Here’s a little unsolicited advice: Take your kids on some vacations when they’re young. Doesn’t have to be for a long time. Could even be a surprise beach weekend. Because when they get older they aren’t going to remember routines and regular days. They’re going to remember the way going on adventures with you made them feel.
Give the Gift of Seaside
The Best Gifts Aren’t Boxed
They’re experienced! In Seaside you’ll take in sweeping ocean views, hike ancient rainforests, and storm watch from the Promenade. When the weather gets wild, head indoors for aquarium visits, bumper cars, coastal shopping, and all the fresh seafood and local brews you can handle.
Reasons to Love Winter Visits
Yuletide in Seaside events kick off Thanksgiving weekend and run through December, featuring a community tree lighting, a proper holiday tea, a local gift fair, plenty of Santa sightings and the annual Parade of Lights. For holiday gifts, point your sleigh toward Tipton’s, where it’s Christmas year-round, and Tis the Season for festive toys.
Winter is the perfect time to explore Seaside’s culinary scene, with places to visit on the North Coast Food Trail and beyond. Dooger’s Seafood & Grill is the place for clam chowder topped with butter and a sprinkle of paprika, or grab a spot on the heated patio of Finn’s Fish House for fresh Willapa Bay oysters. The Stand serves killer enchiladas with house-made salsa verde, or try the new Phởholic for Vietnamese noodle soup that hits the spot on a cold day.
Seaside’s wind-whipped waves are a sight to behold in the winter. First pick up a pair of Ilse Jacobsen waterproof rain boots and a matching rain jacket at C&R Mercantile — and don’t forget to properly outfit your pup at Beach Puppy. Next get a hot milk tea with brown-sugar bobas from the Tea Artist, and hit the 1.5-mile Prom for an epic storm-watching stroll.
Broadway is lined with shops in Seaside’s perfectly walkable downtown. Bliss is your go-to for elevated home goods, and Crafted in Seaside offers unique handmade keepsakes and attire. Search for the perfect souvenir at several shops in the indoor Seaside Carousel Mall — yes, with a real carousel — and then hit the Seaside Outlets for bargains from brands like Nike and Pendleton.
If the cold makes you want to curl up by your hotel-room fireplace with a good book, you’re in luck. Find a bestseller or that new memoir you’ve been anticipating at Beach Books, pick up takeout at Yellow Curry Cozy Thai down the street, and then head back to your hotel for an afternoon of reading and watching the rain.
Round up the crew for old-school pinball, Skee-Ball and next-gen arcade games at the iconic Funland Arcade, then ride the vintage Bumper Cars and Tilt-A-Whirl, and enjoy a hand-dipped Pronto Pup corn dog across the street. Seaside Laser Tag & Arcade in the Carousel Mall is sure to receive a big thumbs-up from your kiddos, too.
Seaside is for Winter Fun
Rain and Sunbreaks
Snow is rare but you might get lucky! Bring a rain jacket for proper storm and whale watching adventures.
Seaside is for Picture Perfect
Here’s a little unsolicited advice: Take your kids on some vacations when they’re young. Doesn’t have to be for a long time. Could even be a surprise beach weekend. Because when they get older they aren’t going to remember routines and regular days. They’re going to remember the way going on adventures with you made them feel.
Here’s a little unsolicited advice: Take your kids on some vacations when they’re young. Doesn’t have to be for a long time. Could even be a surprise beach weekend. Because when they get older they aren’t going to remember routines and regular days. They’re going to remember the way going on adventures with you made them feel.
Here’s a little unsolicited advice: Take your kids on some vacations when they’re young. Doesn’t have to be for a long time. Could even be a surprise beach weekend. Because when they get older they aren’t going to remember routines and regular days. They’re going to remember the way going on adventures with you made them feel.
Here’s a little unsolicited advice: Take your kids on some vacations when they’re young. Doesn’t have to be for a long time. Could even be a surprise beach weekend. Because when they get older they aren’t going to remember routines and regular days. They’re going to remember the way going on adventures with you made them feel.
Here’s a little unsolicited advice: Take your kids on some vacations when they’re young. Doesn’t have to be for a long time. Could even be a surprise beach weekend. Because when they get older they aren’t going to remember routines and regular days. They’re going to remember the way going on adventures with you made them feel.
Here’s a little unsolicited advice: Take your kids on some vacations when they’re young. Doesn’t have to be for a long time. Could even be a surprise beach weekend. Because when they get older they aren’t going to remember routines and regular days. They’re going to remember the way going on adventures with you made them feel.
Here’s a little unsolicited advice: Take your kids on some vacations when they’re young. Doesn’t have to be for a long time. Could even be a surprise beach weekend. Because when they get older they aren’t going to remember routines and regular days. They’re going to remember the way going on adventures with you made them feel.
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