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Vacation? Seaside OR! One of the Best Family & Pet Friendly West Coast Beach Towns
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items One of our favorite places to vacation and the best Oregon beach town. Affordable, clean, easy to transport through, family and dog friendly. Endless activities for rest and relaxation or full of action.
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Food your kids will eat
Seaside, the town and the beach.
Places to Lay Your Head in Seaside
What to do?
Food your kids will eat
Good food that is family friendly
Absolutely delicious chowder bread bowls and lots of other seafood options. Kid friendly, reasonably priced for seafood and a great location. You can watch people walk the boardwalk and a beautiful view of the ocean.
Mo's Seafood & Chowder - Seaside
If you are looking for a nice place to eat Finn's is an excellent option. Their outdoor patio with gas firepits is a big crowd lure and you can enjoy fresh, locally caught seafood in a relaxed, coastal setting. There's crispy fish and chips, savory c...
Finns Fish House
You can get breakfast all day but their menu has a wide range of delicious foods including seafood, sandwiches, chicken strips, and many other options. Their crepes are amazing! And gluten free pancakes are incredible. They have the good ranch too! I...
Pig 'N Pancake
Seaside, the town and the beach.
We have traveled and stayed at different locations up and down the Oregon coast for years and we unanimously agree that Seaside is the best. There are plenty of places to stay that are either right on the ocean or within walking distance. And the mai...
The Seaside OR beach is beautiful and full of activities for the whole family. There are swings provided that our kids look forward to using every trip. A long walk listening to and watching the waves can be had. Rent an electric bike. Play volleybal...
Seaside Oregon
A great park to take your younger kiddos to. Get their energy out and take a break from the water and sand play that the beach involves.
CARTWRIGHT PARK - Updated August 2025 - 1942 S Franklin St, Seaside, ...
You and your family can discover the wonders of the ocean up close with playful seals, colorful fish, and unique marine exhibits. Perfect for families, kids, and animal lovers, this iconic Oregon Coast attraction offers interactive experiences and un...
Seaside Aquarium | Come Feed The Seals!
Places to Lay Your Head in Seaside
Options for places to stay. Whether it’s for big, small families, individuals, couples, with pets or no pets, there are lots of options that have accommodations, great location, views, and affordability.
You can find bookings on the Oregon Coast Craigslist and avoid having to be a member. We have stayed here for years and absolutely love it. No pets but the location and amenities are wonderful and there are multiple bedroom beach front/view units ava...
WorldMark by Wyndham at Seaside, OR, Unfortunatley No Pets
A wonderful beachfront hotel that accommodates pets and is very close to the main strip with all the food and shops. A warm indoor pool area that is great for the weather there and has a full kitchen. Units are a studio style layout but work great fo...
The Seashore Inn on the Beach at Seaside OR, Pets ok
Another walking distance option to the main strip is the Inn at Seaside, a charming coastal retreat. Just steps from the beach, this inviting inn offers comfortable rooms, friendly service, and easy access to Seaside’s shops, restaurants, and attract...
Inn at Seaside, Pets ok
Sometimes you just want to stay at a convenient Hotel and wake up to ocean views. That's where the Best Western on the Beach in Seaside, Oregon delivers. Just steps from the sand, this family-friendly hotel offers comfortable rooms, modern amenities,...
Best Western Hotel On The Beach, Pets ok
Looking for a unique place? Enjoy a cozy stay just steps from the beach at the Inn at the Prom in Seaside, Oregon. With comfortable rooms, friendly service, and easy access to Seaside’s shops, restaurants, and attractions, it’s the perfect home base ...
Inn at the Prom Seaside, OR Hotel, Pets ok
What to do?
There is so much to do in Seaside. Here are some of the best activities.
Rent bikes for a single or many and they have kid friendly options as well. Strollers and bike trailers. Ride through the town or on the beach. Reasonably priced!
E-Bike Rentals, Bike Tours in Seaside, Oregon | Wheel Fun Rentals
A fun place for kids and adults to get some arcade game play in, eat some delicious pizza, and maybe get out of the weather. The Taco Pizza is my favorite and I think about it all year. I’m old Skool and love the Skee Ball but there are many other fu...
Funland Seaside Arcade & Pizza Parlor
A great place to go for all ages. This little center includes shops, food, coffee, a small arcade, and a carousel right in the center. It's located off of the main strip so no need to load up everyone in the car. you can simply walk right to it.
Seaside Carousel & Shops Center
Boat rentals that gets you out on the water and exerts any extra energy you may have. Wear out the whole family by pedaling these around. Who needs to get their steps in when they can pedal against the resistance of water in a big bird boat shaped li...
Boat Rentals & Watercraft Rentals in Seaside, Oregon | Wheel Fun Rentals
The little town of Seaside has so much to offer. Even a Captain Kid Amusement Park! From racing go-karts to putting around on mini-golf, playing classic arcade games, and enjoying kid-friendly rides, there’s something for everyone. Perfect for famili...
Captain Kid Amusement Park