Seaside, OR Road Trips

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. City of Seaside Visitors Bureau, 7 N Roosevelt Dr, ☏ +1 503-738-3097, toll-free: +1-888-306-2326, [email protected]. M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su (seasonal) 10AM-2PM. Free. (updated Apr 2026)

1 Lewis and Clark Salt Works, Beach Dr. and Lewis & Clark Way (Located on the beach on the opposite side of the Promenade). 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. Free. (updated Jun 2025) 2 Seaside Aquarium, 200 North Prom (End of 2nd Ave. at the Promenade, 2 blocks north of Turnaround), ☏ +1 503 738-6211, [email protected]. 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. Adult $12; child (6-13) $6, senior (64+) $10, family (up to 6 people) $40. (updated Jan 2026)

1 Funland Arcade, 201 Broadway, ☏ +1 503-738-7361. A large arcade, bumper cars, and counter-service pizza on Seaside`s main tourist street. (updated Oct 2016) 2 Seaside Skooters/ Ten Tiny Tees/ Pronto Pup, 110 Broadway St (big yellow awnings on the last block of Broadway). 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 credit/debit. ̩$̩5 per ride or game. (updated Jul 2025) 3 Sunset Pool, 1300 Broadway (East of Hwy. 101), ☏ +1 503-738-3311. 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. (updated Jan 2017) Captain Kid Amusement Park, 2735 S Roosevelt Dr, ☏ +1 971-320-8206. 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 pan for "treasure". Golf cart driver, mini golf, and mining $12/each. Other activities $6/each. (updated Mar 2025)

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. Norma's Seafood & Steak, 20 N Columbia St, ☏ +1 503-38-4331, [email protected]. 11AM-9PM, daily. Great clam chowder and other popular seafood items in a relaxed atmosphere. (updated May 2021) 1 Angelina`s Pizzeria and Cafe, 300 S. Roosevelt Dr, ☏ +1 503-717-1230. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM. 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. (updated Jan 2017)

2 Zinger's Homemade Ice Cream, 210 Broadway (across from Funland Arcade), ☏ +1 503-738-6027, [email protected]. 1-10PM (summer). 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. (updated Sep 2020) 1 Sea Star Gelato, 8 N Columbia St, [email protected]. Winter: M-Sa 1-8PM, Su noon-7PM. 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. (updated Mar 2025) Times Theater and Public House, 133 Broadway St, ☏ +1 503-739-7188. 11AM-10PM. (updated Aug 2020)

1 Best Western Ocean View Resort, 414 North Prom, toll-free: +1-800-234-8439, fax: +1 503 738-3264. 2 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 34 N. Holladay Dr., ☏ +1 503 717-8000, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 3 Motel 6, 2369 S Roosevelt Dr, ☏ +1 503 738-6269, fax: +1 503 738-4276. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 4 Rivertide Suites Condominium Hotel, 102 N. Holladay Dr, toll-free: +1-877-871-8433, [email protected]. 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. 5 Seaside International Hostel, 930 N Holladay Dr, ☏ +1 503 738-7911, toll-free: +1-888-994-0001, fax: +1 503 717-0163, [email protected]. Check-out: 11AM. Reception desk hours 8AM-9PM, contact ahead of time for late arrival arrangements. Dorms $23-26, privates $53-59. 6 Quality Inn Seaside, 2455 South Roosevelt Dr., ☏ +1 503 738-8971, fax: +1 503 738-5163. 7 The Starry Night Inn (formerly The Custer House B&B), 811 1st Ave, ☏ +1 503 738-7825. A small, art-focused hotel in a Queen Anne style house (circa 1900) and three cabins. Breakfast, snacks, beer and wine included in the lobby. (updated May 2021) 8 Gilbert Inn, 341 Beach Dr., ☏ +1-800-507-2714, toll-free: +1 503-738-4142. An 1885 Queen Anne built by Alexandre Gilbert, an early Mayor of Seaside who donated land for the Prom.

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. 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. Portland International Airport (PDX IATA), is the nearest airport to Seaside with scheduled service.

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.