Seaside Oregon Blog

Happy Holidays!

The holiday season has arrived at the Sandy Cove Inn, and we have decorated the motel for your enjoyment. We and our little helper, Bingo, have hung wreaths, placed a Christmas tree in the lobby, set up lights on the railing and even added holiday décor to some of the rooms and vacation rentals. We’d … Continued

Dips, Bumps and Squiggles

Recently Mike and I took the girls to the beach in search of tiny sand dollars. Did you know you can find sand dollars smaller than than a pencil eraser? In our search, we met up with a local who told us all about tiny sand dollars, olive shells and seaweed.  This friendly woman also … Continued

A Review of North Oregon Coast Skate Parks

Spencer Morgan from Daddies Board Shop in Portland, Oregon recently hit up the Oregon Coast to check out our skate parks.  He snapped quality photos and shares great reviews of what our skate parks have to offer.  Great article, Spencer!

The Firehouse Cafe in Seaside, Oregon

I am beyond excited to publish this post.  Why?  Because a new restaurant has come to town!  We finally have an excellent breakfast spot to send you to when you visit.  The Firehouse Cafe recently opened (right next to my favorite dinner restaurant Yummy).  The decor is minimal but cheerful, the staff are delightful and … Continued

Annual Spring Unveiling Event in Cannon Beach, Oregon May 4, 5 & 6

{here} Every Spring the members of the Cannon Beach Gallery Group look forward to the weekend when they unveil the newest work by their featured artists. This has become one of the most anticipated annual arts events in Oregon, because it gives the art lover an opportunity to meet the artists, watch many of them … Continued

Oregon SOLVE Spring Beach Clean Up

Mike and the girls participated in this year’s SOLVE Spring Oregon Beach Clean Up.  It was pouring down rain but that’s just a fun excuse to put our rain gear to good use, right?  Lots of people showed up, everyone picked up tons of garbage and the girls came home soaked but happy to participate.  … Continued

Spring is here!!

Every year the daffodils surprise me with their springy cheer – and every year I am so glad to have survived another coastal winter (although this one was a breeze compared to past winters).  Spring is everywhere in Seaside right now.  Spring-break families, blossoms on trees, flowering bulbs and lots of sun.

Snow on Tillamook Head

We only see snow on Tillamook Head once or twice a year. It’s always a treat to witness such a lovely display of coastal winter weather. Posted from WordPress for Android

First Snow of the Season

Every year we get at least a day or two of great snow.  Just enough to play in but not enough to be a nuisance!  My favorite kind of snow.

Whale Watching Season Begins

Every year we look forward to whale watching season.  You’ll find us lingering by the living room window searching for a sign of a gray whale swimming by.  And every once in awhile someone will start jumping up and down having just spotted a spout shooting high up into the air. Knowing that we are … Continued