SEASIDE
Arcade
Bumper cars
Carousels
For good family fun, or to just sneak off by your-
self and release the inner kid, take a ride in a bumper
car, fly high on the indoor tilt-a-whirl or test your skill
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at some skee ball. But no matter what you choose, have
a ball. For a less vigorous play date, try some minia-
TO Z
ture golf or a nostalgic ride on an old-fashioned
carousel. Seaside features the largest arcade on the
Oregon Coast, so there is no excuse not to have fun
in a town designed for a good time.
Drivers visiting Seaside circle the Turnaround
at the west end of Broadway for a glimpse of
Dining
the ocean. The Turnaround, with its statue of
Entertainment
Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and Seaman
the dog, is considered the official end of the
Friendly Shops
Lewis and Clark Trail.
By GARY ADAMS Photos by
For Coast Weekend ALEX PAJUNAS From casual family dining to a special wine and
Jellybeans
dine oceanfront table for two, you won’t go hungry for
good food or a romantic atmosphere. And if you’d like Kites
S is for Seaside. The name says it all ... It’s
some entertainment with your food, you can find live
music at many local restaurants and pubs. For some
Luxurious loafing
culture, try a visit to the Heritage Museum, or an arm-
Remember – treats are not just for kids. Jellybeans,
Hope Jensen, 10, of Portland, leans against the strong southerly wind sweeping the beach in
in-arm stroll from gallery to gallery on a First Satur-
saltwater taffy, confectionary treats of all types await
Seaside near the Turnaround Monday. Jensen came to Seaside with her parents Friday and was
always been a great family destination and
day Art Walk. And what can be better than tax-free
you. Or maybe a nostalgic fountain and malt shop
eager to experience the wild weather while having the beach all to herself.
shopping? Whether it’s some-
shake, or homemade ice cream,
thing for the kids or for that spe-
caramel corn or fudge beckons.
their own antics. They’re the harbor seals of the 70-
Violets
lots of folks think of it that way, but it’s also a
cial person in your life, Seaside
Then celebrate a day at the beach
year-old Seaside Aquarium, a rare treat for kids and
Whirly birds
Chris Hormann, of Forest Grove, regains con-
is loaded with specialty shops,
by visiting a local kite shop, pick
adults alike. If edible sea life is more your taste, so
Seaside’s colorful pocket gardens and hanging bas-
trol of the puck during a game of air hockey
galleries, antique stores, malls
out a flyer and spend the day fly-
to speak, then toss a crab pot from the 12th Avenue
kets are legend on the coast. Themed to reflect the near-
won by his dad Keith at Funland Arcade in
and shopping districts ... did we
ing your favorite kite in the con-
bridge in search of a delectable crustacean of the Dun-
by merchants, these ever-changing gardens and baskets
Seaside. With the children home from college,
great escape place for adults who need a
mention it’s tax free?
sistent and gentle coast breeze.
geness variety. Or, with some determined digging
the Hormann family paid a visit to the coast
Finally, alone or with your spe-
offer blooms year-round: a kaleidoscope of colors and
on the Seaside beach, you may be rewarded with
for fun and hoped to experience an expected
cial someone, wind down your
patterns to please the eye and soul. Imagine yourself lift-
Golf
another delectable Northwest specialty, razor clams.
storm later in the day.
day of sweets and high flying
ed gently upwards, a bubble window for a panoramic
little alone time, or just to chill out. So here’s
We should also mention that whether you are a fly or
History
with a relaxing massage, spa treat-
view, and the sights of the spectacular Oregon coast
to the finish for the longest and largest relay race on
bait fisher, there is some fabulous fishing in any of
ment or yoga class at one of the
looming below – the sheer cliffs of Tillamook Head,
the coast, the Hood to Coast Run. From bikes to beach
Inspiration
Seaside's Justyce Tabor, 13, skates the nearby coastal streams, estuaries and lakes. And,
fine Seaside day spas, wellness
elk herds, Haystack Rock and Indian Beach just a few
cycles and scooters, even beach surries, there’s plenty
along the metal coping that runs of course, there’s the ocean for surf fishing or a guid-
Want to get outside, smell
and recreation centers. You, or
of the sites you’ll see from a Seaside helicopter ride.
of “beach wheelin’” available in Seaside. If you have
a little A to Z about Sea-
along the spine at the Seaside
ed trip to sea. something more rugged in mind, check out the local
the salty ocean air and take in a Skate ’N Ride Park.
both of you, deserve it.
bit of coastal scenery at the same Xs by the bunch
bike tours or carve, ollie, kickflip and grind at the Sea-
time? What better way than a round of golf at any of
Storms
side Skate ’N Ride. So, think “X marks the spot” when
side that should provide
the several courses located in and near Seaside? Try the
Meet Lewis and Clark
Yearly events
you think Seaside: eXcep-
Turnaround
tional dining and lodging,
The Prom in Seaside
Seaside Golf Club, located on the scenic Necanicum
Nuptials
Zipping Around eXcellent shops, eXciting
offers spectac-
River, or the Highlands at Gearhart overlooking the Unbeatable beach
events and activities and
ular views
some options for both youngsters
beach, or just north of Seaside, the Gearhart golf links
Outrageous sunsets
Seaside hosts a myri- ad of year-round
From your cozy room, watch nature do its thing. eXtraordinary scenery, all
throughout
... none will disappoint. For the history-minded, sev- Take a stroll down the main street of Broadway to
events, from a biannu- al Wine Walk in the year
What can be more exciting and exhilarating than
eral Lewis and Clark landmarks provide opportunities the Turnaround, where you’ll meet and greet the Lewis
the downtown area to the largest amateur
this and something eXtra
and is
catching an Oregon beach storm? For the more adven-
to learn about their arduous and historic journey, and Clark statue in the center of the loop. It commem-
volleyball tourna- ment around,
... it’s loads of fun.
accessi-
and adults to enjoy.
turous, the Prom and Turnaround offer a great place
ble to all.
including the 1806 saltmaking camp located on Lewis orates their historic journey. If a wedding is in your
to view the action safely and really taste and feel the
and Clark Way. For further inspiration, take in some plans, celebrate a new life together with a wedding by
salty mist of the crashing waves. Go on, get out
of the coast’s natural beauty: lush coastal forests, the sea. Seaside has a host of services that will help you
there! Of course, the Prom is for all seasons, offering
estuaries filled with migratory and native birds, and of make your surfside wedding a moment to cherish. And,
spectacular views for all and with stroller and wheel-
course, the renowned Seaside beach. All perfect for as a fitting finish to any visit, you can always take in
chair access. And don’t forget, there’s nothing sweet-
either a hand-in-hand casual stroll or a vigorous jaunt. one of Oregon’s magnificent and breathtaking sunsets.
er than a lover’s stroll at twilight on the Prom. And
For the hearty, there’s a six-mile panoramic National
naturally, there’s the beach, which is what Seaside is
Recreation Trail following the western edge of Tillam-
ook Head and passing through coastal forests to Ecola
Pinnipeds
all about: lolling in the summer sun, watching sun-
sets (watch for that elusive green flash), beachcomb-
State Park. Just one of the many hiking and nature
Quick crawly crabs
ing, surfing, playing some volleyball, or maybe roast-
experiences that make Seaside a nature lover’s – or just
a lover’s – dream.
Razors
ing a hotdog or creating some sticky s’mores. The sand
and surf offer unlimited opportunities to connect with
They have names, they sit, they talk, they perform
A fisherman paddles through the waters near
Mother Nature and have some serious beach fun.
self-taught behaviors for food ... and they even applaud
the mouth of the Necanicum River in Seaside.
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