Joan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Seaside Carousel Mall
300 Broadway StA must see activity, especially for children
Seaside Aquarium
200 N PromA little dated, but up close experience with seals
Captain Kid Amusement Park
2735 S Roosevelt DrFamily fun, including go carts
Wheel Fun Rentals
153 Avenue AMany choices of what to ride, including paddle boats and kayaks
Nature and history collide- great place for hiking, bird watching
55 locals recommend
Fort Clatsop Visitor Center
92345 Fort Clatsop RdNature and history collide- great place for hiking, bird watching
Food scene
Finn's Fish House
227 Broadway StSpendy, but good fish dishes!
Osprey Café
2281 Beach DrUnusual assortment- all good!
Dooger's Seafood & Grill
505 Broadway StGood service and great seafood
House made chips, large assortment of micro brews, good burgers and pizza
14 locals recommend
Dundee's Bar & Grill
414 Broadway StHouse made chips, large assortment of micro brews, good burgers and pizza
Nonni's Italian Bistro
831 Broadway StMy favorite Italian restaurant
Firehouse Grill
841 Broadway StMy favorite breakfast place (good for lunch as well)
A local hang out- cash only. Good Mexican food and only open weekdays for lunch.
12 locals recommend
The Stand in Seaside
109 N Holladay Dr A local hang out- cash only. Good Mexican food and only open weekdays for lunch.
Newly opened in Seaside and always enjoyed in other locations .Must have: clam chowder.
18 locals recommend
Mo's Seaside
30 N PromNewly opened in Seaside and always enjoyed in other locations .Must have: clam chowder.
City advice
Getting around
Car or bike
Seaside has no elevation in downtown area, making it an effortless place for bike riding. I like to park the car and bike everywhere in town (3 miles from one end of the city to the other).
What to pack
Bring rain gear
It can rain anytime of year in Seaside, so pack for rain, including an umbrella.