Over the last 150 years, Seaside has emerged as a world-class seashore resort destination. Whether it˙s a family vacation or a honeymoon, a business weekend or casual retreat, Seaside offers sights and activities to please children and adults alike.
Recognized as a national landmark, Seaside, Oregon, has a past steeped in history. Lewis and Clark completed their historic journey here, and this landmark destination is commemorated in a statue that sits at the pinnacle of Seaside˙s lively promenade.
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For entertainment! Arcades and amusement centers (bumper cars, anyone?) provide hours of entertainment for kids, and a leisurely paddle-boat ride is fun for the whole family. Seaside is also home to several annual events that you won˙t want to miss. If sports in the surf are your style, you˙ll want to catch the Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament. Or if you˙re looking for an evening of pageantry, you might want to check out the Miss Oregon Scholarship Program, during one which one lucky young woman will earn a ticket to the Miss America Pageant. Automotive buffs will want to visit us during the Wheels and Waves event, where hundreds of hot rods and classic cars come to cruise.
During your stay, you˙ll also want to visit the Seaside Aquarium. Founded in 1937, it is one of the nation˙s only aquariums where you can interact one-on-one with the attractions. A lively family of harbor seals calls the Seaside Aquarium home, and they are ready and willing to perform tricks in exchange for treats. For only a few dollars, visitors can feed the seals, a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Get ready to be splashed!
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For shopping! The Seaside Factory Outlet Center houses over 30 manufacturer˙s stores (like Nike, Jones New York, and Black & Decker, just to name a few) that offer top-quality merchandise, all tax-free. If shopping for the unique and hard-to-find is more your style, you˙ll definitely want to visit the Carousel Mall. Besides the more-than 20 shops offering everything from hand-pulled taffy to custom old-time photos, an old-fashioned, full-size horse carousel awaits to take you on a carefree whirl. And if you really want to shop ?til you drop, there are literally miles of shops that offer antiques, artwork, jewelry, home décor, surfing gear, souvenirs, and apparel.
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For fine dining! A virtual melting pot of culinary styles, Seaside has tastes to please every palate. You can order a hamburger and curly fries at a fifties diner, or partake in world-class cuisine at an intimate bistro just a block away. From sushi to subs, pancakes to Pronto Pups, Seaside has it all? and it˙s yummy!
The Oregon Coast is alive with possibilities, and none is more breathtaking than Seaside˙s three miles of sandy beach. Come to Seaside and unleash the explorer in you!
