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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.

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
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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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.

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.

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.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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 →

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.

Seaside Prom and TurnaroundLewis and Clark Salt WorksSeaside AquariumBroadway arcades and salt water taffyFamily beach access from Portland
Airports
PDX Portland International (Nearest airport with scheduled service; about 80 mi by US-26 to US-101, roughly 2 h by car)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Seaside: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

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Aug

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Oct

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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 & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Cannon Beach

go

Door 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

go

Door 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

go

Door 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

go

Door 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

caution

Door 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

caution

Door 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

caution

Door 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 & 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.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–140 excl. bed
Mid
$150–230 excl. bed
High
$250+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or budget hotel double room1 × 2 nights × US$140US$280
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$160US$640
Amtrak Thruway bus, Portland to Seaside, one way2 × US$18 · checkUS$36
Seaside Aquarium admission, adult2 × US$12 · checkUS$24
Car fuel, Portland round trip (about 160 mi)1 × US$25 · checkUS$25
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$105
Trip total≈ US$288 per person per day, bed includedUS$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

Seaside is a small, low-crime resort town (population about 5,900) and is safe for tourists. The real risks are cold water and rip currents, US-101 traffic through town, and leaving valuables visible in a parked car at beach lots.
  • 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.

My embassy: —

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 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

  1. 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 →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PDX: drive time bands on US-26, Amtrak Thruway bus times, and a late-arrival rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Broadway and the Prom, the Turnaround and aquarium, the Necanicum riverfront, and South Roosevelt Dr.
  3. Place pages with verified hours and prices (Seaside Aquarium, Lewis and Clark Salt Works, Sunset Pool, Captain Kid) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Seasonal and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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