I really love Seaside…read more It's probably my favorite town on the Oregon coast. The first time I ever visited was in my early teens and I came here with the Masonic youth org of which I was a member. I think we ended up going here a couple times during my years in that group but I never came with my family until just this past summer. Since we're from Eugene, Florence to Lincoln City was usually where we headed to the beach. I've always thought of Seaside as the closest thing you'll find to a California beach in Oregon. The weather is not bad for Oregon's coastal cities but they also have lifeguards on duty, which is atypical. The shopping/tourist area is really conveniently located, being right on the beach near all the hotels and compact enough that you can feel at ease if your teens wander around on their own. There's lots of shops (souvenirs, clothing, ice cream, and more), as well as the Seaside Carousel Mall whose centerpiece is of course the carousel. (Which is awesome by the way!) There's bumper cars and other arcade delights. There are several stops on the Oregon Ice Cream Trail too! We came here for the Fourth of July weekend and had a fantastic time. I love parades; we had fun watching theirs, and it wasn't so crowded that you couldn't see anything or that people were standing five deep. It was easy to get a viewing spot. The historical society held a Fourth of July Social and it was so much fun. They had a cake walk, face painting, fishing booth, bingo, cotton candy, hot dogs and dessert that one of the local orgs were selling. It was like being in the movie Pollyanna! This was held directly after the conclusion of the parade just a couple blocks away, and also a short walk from where we were staying. The town hosts lots of events too. The Miss Oregon pageant is probably the most high profile, held annually here. They also have art walks, as well as a jazz festival. And amongst their Independence Day celebrations is a fantastic fireworks show on the beach--truly the best fireworks show I've attended anywhere. But of course the reason you go to Seaside is the beach. There's a parking lot a block or two from the beach and street parking as well, but one thing I will say for Seaside is that it doesn't have as much beach-area parking as other coastal towns. The Promenade goes along the beachfront, and the Seaside Aquarium is a stop along the Prom. The beach is beautiful and large, and even has a little swingset in one area. The water is COLD, even in the height of summer, but you get used to it pretty quickly. My little one had never been to the beach before but, like her fave Moana, the sea seems to call to her. Seaside has an amenity that I don't think is terribly common, which is that they offer beach wheelchairs. My mom uses a wheelchair when away from home, and we were able to borrow a beach wheelchair so she could go out with us. It wasn't the easiest thing to push on the sand, but it did the trick. That was fun since she was able to watch as my babe took her first steps in the ocean. There were three wheelchairs, which you borrow free of charge through Sunset Empire Park District (Seaside's recreation district) and can use for up to four hours total (that's including key exchange, so make sure your building that into your time at the beach). The wheelchairs are locked up near the public parking lot, which is about a block from the beach and a four or five blocks from the park district building I think. Be aware that these are not motorized wheelchairs, and it would probably be impossible for the person in the wheelchair to make it through the sand on their own so someone will need to push. There may also be a place where you can rent beach wheelchairs for a fee, maybe for a longer period of time. And if you find the little blue "roads" made especially for the beach wheelchairs that may make it easier to maneuver in the sand. Though the spring and summer is my favorite time to visit, there's undoubtedly things happening year round. Seaside would be in my top three places to visit on the Oregon Coast. From Portland, it's a fairly quick drive at about an hour and a half or so (it used to be a getaway Portlanders in its early days). Just be aware that you'll be driving through the Coast Range, mostly on a two lane road, and we saw quite a few elk along the way during both day and night so you'll need to be alert.

Seaside is tied with Cannon Beach as most dog unfriendly city on the West Coast. There are…read morevirtually no covered outdoor spaces to enjoy a beer or meal with your pup. We braved the rain at 1 brewery and had enough. The hotel did not let us leave the dog alone so were out of options.

Totally underwhelming. Bunch of rocks surrounded by a metal gate on an ordinary suburban street…read moreamong suburban houses, but hey there's a plaque which I guess makes it historical? Bah. Not worth the trip.

Just happened to see this site on Google maps, and as a history nerd, needed to swing by and check…read moreit out. It's just off the boardwalk and not too far from "downtown" Seaside. It's a neat attraction that ties back to Lewis & Clark, and I love how it's been recreated so people today know about it. Worth a quick visit!

Sure wish they would stop yapping at the front desk all the time. I get greeting folks who come in,…read morebut letting them stand there for 10+ minutes to shoot the shit is more than a little disruptive. I come here to get out of the house away from any distractions so that I can get writing done. Pretty bad that I have to wear earplugs and headphones at a LIBRARY. Otherwise it's a nice location and environment. Just keep in mind that it isn't any quieter than a typical office job environment.

Very modern looking library, especially compared to the others in the area. Five stars for an…read moreawesome children's area. I love how it's separated into its own area and has so much more than books. A puppet theater area, large stuffed animals, puzzles, toys, computers, etc. Large selection of Spanish books. They have a weekly story time on Wednesday mornings geared towards the preschool crowd. Large parking lot with plenty of parking. Located near all the Seaside attractions (Boardwalk, shops, restaurants, outlet center, etc.).

Nice airport close to Gearhart and Seaside. Closest airport to Cannon Beach too. No scheduled air…read moreservice at this airport, only private general aviation, charters (listed on their website), and occasional commercial / military. There used to be a biplane guy doing sightseeing rides but he hasn't been there in a while. No fees. Kind of short at 2150' though without the displaced thresholds it's more like 2350. Watch those crosswinds, and really watch for the deer and ELK that wander onto the airport sometimes. There's a nice pilot shed with 'courtesy bicycles' available for fly-in visitors. Cabs are cheap and there's at least one car rental place nearby (phone #s for both are on the reader board and the airport website). Some of the restaurants / hotels will do airport pickup if you ask. It's easy walking distance to Gearhart and several restaurants and other attractions, closest is just a few steps down the road. The airport website and airport reader board have lots of good info too. Officially there's no camping on the field but if you pitch your tent after dark no one will likely bother you, Don't leave tents etc. unattended as the police have been known to come out and confiscate. It is relatively safe with a fence around the tie-down ramp area. Oh and the map here on Yelp shows the city hall address not the airport so don't try to land where the pointer is!

56S is a good little airport. The pavement is well cared for and there's plenty of tie down space…read more There are trees to the North but I was clear of them by 200' in a 160HP Warrior. There is a departure proceedure for noise so please adhere so it stays open for years to come. It's quite a walk to get any where so next time I'll explore the transportation options.

So it came down to Seaside to play a softball tournament. It rained half the time of course it's…read moreOregon and in Seaside so this is the perfect field to play on in the rain. The fence was a half of a fence so everyone could see really well if you were able to stand up when your own child was playing or when you were watching a really good play. Everyone was very friendly the snack bar was well stocked bathrooms were the best bathrooms I have seen in a long time at a field.

The BCCC has an infinate number of uses. It's available for private rentals with a variety of…read moreoptions. There are two meeting rooms that can be combined, a conference room, a main hall a commercial kitchen and a Pottery Studio. Sunset Empire Park and Rec has fitness classes here, Yoga, Tae Kwon Do, Dance Fitness, Arthritis Fitness, Tai Chi and Pilates. They also offer pottery classes. Meals on Wheels is prepared and delivered out of here. Senior lunches are served daily, senior movies are on Thursday. Annual events, Community Thanksgiving and The Fall Fun Fest are held here. Some chefs utilize the commercial kitchen for catering events. Community Forums are also held here. Oh, ukelele practice and a knitters group also meet weekly. It's a great place to find out about local resources especially if you are new in town. Volunteers are always needed for the lunches if you'd like to get involved.

What a great museum and full of Seaside History. We were pleasantly surprised and impressed, the…read moredocents were knowledgeable and very friendly. Donations accepted but not required

Our experience at the Seaside Museum and Historical Society was delightful. We were met by friendly…read morepeople who answered all our questions . The museum has had a recent facelift and is very informative. It was fun to learn the history of Seaside and to experience it today. We recommend a visit .

I wouldn't call this a good movie theatre but there isn't anything wrong with it…read more Watched You Me and Tuscany here...mainly to experience the movie theatre lol Sure: -friendly staff -everything works and you can watch movies here -easy parking -not a movie theatre giant Meh: -not particularly cute or aesthetically pleasing despite being a local movie theatre -no cherry coke when will they learn

Wonderful hometown feeling theater. Ticket prices are very reasonable and staff is always niceread more

The owner of this establishment was very rude, she definitely could use some lessons in courtesy…read more All of the artwork was beautiful and a few things I would have purchased but did not solely based on how we were treated. We dress nice and are courteous so I could not think of any reason to be treated as if we were beneath her and her collection of treasures.

I really wanted to give this lovely gallery 5 stars. I really appreciate all the local artwork and…read morethe woman working there was very friendly when I stopped in yesterday. I bought a lovely, delicate ceramic votive, locally made. She offered to pack it up for me and hold it while I continued to shop around town. I came back for it an hour later and it was in a bag waiting for me. When I got it home and unpacked I saw that she wrapped it in only one layer of light brown paper and just stuck it in a paper bag. Of course, it was broken. I've had better packing jobs done at a Goodwill. I would have loved to give this shop a higher rating, but gallery worker should have taken much greater care in wrapping this. It was truly a piece of art and handled much too casually. It was an oversight that never should have happened. This was my last trip to Seaside --have been visiting for over 30 years and this was my goodbye gift to myself before I relocate cross country. I'm really disappointed by this.

Terrible experience -- be very cautious…read more Be careful using your credit card at this place. I purchased a $10, and somehow a recurring $-0 monthly charge was later added to my card without my knowledge or consent. Now I have to go through the hassle of disputing it with my credit card company. I strongly recommend avoiding this place, or at the very least, paying cash and closely reviewing your receipts and statements.

Seaside, Seaside, Seaside... I moved there when I was three, and if you grew up around that salty…read moreair and carnival glare, you know exactly what Funland means to me. My mom was a die-hard Ms. Pac-Man slinger back in the day, and my brother and I would burn through quarters like we were trying to keep the Oregon economy alive. The place still carries that old-school magic classic skee-ball lanes, the photo booth that's been snapping goofy faces for decades, and enough blinking lights to make a grown man feel like a kid again. Old games, new games bells ring, tickets sing, and nostalgia swings. Now these days your fun card works over at the rides too, and let me tell you something about those bumper cars. The track looks small... but those little devils spin, bang, and ricochet like a bar fight on roller skates. Fast, loud, and chaotic in other words, perfect. I always run a few laps there, but this trip I talked my wife into the Tilt-A-Whirl, that beautiful old beast that feels like it's been spinning folks silly since the 1920s. You know the one with the operator stick push forward and she flies, pull back and those cars start spinning like a politician dodging questions. By the time it really got going, we were holding on for dear life. I was laughing. My wife... not so much. Now I'll admit something bittersweet. Seaside isn't quite the little carnival town it used to be. They tore out the old roller coaster, a bunch of rides, and even that little snow cone shack at the end. These days it's more shops, more crowds, more folks than a church picnic on payday. But even with all that... Seaside still holds the crown on the Oregon coast. The beach cuts the wind just right, the Prom is perfect for a long walk, Broadway's buzzing, and the Turnaround still feels like the center of the whole show. So here's the rhyme and the reason, the simple seaside truth: Walk the Prom, hear the gulls cry, smell the salt in the air. Play some games, crash some cars, spin 'til you don't care. Drop a few bucks, laugh all day, let the good times expand Because a trip to Seaside just ain't complete... without a little time at Funland. Five stars. Still the king of coast-town fun.