Seaside, Oregon Things to Do
There's no shortage of fun things to do in Oregon when you're a guest at our upscale Rivertide Suites Hotel. Attractions abound for vacationers, travelers and visitors of every kind of interest. Outdoor enthusiasts will be smitten by the hiking opportunities and gorgeous vistas of Seaside beach, Tillamook Head, and Ecola State Park.Kids of all ages will find that the Seaside Aquarium provides a fun day of discovery and underwater adventure. Beach lovers will love strolling past Haystack Rock in incomparable Cannon Beach. Of course, that's just the beginning of the variety of interesting things to do in Seaside, Oregon.
Seaside 2012 Calendar of Events
May | |
3rd | National Corvette Restorers Regional Meeting -The Northwest Chapter of the National Corvette Restorers Society was founded in 1978 and supports the efforts of the National Organization. The NW Chapter serves members in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Visit their web site for periodic updates. www.nwncrs.org/index.html. For group lodging rates contact the hotel directly at 877-871-8433 and ask for Corvette group rate. |
5th | First Saturday Art Walk -– The Seaside Art Walk takes place on the first Saturday of each month from 5-7pm. Maps for the Walk are available at participating businesses, the Seaside Chamber and Seaside Visitors Bureau. For more information contact Seaside Chamber of Commerce. www.seasidechamber.com |
7th – 12th | Oregon World Organization of China Painters -For event information visit www.porcelainart.net/oparmain.html. For Group lodging rates contact the hotel directly @877-871-8433. |
13th | Astoria Sunday Market-www.astoriasundaymarket.com |
19th | Seaside Downtown Wine Walk -www.seasidedowntown.com |
20th | Astoria Sunday Market -www.astoriasundaymarket.com |
27th | Astoria Sunday Market -www.astoriasundaymarket.com |
31st – 3rd | SeaPac Ham Operators -www.seapac.org -For group rates contact the hotel at 877-871-8433 for rates and availability. |
JUNE | |
| 2nd | 1st Saturday Art Walk in Seaside. Starts at 5pm Ends at 7pm. Maps for the Walk are available at participating businesses, the Seaside Chamber and Seaside Visitors Bureau. For more information contact Seaside Chamber of Commerce. |
| 9th | Sandcastle Day & Competition. Starts at 7am in Cannon Beach. Each year on Sand Castle Day the the beaches are transformed into a temporary gallery of imaginative sand sculptures. Sandcastle Day has been a tradition in Cannon Beach since 1964. It has grown into one of the largest sand building contest on the West Coast. |
| 9th-10th | Seaside Beach Soccer Tournament. Starts at 9am. While new to many in the Pacific Northwest, this will be the third year beach soccer comes to Seaside for the 2012 Seaside Beach Soccer Tournament. Form more event information visit www.seasidebeachsoccer.com. For group lodging rates contact dos@rivertidesuites.com |
| 15th - 16th | Seaside Muscle 'N' Chrome. Show quality vehicles from '60 to '78 and factory performance vehicles from '79 to current year. Open to the public FREE! For more information www.seasidedowntown.com. For group lodging rates call 877-871-8433. |
| 16th-17th | Soccer in the Sand. Tournament Director: Chris Lemay 858-442-9082. For event information visit www.soccerinthesand.com |
| 27th-30th | Miss Oregon and Miss Oregon Outstanding Teen Scholarship Programs. Event location: Seaside Civic & Convention Center. www.missoregon.org. For Miss Oregon lodging rates contact the hotel directly @877-871-8433. |
Ecola State Park -
Ecola State Park beckons with nine miles of Pacific Ocean shoreline. It's a perfect spot for whale watchers, surfers and beachgoers. Hikers have innumerable trails from which to choose, including an 8-mile segment of the Oregon Coast Trail that's also a part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. For more information, visit www.oregonstateparks.org/park_188.php.Fort Stevens State Park -
Nearly 4,000 acres of camping facilities, miles of ocean and river beach, trails for horseback riding, hiking and biking, as well as lakes for fishing and swimming. That's just the beginning of what you'll find at this park and historical site, which also features a military interpretive museum and Civil War battle re-enactments. For more information, visit www.oregonstateparks.org/park_179.php.Seaside Aquarium -
To say the aquarium's underwater areas are incredible would be an understatement. Dive into a world of sensational sights and cool colors. Discover spectacular sea creatures that include a breathtaking 20-Ray Star Fish, a ferocious Wolf eel and a deadly Moray eel. For more information, visit www.ohwy.com/or/s/seasidaq.htm.Cannon Beach -
Nine miles of wide, walker-friendly beach beckon visitors to Cannon Beach. The scenic beauty of the offshore sea stacks and onshore headlands combine to make a most memorable stroll. Other popular pastimes include flying a kite or communing with the variety of sea creatures found in the many tide pools. For more information, visit www.cannonbeach.org.
Fort Clatsop -
Fort Clatsop was the winter encampment for the Lewis and Clark expedition from December 1805 to March 1806. The visitor center includes the Fort Clatsop exhibit built by the explorers, ranger-led programs and re-enactors in the Fort. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/fortclatsop.htm.Fort-To-Sea Trail -
Hikers of all stripes can traverse a 6.5-mile trail that covers much of the same forest, fields and dunes that the Lewis and Clark expedition encountered. The Fort-To-Sea Trail winds its way through the woods south of Fort Clatsop to Sunset Beach on the Pacific Ocean, covering land that once was home to the Clatsop Indians. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/forttosea.htm.Lewis and Clark Salt Works -
Take a trip back to 1805 and the salt-making process by visiting the Salt Makers Living History re-enactment in Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. For several weekends each summer, costumed re-enactors set up camp for 48 hours and make salt round-the-clock, just as members of the Lewis and Clark expedition did. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/saltworks.htm.Seaside Factory Outlet Center -
Uncover more than 100,000 square feet of terrific tax-free shopping. 25 manufacturer's outlets offer everything from upscale designer labels and affordable casual lines to gifts and luggage. Savor one of the finest wine shops and family-owned restaurants on the Oregon coast. For more information, visit www.seasideoutlets.com.