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SeasideSeaside, Oregon
Go for 1–2 nights as a family beach stop, not a scenic highlight: the Prom and Broadway are walkable, Cannon Beach is 15 min south for the postcard.
Seaside is the Oregon Coast's most built-up resort town, about 80 mi (2 h) from Portland by US-26 and US-101. It trades scenery for convenience: a 2 mi oceanfront Prom, a walkable Broadway strip of arcades, taffy and pizza, and the state's easiest beach access from the city. Two nights covers it; one is enough if you only want the sand and a chowder bowl.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for warm, dry beach days; late Sep–Oct for quieter streets and lower rates
- avoid Nov–Mar (rain, wind, many seasonal closures); holiday weekends year-round for traffic and parking
- Airport
- PDX
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Seaside911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Seaside, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetySeaside is a small, low-crime resort town (population about 5,900) and is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPDX Portland International (Nearest airport with scheduled service; about 80 mi by US-26 to US-101, roughly 2 h by car).
- Getting aroundPark once and walk: downtown, the Prom and Broadway are compact, with free parking at the Convention Center lot (1st and Columbia) and at 12th Ave.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Street or quick mealPizza slice or counter-service meal$8–15
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personUS$30
- Mid-range bedMotel or budget hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$140
- High-end bedMotel or budget hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$220
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$280
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PDX Portland International (Nearest airport with scheduled service; about 80 mi by US-26 to US-101, roughly 2 h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best*
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Dec (21 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Seaside: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
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Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
16 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
21 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Park once and walk: downtown, the Prom and Broadway are compact, with free parking at the Convention Center lot (1st and Columbia) and at 12th Ave. US-101 runs through town; US-26 links to Portland. No local bus network worth planning around — a car or the twice-daily Amtrak Thruway bus is how you arrive.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cannon Beach
goDoor to door: 15–20 min
US-101 south about 9 mi by car
Haystack Rock and galleries; go early, parking is tight in summer.
Astoria
goDoor to door: 25–30 min
US-101 north about 17 mi by car
Astoria Column viewpoint, museums, breweries; half a day or a full one.
Warrenton
goDoor to door: 20–25 min
US-101 north, past the junction with US-26
Fort Stevens WWII fortifications and the Peter Iredale wreck on the beach.
Tillamook
goDoor to door: 1–1.25 h
US-101 south via Cannon Beach and Nehalem
Creamery and cheese; a wet-day option, not a beach day.
Garibaldi
cautionDoor to door: 1.25–1.5 h
US-101 south past Tillamook
Harbour and bay views; combine with Tillamook rather than a separate trip.
Pacific City
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–1.75 h
US-101 south, then Brooten Rd / Sandlake Rd
Long for a return day; better as an overnight on a coast drive.
St. Helens, Oregon
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–1.75 h
US-26 east, then OR-47 north
Riverside town on the Columbia; only worth it if you are heading inland.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Broadway and the Prom
Steps from the beach, arcades and restaurants; noisiest and priciest in summer.
North Prom / 12th Ave
Quieter beach, free lot at 12th Ave; a 10–15 min walk to Broadway.
Necanicum River / Holladay Dr
Riverside hotels and the hostel; 3–5 blocks inland, cheaper, still walkable.
South Roosevelt Dr (US-101)
Motels and RV parks along the highway; car needed for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–230 excl. bed
- High
- $250+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or budget hotel double room1 × 2 nights × US$140 | US$280 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$160 | US$640 |
| Amtrak Thruway bus, Portland to Seaside, one way2 × US$18 · check | US$36 |
| Seaside Aquarium admission, adult2 × US$12 · check | US$24 |
| Car fuel, Portland round trip (about 160 mi)1 × US$25 · check | US$25 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$105 |
| Trip total≈ US$288 per person per day, bed included | US$1,150 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax in Oregon is zero, but lodging taxes apply. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Clam chowder bowl | $10–18 |
| Pizza slice or counter-service meal | $8–15 |
| Ice cream or gelato cone | $5–8 |
| Arcade or ride credits (Funland, Skooters)check | $5 per ride or game |
| Carousel ride / laser tagcheck | $5 / $11–18 |
| Parking downtownNo overnight parking; RV limits in busy months. | Free at the Convention Center and 12th Ave lots |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer weekends and holidays fill the Convention Center and 12th Ave lots; no overnight parking there.
- Some businesses close or cut hours from November to March — check before booking winter.
- Ocean water stays cold year-round and rip currents are real: watch kids, and never turn your back on the surf.
- US-26 can be slow with Portland weekend traffic; add an hour on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No embassies in Seaside; consulates are in Portland and Seattle. US visitors: your own country's consulate is the nearest point of contact.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Amtrak Thruway bus, Portland to Seaside: about $18 one way, 2.5–3 h (check)
- Drive, Portland to Seaside: about 80 mi via US-26 and US-101, roughly 2 h
- Seaside Aquarium, adult: $12 (check)
Say or show
- Where is the beach access? — Where is the beach access?
- Is this lot free overnight? — Is this lot free overnight?
- Can we get a table for two? — Can we get a table for two?
- Is the water safe to swim in? — Is the water safe to swim in?
- Do you take card? — Do you take card?
- Where is the nearest restroom? — Where is the nearest restroom?
Public restrooms under the Turnaround, at Quatat Park by the Convention Center (493 Oceanway) and at Seaside Cove in South Seaside (Sunset Blvd).
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Seaside. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for warm, dry beach days; late Sep–Oct for quieter streets and lower rates · avoid Nov–Mar (rain, wind, many seasonal closures); holiday weekends year-round for traffic and parking · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PDX: drive time bands on US-26, Amtrak Thruway bus times, and a late-arrival rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Broadway and the Prom, the Turnaround and aquarium, the Necanicum riverfront, and South Roosevelt Dr.
- Place pages with verified hours and prices (Seaside Aquarium, Lewis and Clark Salt Works, Sunset Pool, Captain Kid) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Seaside Visitors Bureau
- officialCity of Seaside
- officialAmtrak
- officialPortland International Airport (PDX)
- officialSeaside Aquarium
- officialLewis and Clark Salt Works, National Park Service
- secondaryWikivoyage: Seaside (Oregon), revision 5258145 (CC BY-SA 4.0)