Coast Explorer Magazine - The Explorer's Guide to the Oregon Coast and Washington Coast

Regional Highlights

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    Seaside by Season
    Seaside and the Pacific coast offer unique experiences any time of year. Summer offers the ­driest and ­warmest weather, but...
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    Seaside is Famtastic
    A trip to the beach pretty much guarantees fun for the whole family, but Seaside, Oregon ups the ante with...
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    Day Trips from Seaside
    Six day trips from Seaside offer a collection of diverse experiences, including Ecola State Park & Haystack Rock, Pacific Vista...
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    Wet, Wild & Active in Seaside
    Between beach, estuary and forest, the natural areas of Seaside reveal abundant ecological wonders and outdoor recreation. Bring your binoculars...
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    Spring Seabirds & Shorebirds
    In Oregon and Washington, more than 2000 islands, offshore rocks and reefs are protected as National Wildlife Refuges.

Seaside Activities and Attractions

  • Activities and Attractions Showcase

    • Seaside Carousel Mall
      Seaside Carousel Mall
      Ride the carousel, browse the interesting shops, enjoy a latte or an old-fashioned malt...
      more info
      300 Broadway Seaside
      503.738.6728
    • Seaside Aquarium
      Seaside Aquarium
      See live exhibits featuring regional ­marine life including the Pacific ­Octopus, Wolf Eel and...
      more info
      200 N Prom Seaside
      503.738.6211
    • Funland Entertainment Center
      Funland Entertainment Center
      Experience the Coast’s largest arcade! Hundreds of arcade and redemption games: Fascination, Skee Ball...
      more info
      201 Broadway Seaside
      503.738.7361

  • Featured Activities and Attractions

    • Gearhart Golf Links
      Gearhart Golf Links
      Oregon's oldest golf course established in 1892 is open to the public and playable...
      more info
      1157 N Marion Gearhart
      503.738.3538
    • Cleanline Surf Shop
      Cleanline Surf Shop
      Surf rental packages, lessons and repairs. The Northwest’s largest selection of surf boards and...
      more info
      60 N Roosevelt Dr, Hwy 101 Seaside
      503.738.7888
    • Seaside Naturally
      Seaside Naturally
      Comprehensive guide to the area’s exciting eco-tourism ­opportunities. Birding with full species lists and...
      more info
      P.O. Box 7 Seaside
      503.738.6391
    • Bumper Cars, Miniature Golf & Downtown Fun
      Bumper Cars, Miniature Golf & Downtown Fun
      Bumper cars, ­miniature golf, downtown fun. Tilt-a-Whirl and Pronto Pup stand has meant generations...
      more info
      110 Broadway Seaside
      503.738.5540
    • Seaside Family Fun Park
      Seaside Family Fun Park
      NEW! For 2012-Airplane, Helicopter and Kiddy Whip rides! Family fun with Go-Carts and Miniature...
      more info
      85911 Highway 101 Seaside
      503.738.2076

  • Complete Alphabetical Listing

    • Bumper Cars, Miniature Golf & Downtown Fun
      Bumper Cars, Miniature Golf & Downtown Fun
      Bumper cars, ­miniature golf, downtown fun. Tilt-a-Whirl and Pronto Pup stand has meant generations...
      more info
      110 Broadway Seaside
      503.738.5540
    • Cleanline Surf Shop
      Cleanline Surf Shop
      Surf rental packages, lessons and repairs. The Northwest’s largest selection of surf boards and...
      more info
      60 N Roosevelt Dr, Hwy 101 Seaside
      503.738.7888
    • Funland Entertainment Center
      Funland Entertainment Center
      Experience the Coast’s largest arcade! Hundreds of arcade and redemption games: Fascination, Skee Ball...
      more info
      201 Broadway Seaside
      503.738.7361
    • Gearhart Golf Links
      Gearhart Golf Links
      Oregon's oldest golf course established in 1892 is open to the public and playable...
      more info
      1157 N Marion Gearhart
      503.738.3538
    • Oregon Coast Portraits
      Oregon Coast Portraits
      Since 1986, artist David Poole has offered portrait sketches to people year-round in colored...
      more info
      300 Broadway Seaside
      503.717.9539 or 503.440.0556
    • Seaside Aquarium
      Seaside Aquarium
      See live exhibits featuring regional ­marine life including the Pacific ­Octopus, Wolf Eel and...
      more info
      200 N Prom Seaside
      503.738.6211
    • Seaside Carousel Mall
      Seaside Carousel Mall
      Ride the carousel, browse the interesting shops, enjoy a latte or an old-fashioned malt...
      more info
      300 Broadway Seaside
      503.738.6728
    • Seaside Family Fun Park
      Seaside Family Fun Park
      NEW! For 2012-Airplane, Helicopter and Kiddy Whip rides! Family fun with Go-Carts and Miniature...
      more info
      85911 Highway 101 Seaside
      503.738.2076
    • Seaside Helicopters
      Seaside Helicopters
      Enjoy a flight and views of Seaside you will always remember, starting at $39...
      more info
      Located on Hwy 101, 1/4-mile south of Seaside Seaside
      503.440.4123
    • Seaside Jazz Festival
      Seaside Jazz Festival
      Seaside
      866.345.6257
    • Seaside Naturally
      Seaside Naturally
      Comprehensive guide to the area’s exciting eco-tourism ­opportunities. Birding with full species lists and...
      more info
      P.O. Box 7 Seaside
      503.738.6391
    • Seaside Surf Shop
      Seaside Surf Shop
      1116 S. Roosevelt Dr Seaside
      503.717.1110
    • Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District
      Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District
      Indoor public swimming pool, ­spa pool, 20x40-foot warm water pool, youth center, fitness room...
      more info
      1140 Broadway Seaside
      503.738.3311