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Oregon Weekend Trip Ideas: Portland to Seaside

View of a car driving on the Oregon Coast from Portland to Seaside

Are you searching for a weekend getaway from Portland to the Oregon Coast? Then you’ve come to the right place because The Seashore Inn on the Beach offers the perfect destination just an hour and a half away from the city! Make the trip from Portland to Seaside and discover family-friendly fun, outdoor exploration, and fascinating history. We are also located just south of Astoria and north of Cannon Beach, so you can easily access all the Oregon Coast has to offer a short drive away!

Things to Do in Seaside Oregon

The Seashore Inn on the Beach offers the perfect lodging for your weekend getaway from Portland to Seaside. Our beachfront hotel offers spectacular ocean views, fabulous amenities, and a complimentary breakfast. Step outside your hotel room onto the famous promenade and discover a wealth of activities nearby:

Family-Friendly Fun in Seaside, OR

Fun for the whole family awaits in Seaside! Feed the seals at the Seaside Aquarium, a local tradition for over 80 years. Then visit the Seaside Carousel Mall for fun shopping and entertainment. Inside you will find the Seaside Carousel, one of the town’s most colorful attractions, and Seaside Laser & Arcade

Outdoor Activities on the Oregon Coast

There are endless ways to enjoy the great outdoors around Seaside. Read our blogs to get acquainted with our favorite outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, surfing, fishing, golfing, and more. 

Discover Local History

Seaside has a long and storied history, with several attractions and landmarks where you can discover the past. Start your journey at the Seaside History Center Museum for a brief introduction to our historic town. Then retrace the steps of famous explorers Lewis and Clark on the Tillamook Head trail.

More Fun on the Oregon Coast

Hop in the car and make the 15-minute drive to Cannon Beach for even more fun on the Oregon Coast! Start at Haystack Rock, one of the state’s most recognizable landmarks, before exploring the Tolavana Beach State Recreation Site

Thirty minutes north of Seaside, you will find Astoria, an idyllic coastal town on the Columbia River. Read our blog, Day Trip Ideas: Things to Do in Astoria, Oregon, for inspiration!

The Perfect Weekend Trip on the Oregon Coast 

Plan the perfect weekend trip from Portland to Seaside and discover everything the Oregon Coast has to offer! The Seashore Inn on the Beach provides stellar accommodations in Seaside near the best attractions in town. Browse our Seaside hotel rooms and specials and visit our charming coastal town today!