Seaside Stories

Seaside Stories is a look at life in Seaside from those who live and play on Oregon’s North Coast. Feel free to leave your comments and suggest topics you’d like to see us write about. We also have created a blog dedicated to Seaside’s rich historical past.

How To Seaside Videos!

How To Catch Your Dinner In Seaside

How To Seaside Inside

How To Walk Seaside, Oregon

How To Paddle Seaside

How To Bike Seaside

How To Treasure The Beach In Seaside

Five Great Burgers in Seaside

August 23, 2022 | by Adam Sawyer

Sam’s Seaside Cafe A well-executed burger shaped and grilled to perfection, layered with the proper ratios of ingr...More [...]

Discover the Beach Less Traveled in North Seaside

August 23, 2022 | by Michelle Kehm

If your idea of the perfect beach getaway includes stretches of empty sand, hunting for sand dollars to the sounds of wa...More [...]

Cozy Up With Bookstore Owner Karen Emmerling

August 23, 2022 | by Margarett Waterbury

SEASIDE SPOTLIGHT: Our latest profile in a series focused on the behind-the-scenes movers who make Seaside the unique de...More [...]

and so much more!

Saddle Mountain State Park Excursion

A day trip to Saddle Mountain adds diversity to Seaside as a destination vacation.

Paddle Neawanna Creek

How to Paddle Seaside

Spend a little time in Seaside, and you’ll find yourself itching to paddle on the rivers and ponds.

The Cove in Seaside

Rain or shine, the Seaside Cove is a must-see-stop whether you’re a tourist or a local. It’s a mixture of sandy and rocky beach. There are tons of parking spots, and Seltzer Park is just across the street. There are public restrooms and a shower to rinse off sandy feet. There are also plenty of benches for both wave watching and people watching.

A Beach Bicycle Built for Two

Beach Bike Rentals in Seaside, Oregon

Clamming in Seaside: Then & Now

A brief look at clamming in Seaside and Tillamook Head and a comparison of how they

5 Ways to Social Distance in Seaside

With miles of wide sandy beach and clean sea breezes sweeping along the oceanfront Promenade, Seaside is one of the best places to...

Seaside Inside: The Historical Edition

Above photo: A group plays the historic arcade game, Fascination at Funland Arcade in downtown Seaside, Oregon. Seaside is a popul...

Ranger’s Guide to the North Coast

Some of Oregon’s most scenic and history-rich places are located in or around Seaside. In fact, within just a one-hour drive, yo...

Top Holiday Gifts in Seaside

Seaside is famous for its beaches, clam chowder and craft beer — but it’s also a great place to browse locally owned shops for...

A look at a waves breaking over the turnaround at high tide in Seaside

Ben Holladay’s Seaside House

Ben Holladay's Seaside House was a beautiful Italian villa style resort that was the namesake for the city.

Honeymooning in Seaside

Part of the fun of planning a wedding is also planning the honeymoon (and I’ve been collecting ideas for both)! Many couples dream of the ideal honeymoon location, and on the top of their list should be Seaside! Sand, sea, and surf, along with amazing places to stay, eat, and be merry.

We’re Getting Crabby on the Coast

Dungeness crab season on the Oregon coast

Stop and Smell the Roses

Spending a little time with Seaside's pocket gardens

Lookout on Neahkahnie Mountain

Sometimes an Oregon Coast outdoor adventure doesn

The Art of the Stroll: Celebrate Seaside’s Prom Centennial

When’s the last time you strolled the Prom? It’s a tradition synonymous with Seaside, thanks to the 1.5- mile paved, accessibl...

Find a Beach Path Less Traveled By

A Sunday stroll along the beach at 12th Avenue in Seaside, Oregon

Buffleheads: Oregon Coast’s Silliest Part-Time Residents

Buffleheads in Seaside, Oregon rivers in winter.