Seaside Promenade

First visited Seaside in the late 90’s during the summer, when it was alive and kicking. Cut to now, Winter, cold, and sort of dead. Not a big deal. Still got to go on the promenade and take in the view. A ton of the businesses appeared closed, so we didn’t spend much time here. Still, a good number of people on the cold beach. Would love to revisit again!

The Prom is a nice raised walkway along the beach, great views, seating, the aquarium (ok that isn’t so great). Its great for people watching, others on the Prom, on the beach. Its also great for just a stroll, sometimes I dont want to get sandy or am with someone that has trouble walking on the sand. It is a nice walk along the beach, watching the waves and the people on the beach. Then down to the sand!

It was really nice out today. Crisp and bright. Sunny and fairly warm for November. Mid 50s at least.
Not too crowded on the Boardwalk or turnaround. There were even a couple street musicians filling the air with guitar music that were really good.

The stroll was nice. If you like to people watch, you will find scantily clad hot women to young men trying to impress the hot women, to the families going for walks, and to the old timers. We were there on a Friday and it didn’t seem too crowded.

Seaside is affectionately know as the Fort Lauderdale of Oregon. The spring break destination of choice for us web-​footed Oregonians.
When you enter the turnaround be careful of people walking out to the Lewis and Clark statue to get pictures taken. I have almost hit the photographer a few times.
If you want a really cool picture have your people stick their heads thru the rail openings and you get down on the beach and shoot upwards to get their heads sticking out of the seawall.
From the turnaround you can walk either way down the boardwalk. There is a seal aquarium that is pretty cheesy but entertaining as you feed the beggars. The seals are pretty people trained.
If you can get a bench, just sit and people watch, you won’t be disappointed.

We stayed at Unit 403 at The Promenade on September 7 – 11, 2014 and had a wonderful time as the unit was well furnished and clean with fresh linens and an ample supply of towels. Everything function as advertised and we even did a couple loads of wash. Recommend this unit and the The Promenade to anyone wanting a comfortable and pleasant stay at Seaside Oregon.

Great area to walk around and look at the beach as well as good photo ops! Highly recommend visiting the area.

This stretch of cement along the beach was very fun to walk along! It is beautiful as well as relaxing. Basically you have the seaside beach to one side, and some beach homes and hotels on the other side. It was fun looking at the different styles of beach houses! We didn’t end up making it to the end, as it was a hot day and knew we would have to walk all the way back (where the car was parked), but definitely worth a stroll if you have nothing better to do

Walking the «Prom» is one of the Oregon Coast rites of passage. During the summer months it can feel like an absolute zoo. During the off season, it is a peaceful place to enjoy the wide open view. Seaside is not my favorite coastal town, but the Prom is Seaside at its best.
The focal point is the turnaround at the end of Broadway Street with the Lewis & Clark Statue as the centerpiece. There are restrooms below, but minimal facilities the rest of the way. The promenade runs parallel to the ocean north and south of this point and it is a smooth paved trail for 1−½ miles. There are a mix of hotels and private residences on one side and some low sand dunes with sea grass leading to the water.
The prettiest views are looking south towards Tillamook Head and and Ecola State Park.