Seaside Oregon Blog

Happy New Year

This weather is incredible! Sunny and warm. What a great way to bring in the new year. Here’s to many more wonderful days! Posted from WordPress for Android

A Day in the Life

The other morning I had my camera with me as I walked over to the office and I couldn’t help but snap a couple photos.  Everything was covered in a lovely layer of frost.  It’s been cold but crystal clear around here.  Makes for some beautiful mornings.

Our Community Garden Plot

Brrrr. It’s time to take a small break from gardening. The frost is here and creating such a beautiful display. The community gardens in Seaside have been such a wonderful opportunity to become better acquainted with our neighbors and to practice my gardening skills. We just finished up our last batch of cabbage. I’m looking … Continued

Welcome to Sunny Seaside, Oregon

The sun continues to shine even though it’s nearly the middle of December. We are so grateful! Posted from WordPress for Android

It’s Been a Lovely Fall Season

How beautifully leaves grow old.  How full of light and color are their last days.  ~John Burroughs I think this is our family’s fourth fall season here on the coast.  And I don’t remember any of them being nearly as lovely as this one.  The weather has been so good to us.  In fact, yesterday … Continued

Make sure you eat at Yummy’s Wine Bar & Bistro

My all-time favorite place to eat in Seaside, no matter what the occasion, is at Yummy’s Wine Bar & Bistro on Broadway.  Not only does the urban atmosphere make me feel like I’m in some little hip Portland spot, but the food is fantastic. For me, the seafood chowder is their star dish.  Gary Hayes … Continued

Our First Electric Car Experience

I’ve always loved the idea of hybrid and electric cars – their sleek design and minimal impact on the environment. I’ve never had a chance to drive one and I’ve always imagined the cars to be run sluggishly. Numerous times I’ve been stuck behind a hybrid wondering if it’s the driver or the car that … Continued

Our Rock Garden is Growing

One of our favorite places to walk to is the Rock Garden off of Beach Street.  It’s a little garden of painted rocks collected over the last 10-20 years.  My girls love to point out their favorite rocks and look for new ones.  Just the other day we turned a rock over only to discover … Continued

Get the Seaside Mobile App

The City of Seaside has joined in on the fun, my friends! We’ve got our very own mobile app now for iPhone and Android phones.  The girls and I love to get outside and we are always looking for a new trail to hike.  This app is a great resource! The app is extremely media … Continued