Halloween is right around the corner, and to prepare for the spookiest holiday of the season, The Seashore Inn on the Beach has compiled a collection of haunted places in Oregon to check out during your stay. From the bandaged man said to roam the roads of Highway 101 to the terrifying legends of “Terrible Tilly” there are endless creepy tales to uncover. Read on to learn more about the haunted places near Seaside and plan your visit- if you dare!
Seaside Haunts
Seaside hosts the annual Oregon Ghost Conference every spring, the largest paranormal convention in the Northwest. So, we know a thing or two about the paranormal. Start your journey in Seaside and discover the spookiest spots in town:
- Built in 1924, the Bridge Tender Bar is said to be haunted by the female spirit of “the Madame,” seen in a draped green dress. Learn more about the bar’s haunted past here and stop in for a drink!
- Located in downtown Seaside, the staff of Twisted Fish Steakhouse has reported ghoulish activity in the kitchen like mysterious shadows.
- Stop in for some second-hand shopping at Spay and Neuter Thrift Shop. Volunteers have seen hangers sliding on the clothes rack when no one is around.
More Haunted Spots on the Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast Highway 101
Stretching nearly 400 miles along the Pacific, Oregon Coast Highway 101 is one of the most spectacular drives in the country. But, beyond the incredible ocean and mountain views lies a terrifying legend of the bandage man. First spotted in the 1950s, the bandage man reportedly resembles a mummy and smells of rotting flesh. Some folks have spotted the bandage man in the back of their vehicles while driving the highway. Drive down Highway 101 near Cannon Beach, and keep your eyes open for the bandage man!
Battery Russel at Fort Stevens
Once an active military base protecting the Columbia River during WWII, Fort Stevens State Park in Astoria is home to its fair share of ghostly encounters. Near the Battery Russel, visitors have spotted the ghost of a fallen soldier still patrolling the grounds in his uniform. Also, within the park, you can see the remnants of the Peter Iredale shipwreck.
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse “Terrible Tilly”
Plagued by tragedy, Tillamook Rock Lighthouse earned its ominous nickname, Terrible Tilly, after a series of disasters and dangerous working conditions. Danger began almost immediately, with a mason surveying the area dying before construction began. As if the environmental conditions weren’t challenging enough, many lighthouse keepers also reported paranormal encounters where they heard moans and saw ghost ships. Today, the lighthouse is inaccessible but can be seen from the Tillamook Head Trail in Ecola State Park.
Book Your Getaway at Our Seaside, Oregon Hotel
Book your getaway with The Seashore Inn on the Beach and uncover the haunted places and stories of the Oregon Coast during your stay. Book your Halloween visit or plan your vacation around the Oregon Ghost Conference in March. No matter when you plan your stay, our Seaside hotel rooms offer the perfect basecamp for your Oregon Coast adventures!