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Oregon Coast: Lodgings with a Tale to Tell

October 1, 2014 | by Jon Rahl

Oregon Coast magazine recently featured four historic inns on the Oregon Coast. Included on this list is Seaside’s own grand Gilbert Inn, the beautiful Queen Anne Revival home built by Alexandre Gilbert in 1890.

Also featured in this story are two other North Coast lodging establishments: Gearhart Ocean Inn and Ecola Creek Lodge in Cannon Beach.

Read the entire story and see before and after photos of the Gilbert Inn and other inns on the Oregon coast.

and so much more!

Celebrating Spring

Celebrating spring and the lush wildlife in Seaside and the North Oregon Coast.

Summer in Seaside can offer as much variety as our local candy stores.
How to Have an Epic North Coast Summer

A summer spent in Seaside is like a good clam chowder — fresh, flavorful and filling.

Knights of Summer: Seaside’s Lifeguarding Tradition

Seaside has had a rich lifeguard tradition for almost 100 years.

Broadway Boon

A glimpse at the history and evolution of Broadway.

Convention Center Adds Outdoor Mural

Seaside Oregon Civic & Convention Center adds outdoor mural

Perfect Rainy Days Are Possible in Seaside

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Destinations Magazine: Great Escapes

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The Sweet Side of Seaside

Above photo: A tray of sweets on display at A Sweet Affaire, held every February. In February, we invite you to bask in the sweet ...

Snail Mail: the Agony & the Ecstasy

Snail mail in Seaside circa 1909.

Paddle Neawanna Creek
How to Paddle Seaside

Spend a little time in Seaside, and you’ll find yourself itching to paddle on the rivers and ponds.

Where to P.L.A.Y. in Seaside

The park is nestled next to Neawanna Creek where ducks float lazily by, a tree lined mountainside looming in the distance. Do a 180 and you get a great view of Tillamook Head to the south.

Celebrating the Moms in Our Life

Honoring motherhood through a photo on the beach

Elevated View

The highest point in Seaside, Oregon in the 1920s.

Churches in Seaside

The buzz of summer is in the air as Seaside welcomes ever-increasing waves of visitors, happily sharing the beauty and bounty of our coastal getaway. As numbers increase on sidewalks, in shops, on roads and in restaurants, our local houses of worship also expand. Some folks desire a peaceful respite during a busy vacation; brides anxiously check out venues for future nuptials; history buffs enjoy the areas older churches; and some just enjoy connecting and worshiping with others of like-minded faith.

Seaside Inside: The Historical Edition

Above photo: A group plays the historic arcade game, Fascination at Funland Arcade in downtown Seaside, Oregon. Seaside is a popul...

A Seagull’s View

Aerial shot of Seaside Oregon from the 1920s

Family Magazine: Vacation 101

A look at family fun activities on the North Oregon Coast

We’re Getting Crabby on the Coast

Dungeness crab season on the Oregon coast