Things To Do in And Near Seaside
Seaside Guides
Seaside’s favorite spot to watch surfers, waves and birds, as well as explore tide pools and fish from the rocks. The Cove located on Sunset Boulevard in south Seaside is both fascinating and scenic.
Necanicum Estuary & Beach Access (View Website) Located on North Holladay Drive, this park has a boardwalk and viewing deck, estuary and beach access. Located across from Seaside High School on North Holladay Seaside
3 – 4 miles north of Seaside, the city of Gearhart offers a stunning expanse of beach for passing the day, razor clamming, kite surfing or just relaxing. Cars are able to access the beach and drive along the shore.
Seaside’s oldest community park. It has sports fields, basketball courts, an award-wining skate park, swimming pool, youth center and access to the Neawanna River for canoeing and kayaking. And, it is located right across the street from Seaside’s new Public Library
One of Seaside’s newest and least developed parks, this area was formerly a round-rock quarry and the site of alder board and cedar shake mills. One millpond is fed by freshwater springs and the other is influenced by tidal salt water from the ocean via Neawanna Creek. The variety of habitat attracts a spectacular number of birds and insects and the site is beautiful and quiet. This is the south end of the Neawanna Natural History Park, which continues three miles downstream to the estuary of the river.
Located in downtown Seaside, along the Necanicum River. It is host to our summer concert series, “Where the Stars Play.” This park has picnic tables and a boat ramp.
Seaside’s favorite spot to watch surfers, waves and birds, as well as explore tide pools and fish from the rocks. The Cove located on Sunset Boulevard in south Seaside is both fascinating and scenic.
Necanicum Estuary & Beach Access (View Website) Located on North Holladay Drive, this park has a boardwalk and viewing deck, estuary and beach access. Located across from Seaside High School on North Holladay Seaside
3 – 4 miles north of Seaside, the city of Gearhart offers a stunning expanse of beach for passing the day, razor clamming, kite surfing or just relaxing. Cars are able to access the beach and drive along the shore.
Seaside’s oldest community park. It has sports fields, basketball courts, an award-wining skate park, swimming pool, youth center and access to the Neawanna River for canoeing and kayaking. And, it is located right across the street from Seaside’s new Public Library
One of Seaside’s newest and least developed parks, this area was formerly a round-rock quarry and the site of alder board and cedar shake mills. One millpond is fed by freshwater springs and the other is influenced by tidal salt water from the ocean via Neawanna Creek. The variety of habitat attracts a spectacular number of birds and insects and the site is beautiful and quiet. This is the south end of the Neawanna Natural History Park, which continues three miles downstream to the estuary of the river.
Located in downtown Seaside, along the Necanicum River. It is host to our summer concert series, “Where the Stars Play.” This park has picnic tables and a boat ramp.
North Gateway Park
A park with open space and hiking trails into a large forest along high-saline salt marsh near the estuary bay. This land is culturally and spiritually significant to the Clatsop people and the North Coast Land Conservancy protects all of the forest here in perpetuity.
Leads out to sea through rugged sand dunes. The Necanicum River is popular for boating, crabbing and fishing. The Estuary Walking Trail is accessible from the 12th Avenue parking lot and weaves through more unspoiled territory for about a mile, eventually ending at a rocky area near the bay’s mouth.
Accessed on the north end of Seaside, above The Cove beach and surfing area. This trail passes over Tillamook Head to Ecola State Park in Cannon Beach.
In Seaside, they provide a variety of sales options including apparel, boards, wetsuits and more. Visit them off Highway 101 in Seaside.
Oregon Surf Adventures Learn to surf programs are sponsored by Quiksilver and Roxy and certified by Surfing America. OSA offers surfing programs for all ages and abilities. At Oregon Surf Adventures we provide Daily Group lessons, Private lessons, Custom Group lessons, and Surf camps for Women, Co-ed Adults, Teens and Kids. Lessons can be customized to suit your skill level as well as personal or group needs. They are a great option for a more extensive introduction to the sport of surfing.
In and around Seaside, you will find a variety of fishing locations and options. 1.) The Cove Beach, on the south end of town, offers Surf Casting opportunities from the rocks. 2.) 12th Avenue Bridge – In and around the bridge in September, salmon fishing is legal. 3.) Necanicum River – Between Seaside and Cannon Beach, in the months of December – February fishing for steelhead is open.
Next to the Convention Center in downtown Seaside, is a small boat launch for small crafts that want to fish salmon or drop crab pots in the Necanicum River. Make sure you have all the proper permits before fishing salmon or crab, and use care when operating a boat.
People come from all over the United States to learn about the gray whales that migrate past our coast each year.
A park with open space and hiking trails into a large forest along high-saline salt marsh near the estuary bay. This land is culturally and spiritually significant to the Clatsop people and the North Coast Land Conservancy protects all of the forest here in perpetuity.
Leads out to sea through rugged sand dunes. The Necanicum River is popular for boating, crabbing and fishing. The Estuary Walking Trail is accessible from the 12th Avenue parking lot and weaves through more unspoiled territory for about a mile, eventually ending at a rocky area near the bay’s mouth.
Accessed on the north end of Seaside, above The Cove beach and surfing area. This trail passes over Tillamook Head to Ecola State Park in Cannon Beach.
In Seaside, they provide a variety of sales options including apparel, boards, wetsuits and more. Visit them off Highway 101 in Seaside.
Oregon Surf Adventures Learn to surf programs are sponsored by Quiksilver and Roxy and certified by Surfing America. OSA offers surfing programs for all ages and abilities. At Oregon Surf Adventures we provide Daily Group lessons, Private lessons, Custom Group lessons, and Surf camps for Women, Co-ed Adults, Teens and Kids. Lessons can be customized to suit your skill level as well as personal or group needs. They are a great option for a more extensive introduction to the sport of surfing.
In and around Seaside, you will find a variety of fishing locations and options. 1.) The Cove Beach, on the south end of town, offers Surf Casting opportunities from the rocks. 2.) 12th Avenue Bridge – In and around the bridge in September, salmon fishing is legal. 3.) Necanicum River – Between Seaside and Cannon Beach, in the months of December – February fishing for steelhead is open.
Next to the Convention Center in downtown Seaside, is a small boat launch for small crafts that want to fish salmon or drop crab pots in the Necanicum River. Make sure you have all the proper permits before fishing salmon or crab, and use care when operating a boat.
People come from all over the United States to learn about the gray whales that migrate past our coast each year.
Seaside Aquarium is one of the oldest aquariums on the West Coast. Founded in 1937, the aquarium is privately owned and the descendants of some of the founders are still active in the aquarium operation. The aquarium is proud to be involved in public awareness programs: Marine Mammal Stranding, Seaside Beach Discovery Program, Sea Week, Haystack Rock Awareness Program, the Wildlife Center of the North Coast and other marine education tours and activities for school children.
20 unique shops surrounding a full size working carousel. The mall offers dining, snacks, coffee, specialty gifts, art, imports, framing, kites, games, clothing, jewelry, toys, candies, ice cream, old time photos & portraits, and much more.
Located on Broadway in dowtown Seaside, the Funland Arcade is an iconic piece of Seaside history. You will find a wide variety of video games, games, rides and more. Easily accesible in downtown.
Bumber Boats, Miniature Golf, Go Karts and more! A great place for families to enjoy.
Learn the history of Oregon’s first seaside resort. Exhibits detail over 2,000 years of Seaside heritage, Artifacts dating from 700 B.C., Diorama depicting Seaside in 1899, Research Library & Photo Archive
The site of Lewis and Clark camp and site where they built saltworks for curing meat and food the winter in the area. Worth a visit for a piece of history.
Providing a variety of bikes available for rent, from regular street bikes, to mountain bikes, beach bikes and giant family cruisers! They are available year-round for all your bike rental needs.
Seaside Aquarium is one of the oldest aquariums on the West Coast. Founded in 1937, the aquarium is privately owned and the descendants of some of the founders are still active in the aquarium operation. The aquarium is proud to be involved in public awareness programs: Marine Mammal Stranding, Seaside Beach Discovery Program, Sea Week, Haystack Rock Awareness Program, the Wildlife Center of the North Coast and other marine education tours and activities for school children.
20 unique shops surrounding a full size working carousel. The mall offers dining, snacks, coffee, specialty gifts, art, imports, framing, kites, games, clothing, jewelry, toys, candies, ice cream, old time photos & portraits, and much more.
Located on Broadway in dowtown Seaside, the Funland Arcade is an iconic piece of Seaside history. You will find a wide variety of video games, games, rides and more. Easily accesible in downtown.
Bumber Boats, Miniature Golf, Go Karts and more! A great place for families to enjoy.
Learn the history of Oregon’s first seaside resort. Exhibits detail over 2,000 years of Seaside heritage, Artifacts dating from 700 B.C., Diorama depicting Seaside in 1899, Research Library & Photo Archive
The site of Lewis and Clark camp and site where they built saltworks for curing meat and food the winter in the area. Worth a visit for a piece of history.
Providing a variety of bikes available for rent, from regular street bikes, to mountain bikes, beach bikes and giant family cruisers! They are available year-round for all your bike rental needs.
Newport’s Historic Bay Front Newport’s Historic Bayfront district has long been the economic center of Newport. The harbor is home to Oregon’s largest commercial fishing fleet. This hub offers a variety of dining options and diverse shops for your shopping expedition.
Oregon Coast Aquarium This Amazing Oregon Coast Aquarium overlooks Yaquina bay near Newport’s Historic Bay front and showcases over 15,000 animals representing 259 species. It’s marked one of the top attractions on the Oregon Coast.
Ripley’s Believe it or not and Wax Works Enter the world of strange and the wonderful at Ripley’s Believe it or Not and Wax works. Whether it’s Micheal Jackson or a guy with two pupils, meeting reproduction of Hollywood celebrities and freaks of nature are next door in the historic bay front.
Yaquina Head Light At ninety-three feet, Yaquina Head is the tallest tower on the Oregon Coast. Tours of Yaquina Head are offered each day of the week with the exception of Tuesday and Thursdays.
Agate Beach State Park Located between Newport and Yaquina Head, and stretching for nearly 4 miles, Agate Beach is one of Oregon's broadest and most popular sandy beaches. Diggers, this park's for you! Razor clamming is a favorite activity as well as surfing.
Newport’s Historic Bay Front Newport’s Historic Bayfront district has long been the economic center of Newport. The harbor is home to Oregon’s largest commercial fishing fleet. This hub offers a variety of dining options and diverse shops for your shopping expedition.
Oregon Coast Aquarium This Amazing Oregon Coast Aquarium overlooks Yaquina bay near Newport’s Historic Bay front and showcases over 15,000 animals representing 259 species. It’s marked one of the top attractions on the Oregon Coast.
Ripley’s Believe it or not and Wax Works Enter the world of strange and the wonderful at Ripley’s Believe it or Not and Wax works. Whether it’s Micheal Jackson or a guy with two pupils, meeting reproduction of Hollywood celebrities and freaks of nature are next door in the historic bay front.
Yaquina Head Light At ninety-three feet, Yaquina Head is the tallest tower on the Oregon Coast. Tours of Yaquina Head are offered each day of the week with the exception of Tuesday and Thursdays.
Agate Beach State Park Located between Newport and Yaquina Head, and stretching for nearly 4 miles, Agate Beach is one of Oregon's broadest and most popular sandy beaches. Diggers, this park's for you! Razor clamming is a favorite activity as well as surfing.
Tillamook Cheese Factory
During a free, self-guided tour, you’ll get to see videos, historical displays and interactive kiosks about Tillamook. You’ll even get a behind the scenes look at the Tillamook cheese making room and packaging line! After you’ve seen how it’s all made, head to the sample counter for free bites of tasty cheeses. Enjoy breakfast or lunch at our Creamery Café, and for dessert, indulge in decadent Tillamook Fudge and a scoop (or three!) of extra creamy Tillamook Ice Cream on a freshly baked waffle cone.
Three Capes Scenic Loop
If you’re looking for the most breathtaking views of the Tillamook Coast, the Three Capes Scenic Loop is the perfect place to start. Beginning in downtown Tillamook, this short 40-mile jaunt along the water reveals some of the most majestic natural landscapes that the Oregon coast has to offer.
Oswald West State Park
Stretching along four miles of coastline in dense, temperate rainforest, Oswald West State Park has a beautifully secluded sandy beach and miles of trails leading to breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. This vast, scenic treasure is without a doubt one of the most spectacular parks in Oregon.
Oregon Coast Scenic Railway
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of yesterday as the steam whistle blows and the wheels grind across the tracks. As the locomotive pulls into stops in Rockaway Beach and Wheeler, the ringing of the bell will turn heads in awe and wonder. Experience unique views of the Oregon coast and Nehalem Bay on scenic train rides offered from the end of May through the beginning of September.
Munson Creek Falls
Favored for its accessibility and height, Munson Creek Falls is an impressive waterfall with a stunning 266-foot drop, making it one of Oregon's largest falls and certainly one of the most beautiful. The base of the waterfall can be approached by following the lower trail, which is a relatively simple half mile stroll.
Tillamook Air Museum
Tillamook Air Museum is an aviation museum south of Tillamook, Oregon in the United States. The museum is housed in a former US Navy blimp hangar, called "Hangar B", which is the largest clear-span wooden structure in the world.
Tillamook Cheese Factory
During a free, self-guided tour, you’ll get to see videos, historical displays and interactive kiosks about Tillamook. You’ll even get a behind the scenes look at the Tillamook cheese making room and packaging line! After you’ve seen how it’s all made, head to the sample counter for free bites of tasty cheeses. Enjoy breakfast or lunch at our Creamery Café, and for dessert, indulge in decadent Tillamook Fudge and a scoop (or three!) of extra creamy Tillamook Ice Cream on a freshly baked waffle cone.
Three Capes Scenic Loop
If you’re looking for the most breathtaking views of the Tillamook Coast, the Three Capes Scenic Loop is the perfect place to start. Beginning in downtown Tillamook, this short 40-mile jaunt along the water reveals some of the most majestic natural landscapes that the Oregon coast has to offer.
Oswald West State Park
Stretching along four miles of coastline in dense, temperate rainforest, Oswald West State Park has a beautifully secluded sandy beach and miles of trails leading to breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. This vast, scenic treasure is without a doubt one of the most spectacular parks in Oregon.
Oregon Coast Scenic Railway
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of yesterday as the steam whistle blows and the wheels grind across the tracks. As the locomotive pulls into stops in Rockaway Beach and Wheeler, the ringing of the bell will turn heads in awe and wonder. Experience unique views of the Oregon coast and Nehalem Bay on scenic train rides offered from the end of May through the beginning of September.
Munson Creek Falls
Favored for its accessibility and height, Munson Creek Falls is an impressive waterfall with a stunning 266-foot drop, making it one of Oregon's largest falls and certainly one of the most beautiful. The base of the waterfall can be approached by following the lower trail, which is a relatively simple half mile stroll.
Tillamook Air Museum
Tillamook Air Museum is an aviation museum south of Tillamook, Oregon in the United States. The museum is housed in a former US Navy blimp hangar, called "Hangar B", which is the largest clear-span wooden structure in the world.
The Whale Watching Center
Park staff are ready at the Whale Watching Center to answer your questions and help you spot gray whales. Located along the seawall in scenic Depoe Bay, the center is a perfect spot for you watch whales as they blow, dive, spyhop and breach. Whale watching takes place year-round on the Oregon Coast!
Fogarty Beach State Area
Where the creek and ocean meet, you'll find ingredients that make the spirit soar. Discover this park's perfect wind-sheltered picnic areas. In case of rain, head for the covered picnic shelter. Walk the wooden footbridges arching through the Sitka spruce, western hemlock, shore pine and alder forest.
Whale, Sea Life and Shark Museum
The only Whale Museum in the state and the only museum in the world that focuses on individual gray whales. The museum features a section on Oregon’s summer resident gray whales, a whale, dolphin and porpoise room, a shark room, a tropical ocean room, an intertidal display with cubbies of common and worldwide invertebrates, a seal, sea lion and sea otter room, a seabird and shorebird room and a theater room.
Boiler Bay State Wayside
A miraculous and rugged, basalt-rimmed bay, Boiler Bay is a great place to watch wild surf action on the rocky spurs. This splendid panoramic viewpoint presents a good opportunity to see migrating and resident gray whales. Take your binoculars -- this is one of the best sites in Oregon to see ocean-going birds.
Devils Punchbowl
Surfers and surf watchers energize this area! During winter storms, water from the restless ocean slams with a thundering roar into a hollow rock formation shaped like a huge punch bowl. The surf churns, foams, and swirls as it mixes a violent brew. The punch bowl was probably created by the collapse of the roof over two sea caves, then shaped by wave action.
The Whale Watching Center
Park staff are ready at the Whale Watching Center to answer your questions and help you spot gray whales. Located along the seawall in scenic Depoe Bay, the center is a perfect spot for you watch whales as they blow, dive, spyhop and breach. Whale watching takes place year-round on the Oregon Coast!
Fogarty Beach State Area
Where the creek and ocean meet, you'll find ingredients that make the spirit soar. Discover this park's perfect wind-sheltered picnic areas. In case of rain, head for the covered picnic shelter. Walk the wooden footbridges arching through the Sitka spruce, western hemlock, shore pine and alder forest.
Whale, Sea Life and Shark Museum
The only Whale Museum in the state and the only museum in the world that focuses on individual gray whales. The museum features a section on Oregon’s summer resident gray whales, a whale, dolphin and porpoise room, a shark room, a tropical ocean room, an intertidal display with cubbies of common and worldwide invertebrates, a seal, sea lion and sea otter room, a seabird and shorebird room and a theater room.
Boiler Bay State Wayside
A miraculous and rugged, basalt-rimmed bay, Boiler Bay is a great place to watch wild surf action on the rocky spurs. This splendid panoramic viewpoint presents a good opportunity to see migrating and resident gray whales. Take your binoculars -- this is one of the best sites in Oregon to see ocean-going birds.
Devils Punchbowl
Surfers and surf watchers energize this area! During winter storms, water from the restless ocean slams with a thundering roar into a hollow rock formation shaped like a huge punch bowl. The surf churns, foams, and swirls as it mixes a violent brew. The punch bowl was probably created by the collapse of the roof over two sea caves, then shaped by wave action.
Fly a kite, make a sandcastle, stroll the Prom.
Rent bicycles built for 1, 2 or 6 and numerous other unique forms of transportation for exploring town, including by river.
Provides a variety of camping and RV options, and more importantly horseback riding tours for families.
Awe inspiring views and a romantic place for a picnic at the base of a small waterfall on the beach.
Two to ten participants are locked in a themed room and have 60 minutes to work together to discover hidden objects, gather clues, and solve puzzles to find the key to escape.
Seaside Inverted Experience
This photo studio is a fun and creative way to create a memory and keepsake that makes you look like you're upside down in Seaside! Call to make a reservation.
Location: 111 Broadway St #11, Seaside, OR 97138
See the bronze statue of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and Seaman their dog. This statue commemorates their 18 month, 4,000 mile journey from St Louis to the Oregon Coast.
The aquarium is one of the oldest on the West Coast. Founded in 1937, the aquarium is proud to be involved in public awareness programs and other marine education for all ages.
Climb 125 feet up a spiral staircase to the highest point in Astoria and set a balsam wood glider to flight from the wrap-around balcony. See views of the Pacific ocean, Columbia river, Oregon and Washington.
The site of the Lewis and Clark camp and site where they built salt works for curing meat and food for the winter in the area. Worth a visit for a piece of history.
Explore the tide pools, look for puffins and enjoy this majestic iconic rock.
Ready to assist you in finding something to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Breakfast served anytime along with delicious chowder, soups, gourmet burgers, seafood and more.
A great place for lunch and arcade games.
Great place for sandwiches and wraps.