Skip to content

Seaside Stories

Seaside Watercraft Adventures

October 25, 2016 | by Nicole Bailey

Seaside watercraft adventures await visitors of all skill levels. With two rivers and multiple access points, anyone can enjoy the many floating pathways through the city. From family-friendly pedal boats to full size canoes, there is no shortage of supplies and rental options. Many businesses in Seaside cater to the watercraft adventurer, making the trip down the river the easiest part of a visit to Seaside.

Where to Find Seaside Watercraft Adventures

Seaside is host to two major waterways, the Neawanna and the Necanicum, both feeding into the Necanicum Estuary. This delta creates a large, watery playground for those who travel by kayak or canoe. Tooling up and down the waterways, visitors can spot wildlife and see areas that would otherwise be inaccessible. There are several access points, including an easy-access, ADA watercraft launch at Broadway Park. Learn More

For guided trips, look for scheduled outings guided by Sunset Park and Recreation during summer months. All equipment and transportation are provided. Also, Clatsop Paddle Company offers lessons and tours in stand up paddle (SUP) boarding. Learn More

Supplies for Seaside Watercraft Adventures

Just as there are places to explore, there are local businesses that are eager to help supply the exploration. Wheel Fun Rentals at Quatat Park offers a variety of family-friendly craft by the hour. These are shorter expeditions, as floating space is restricted to a 1/2 mile section of the river for most craft, perfect for new adventurers. Wheel Fun operates at Quatat Park April through October and only on weekends until mid-June. Learn More

For those who want a larger territory to explore and a full size craft, Cleanline Surf Shop offers rentals too. Use their soft racks and tie downs to help transport if operating without a vehicle rack. Available year-round. Learn More

Kayaking experts will enjoy the easy access from the Necanicum Estuary out into the Pacific Ocean, but those who are just learning or prefer a more mild experience will appreciate the easy-access, ADA accessible watercraft launch at Broadway Park. It takes the guessing out of a first launch and opens up many adventure opportunities for the beginner. Learn More

Whatever water adventure visitors choose, Seaside is proud to offer the waterways and watercraft as the backdrop to the next exploration. As always, contact the Seaside Visitors Bureau at (503) 738-3097 or info@seasideOR.com with questions. Editor’s Note: Please pay extra attention to Tide Tables as river waters are tidally influenced and can play a big role in your water adventure. The best time to hit the water is typically at slack tide, approximately 30-60 minutes between low and high tide.

and so much more!

Keeping Watch on Our Waters

Washington lighthouses, just an hour's drive from Seaside, are historic wonders

Seaside’s Beloved Old Cypress Trees

Cypress trees are not native to the Seaside area, as they are to parts of Southwest Oregon, near the California border. Under idea...

Read These Oregon Coast Page-Turners

A good book and the beach — there may be no better combination. Opened in 2005, Beach Books is a local institution where you ca...

Northwest Travel Magazine: Best Eats on Oregon’s North Coast

Article on Best Eats on Oregon's North Coast

Barefoot beachcombing: a Treat for Your Feet

Historical photo of children doing some barefoot beach combing.

A Weekend of Discoveries

Last weekend I went to the Pouring at the Coast Event with my boyfriend, and had the best time! We were given souvenir glasses to use during the event (and they had rinse stations to keep your glass clean between tastings). We tried craft beers from every brewery, and I discovered I really enjoy the dark beers

My First Trip to Seaside

Recalling a memorable first trip to Seaside, Oregon

Ice Cream for Dinner

More than a dozen frozen treat shops, the thought of brain freeze is likely.

Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament
World’s Largest Beach Volleyball Tournament

Come August, the “digs” along Seaside’s beach have nothing to do with razor clams. For the 36th year, Seaside will host the ...

How to Plan a Romantic Stay in Seaside

Plotting your Valentine’s Day plans? This year swap the heart-shaped box of chocolates and grocery-store flowers for an escape t...

Living with Cooler Temperatures

Analyzing the weather in Seaside

Salt Making in Seaside

A little history about the Salt Works; on December 28, 1805 the Lewis and Clark sent five men to establish a salt camp. Five days later, they found an ideal place on the seacoast fifteen miles southwest of Fort Clatsop (the seawater had a high salt content here, and game and wood were abundant).

Seaside’s History is an Honored Guest in Its Present

There are many local landmarks that celebrate the rich history of Seaside, a town that has been enjoyed as a popular beach getaway...

Dedicated to the Promenade

It's been nearly 92 years since the inaguration of Seaside's Promenade

Destinations Magazine: Great Escapes

Vacations are the “great escapes we need,” says Destinations magazine, “to relax, recharge and rejuvenate oursel...

The Whole Clam Family

Family clamming on Seaside's beach is a tradition that literaly goes back thousands of years.

Beach Reads for a Vicarious Escape

Chances are, you have more time to read right now than you have had in the past decade. And we all know, a good book can transport...

Episode Three: the Seaside Aquarium

Take the audio walking tour of Seaside