. I imagine in the summer parking is tough to come by. read more

Seaside Beach - Highway 26 - Beaches Near Me - Seaside, Oregon

Love coming to seaside. All the same shops all the time but something about this place makes me happy. Hubs and I came here for the weekend for our 1 year anniversary and it's been a blast.. everyone is so friendly and the weather has been gorgeous. If you haven't been to seaside, come! It's great for families or just on your own. read more

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I really like it here -- maybe despite myself, but sometime a city girl needs a break and a little bit of small town fun is needed. Throw in things like a gorgeous beach and I am one happy happy camper. Seaside is small, cute, quaint. With gorgeous forests on one side and the ocean on the other. Sure -- it IS a tourist town, so food and souvenirs might seem on the high side price wise. But, this is Oregon and there is no sales tax, so I found things evening out for me personally. And growing up going to small towns outside of national parks and the like, I find kitchy little mom & pop shops charming. There are lots of options for food and booze -- though being a small town be prepared for a lot of them to close around 9-10 pm. Also -- saltwater taffy. Yay! This place is family friendly -- arcades, a little Ferris wheel, even an aquarium. Not family friendly? Well at least one bar in town is open until 2:30 am, and several others have written hours but will still stay open and serve if folks are mingling. The beach? Well the water is still cold in August, but the sand is soft, the views lovely, and it makes for a great place to park and picnic for a whole afternoon. Small sand dunes, grass, a lovely promenade to walk on, swing sets for kids, public bathrooms? Yes! Is it as nice as beaches in the more southern reaches? Probably not, but it is still sooooo pretty and I can spend so much time out there. I love it. Seaside serves as a nice reality break that is only a short drive away. I appreciate it for what it is and plan on coming back more often when I need peace, quiet, and ocean side views. read more

For me, Seaside is more of a 2.5 star rating, but for the average visitor,I can see it being a low 3. Seaside is a very popular tourist destination. It is essentially the first "larger" beach town that one enters when coming from Portland via Hwy 26, hence the big draw. It has a large and popular convention centre that houses many trade shows and events throughout the year. It hosts one of the largest beach volleyball tournaments on the west coast. It is the final destination of the Hood to Coast footrace. So as you can see, Seaside is a popular spot for entertainment. You really come to Seaside to enjoy the events first, and the city itself, second. It reminds me of a smaller, dated Atlantic City vibe, sans casinos and mega hotels. In the off-season, things are very slow and quiet for the most part. Many businesses are only open on limited days and shortened hours. The vast majority of merchants offer kitschy items, touristy souvenirs, and beach toys and gear for the wee ones. The outlet mall is modest, but does have a variety of places to meet your shopping needs. I am not a big fan of outlet shopping, as the deals really never seem that great. This seems to be an inherent thing about outlets in general and not specific to the Seaside Outlet Mall. I think they assume that if they call it an outlet, slash prices from ridiculously high MSRP tags then people will eagerly pay any price for the goods and think that they are getting an amazing deal. Dining options range from over priced, attempts at being high end restaurants, all flash...no bang to uninspired attempts to make a quick buck. There are a few gems here and there, but the pickings can be quite slim, especially if you are used to a larger beach town. The summer crowds can bring traffic to a standstill on Hwy 101, and the rental bikes and surreys may be fun to ride, but really have no place in the flow of traffic. Use extreme caution for pedestrians and surreys when navigating around Seaside. The beach itself is wide open and pretty clean. It can get very windy here, no matter the season. Our mild summers can also ensure unpredictable conditions, with a gorgeous sunny morning followed by a foggy, chilly afternoon. If you don't like the weather on the Oregon Coast...wait a few minutes. It can also be sunny and clear in Seaside, but completely socked in just up or down the highway at another beach location like Cannon Beach or Gearhart. Dress in layers is a wise mantra.... For the north coast, Seaside is one of the more family friendly spots. Arcades, many candy shops, ice cream, a fairly safe downtown to walk around in, an aquarium, and activities aimed at the younger set give more options for younger ones than say Cannon Beach, Manzanita, or Astoria. Sidewalks tend to roll up pretty early here in Oregon, so it is good to bring some games or other in-room activities to occupy bored and restless young ones. A nice spot to get away from the majority of the tourist crowd is The Cove, at the south end of Seaside. Bald Eagles, a park, and plenty of surfing to watch make it a cool beach getaway. Seaside is really what you make of it. As a visitor, just be respectful of the locals and the environment. Don't litter, don't drag race up and down Broadway with your speakers booming. We love the fact that rap music is your vice, but really don't need to feel the "beatz" to get the message. Cars work the same way here as they do back where you live. No need to step out of your mind while driving and cause accidents by driving the wrong way on a one way street. It happens on an almost daily basis here in Seaside. We even hung signs marking the one way street!!! They are pretty cool if I say so myself. Yes, we have a beach here, and some people like to wear beach attire around town. We do provide mirrors in all of the motels and hotels, so please feel free to use them. As a rule, it is just images from the internet that burn into our minds forever, but these images are supplemented by some of the outfits that our visitors like to walk around town in. There aren't a lot of therapists available for us locals, so please consider some discretion when getting dressed and hitting the streets of Seaside for your vacation. We love dogs too. We don't love getting into a weird bondage thing because you can't control and keep your dog on a short lead. As much as we like organic, we don't like doggie land mines, so remember to pick up after your fuzzy best friend. We love children. I personally think they are great deep fried with catchup. We don't like unsupervised children who run wild on the streets, or scream and yell while running around in a restaurant. Many have never seen the deep frier for the bad children, but just remember.....it is one of the few things that is open 24 hours a day in Seaside. CRUNCH!! Smile. read more

Wow, I was surprised to see the review about Seaside and racism. I am AA and my whole family heads down to Seaside about every other year for long weekends. We love it. We usually stay at the Resort, but have also rented condos on the promenade. We were there June 09, Sep 07, and July 04. It's funny, but we usually see other black families when we are down there. Anyway, please know that not everyone has a negative experience. I love PigNPancake. I tried another restaurant (McKeowns) to mix it up and we had bad service and bad food. Really bad morning. read more

Seaside is the perfect weekend getaway in a true small beach town. It definitely has more of a locals feel than a real out of state tourist one. The town is a mixture of newer upscale resorts and divey charming motels, both offering beach front views. The people are a mixture of the same. You have one main grovery store, Safeway, lots of gift shops & lots of restaurants that cater to the teenager looking for street tacos or a burger but also the wealthier retired couple looking for a white cloth sit-down establishment. Seaside is definitely family friendly. During peak months, Broadway is filled with families and kids running every where, most going to or leaving either the arcade, put-put golf or bumbper cars all located along the main strip. There is a swing set in the sand right off the main round-about and volleyball nets are also set up seasonally. The prominade is great for a stroll along the beach, especially if you don't want to get in the sand. Most beach front hotels/motels/rentals are accesible by the Prominade. So if you're looking for small town, friendly people and a place you can bring your kids/grandkids, Seaside is a great choice! read more

Are you serious? Calling this place a beach is like saying mouthwash is alcohol. I tried to like it, really, I did. It was a beautiful day in Portland, nearly 90 degrees, and the summer was coming to an end. I didn't have any more vacations planned, and kinda missed the beach. So, I naively thought taking an hour and a half drive to Seaside was a perfect idea. I got more excited as I turned closer to the beach. As I drove by the restaurants and shops, I was not impressed but figured that meant little cuz I just wanted to lay out on the beach. After finally getting a parking space, I walked up to the "beach." Sure, it wasn't much, but I figured I'd still make the best of it. So I found a spot, put down my towel, and felt like relaxing. But, this just didn't do it for me. After a couple hours I looked for a place to get some lunch. Usually when you're in a different town it's hard to choose where to eat cuz you want to try lots of them. Here, I couldn't find one place that enticed me to go in. So I walked back to places I had already passed, and settled on a place with sandwiches, ordered one and went back to lay out. I just got nothing from being on this beach. I brought a nice camera and took a few pics, but nothing I care to look at again or show anyone. I could see some sun, but barely felt it and got no tan after being out for hours. No good people watching either. I had to cut my losses and call it quits. Sorry, I just couldn't pretend I was really at a beach. Next time I want to enjoy the sun near some water, I'll just walk a half a mile from my place to the Waterfront. read more

DISGUSTING BEACH! Feminine hygiene products, dirty diapers, tires, car parts, broken glass, beer cans, plastic bags, Styrofoam, bathing suits, broken sandals... ON THE BEACH. It's truly shameful. I'm embarrassed that humans treat our earth this way. I'm shocked that Seaside would tolerate this heinous and unacceptable behavior. I'm from California, and I may be exposed to the best beaches in the US, but that still doesn't mean Oregon should let this happen. For shame!!! read more