Oregon Coast, USA
           Seaside

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Seaside, Oregon

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Cities and Towns of the Oregon Coast

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Central Oregon
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Seaside, located within a two-hour drive from Oregon’s largest metropolitan center, has a long history as a vacation destination. Even in its first days as a retreat for rich and well-to-do Portland residents during the 1800s, Seaside was known for its quaint coastal beauty and mild seaside weather. Extravagant hotels dotted the landscape, offering the very best in accommodations and amenities.

Today’s Seaside may seem like a world away from its first rural beginnings, but it still boasts the same advantages for vacationing travelers. From a scenic boardwalk promenade and sunset beach walks, to a tempting array of dining choices, Seaside offers many of the attractions of an old time American beach resort. Art galleries, museums, shopping malls and an aquarium are just a few of the many attractions the city has to offer.

History buffs will be at home in northwest Oregon. South of Seaside, perched on top a basalt island 1.2 miles off of Tillamook Head, is Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, a landmark to Northwest maritime history. Built in 1881, the lighthouse served as a beacon for ships until it was decommissioned in 1958. Now a columbarium, the cemetery’s profits are used to support the National Historic Monument. The island is protected as a National Wildlife Refuge.

On shore, the hiking trails of Tillamook Head trace the path of Lewis and Clark’s historic journey and afford a scenic view that in Clark’s words was “the grandest and most pleasing prospect my eyes ever surveyed.”

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VISITOR INFORMATION

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• Bed and Breakfast
• Hotels and Motels
• Vacation Rentals

FOOD and BEVERAGE

ATTRACTIONS

ACTIVITIES

SHOPPING

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120 Hikes on the Oregon Coast
by Bonnie Henderson
Paperback, 240 pages.  Mountaineer Books, 2nd edition, April 1999.

Best Places Destinations: Oregon Coast
by Stephanie Irving (Editor)
Paperback, 152 pages.  Sasquatch Books, 2nd edition, April 1999.

The Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast--1st Edition
by Lizann Dunegan, Rachel Dresbeck, Dave Johnson
Paperback, 360 pages.  Insider's Publishing Inc. July 2000.

Oregon Coastal Access Guide: A Mile-By-Mile Guide to Scenic and Recreational Attractions
by Kenn Oberrecht
Paperback, 342 pages.  Oregon State University Press, April 2001.

Oregon Discovery Guide
by Don W. Martin, Bettywoo Martin, Bob Shockley (Illustrator)
March 1999, 2nd edition, Paperback, 448 pages, (non-fiction)
Driving guide to the splendors of Oregon highlighting the best routes, scenic detours, hikes, and city walks. The authors describe top local attractions and pinpoint where to dine, recline, and camp in comfort. 23 photos, 11 illustrations, 25 maps. Order now...

Inside Out Oregon: A Best Places Guide to the Outdoors
by Terry Richard
April 1998, Sasquatch Books,  Paperback, 656 pages, (non-fiction)
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