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Destinations Magazine: Great Escapes

December 15, 2014 | by Jon Rahl

Vacations are the “great escapes we need,” says Destinations magazine, “to relax, recharge and rejuvenate ourselves.” And for a little inspiration on where you might go on your next “Great Escape,” Destinations hosted a photo contest in December 2014.

First place honors went to Judy Brooks from Athol, Idaho, who submitted a photo from her recent trip to Seaside, Oregon! Judy’s photo, a stunning sunset shot with three youngsters running toward the waves, graced the cover of the magazine.

Look inside to see all the winning photos and Honorable Mentions.

and so much more!

The Best Part of Waking Up

Delicious breakfast dining at favorite Seaside local hot spots.

Living with Cooler Temperatures

Analyzing the weather in Seaside

Terrible Tilly: Stowing Away the Years

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A volunteer assists those watching whales at an unknown location along the Oregon Coast.
Where to Watch for Whales

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Bring on the Bargains and Seaside’s Quiet Seasons

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A New Year of Seaside Adventures

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Seaside’s Classic Holiday Hits

Visitors flock to Seaside year-round to ride the historic carousel, play Skee-Ball, fly kites and browse antique shops. During the...

Pocket Garden Walking Tour

When you walk down Broadway Street, you notice the patches of flowers planted along the sidewalk — all bursting with color, no m...

Biking the N. Coast Mountain Range

Opportunities endless when hopping on two wheels to navigate Seaside area

Top Things to Do With Teens

Traveling with too-cool-for-school teens? I feel you. I have two teenagers myself. But be assured, you’ll find plenty of totally...

Riders of the Storm

Winter weather on the Oregon Coast is the flipside to flipside to golden summers, but it can be just as beautiful.

MotorHome Magazine: Sea to River, Oregon’s Spectacular North Coast

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The Iron Horse Comes to Town

A look at the train that connected Seaside to Portland in 1898

Salt Making in Seaside

A little history about the Salt Works; on December 28, 1805 the Lewis and Clark sent five men to establish a salt camp. Five days later, they found an ideal place on the seacoast fifteen miles southwest of Fort Clatsop (the seawater had a high salt content here, and game and wood were abundant).

Northwest Travel Magazine: The Fresh Side of Seaside, Oregon

Feature story on Seaside Oregon, highlighting top attractions in Seaside OR

How to Explore the Historic Gilbert District

While many visit Seaside to stroll the Prom, ride the carousel and load up on saltwater taffy, walk east on Broadway over the Neca...

Golden Age Arcade

Seaside's classic golden age arcade.