Seaside Visitor Information
Public Parking in Seaside
Parking is not too difficult in Seaside, if you know where to look. During the Fall, Winter and Spring months, parking can usually be found along the streets. However, if it is Summer or there is a special event taking place, you might have better luck trying one of the public parking lots. The lot next to the convention center (between 1st Ave and Oceanway, one block North of Broadway) is free to the public and provides easy access to the downtown shops. Public parking is also available on the first two levels of the Trendwest parking garage. To access this parking garage, go West on Avenue 'A' (one block South of Broadway), and you'll see the entrance on the right about 1/2 block from the beach. More parking, as well as RV parking is also available along Necanicum Drive. Necanicum Drive runs along the West side of the Necanicum River North of Broadway.
Public Transportation
Transportation via "The Bus", which runs throughout Clatsop County. is available to the public. For schedules, routes and more information call toll free 1-800-776-6406 or 861-RIDE. You can also visit their website at www.ridethebus.org. Another public transportation option is the Seaside Streetcar, which runs mostly during the summer months. Just signal/flag down the driver and let them know where you'd like to go!
Handicapped-Accessible Activities
Many businesses in Seaside are handicapped accessible, including restaurants, shops, malls, and other attractions. The 2-mile long, flat, paved beachfront promenade is also accessible to people with wheelchairs and strollers. Wheel Fun Rentals on N. Columbia in Seaside offers rentals of "Sand-chairs", wheelchairs that you can take on the beach. You can also rent a "Sand-chair" from Cannon Beach Surf, access the beach behind their shop, and visit the tidepools at the base of Haystack Rock (be sure go during low tide). Ecola State Park is a great place to enjoy spectacular views and wildlife, as are many of the other parks in the area. An excellent place to visit is the Cove, located less than 1 mile from Microtel. Here you can watch the waves, surfers, sunsets, birds and other wildlife, all from the comfort of your own vehicle, or from the benches at Seltzer Park.
Local Parks
- Broadway Park
Located on East Broadway, part of the Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District. This park has a skate park, tennis courts, swimming pool, picnic tables, covered picnic shelter, restrooms and river access.
- Quatat Marine Park
On Oceanway (just North of Broadway on the Necanicum River, and opposite the Convention Center), this park has a public boat ramp, picnic tables, river viewing decks, boat/fishing dock, deck seating with a stage area, restrooms and telephone. This park is also literally footsteps from the shops and attractions on Broadway.
- Goodman Park
On the corner of 12th Avenue and Necanicum Drive, this park has restrooms, basketball hoop, swings and other playground equipment. It is also located right next to the 12th Avenue Bridge, where locals and visitors alike often congregate to enjoy crab fishing off the bridge.
- Seltzer Park
On Sunset Blvd. in the Cove (South Seaside), this park has excellent ocean-view benches and restroom facilities. Watch the waves, surfers, sunsets and wildlife!
- Cartwright/Necanicum Park
In South Seaside on Franklin Street (off Avenue 'U'), this park has a public boat ramp, restrooms and playground.
- Necanicum Estuary Park
Across from Seaside High School on N. Holladay, this park has a boardwalk and viewing deck, estuary and beach access, and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
- Neawanna Natural History Park
Take Avenue 'S' on the East side of Highway 101, and turn right onto the unmarked road (Alder Mill Road). Park alongside the road or by the city shops after hours. There are nature trails around the lakes and plenty of birds and other wildlife.
- Ecola State Park
Located atop Tillamook Head, you can hike to this park from Seaside by starting at the trailhead at the South end of Sunset Blvd. You can drive there by taking the first Cannon Beach exit of Highway 101, turning right at the 3-way stop and following the signs. There is a $3 day use parking fee, but it's well worth it. Enjoy wonderful hiking trails, surfing, beach access, wildlife and incredible scenic views. This park also has picnic tables, a group shelter, restrooms, and there are primitive cabins near the summit of Tillamook Head.
