SPRING BREAK in Seaside ? (Brookings, Sandy: house, theater, school)

[ConeyIsBabe]

Some years ago, during spring break (in the rain) we wanted to spend the day in downtown Seaside for lunch and to walk around - but it was so crowded, we could NOT find a parking space, so wound up leaving the area

This year, we want to stay at least two days at a beachfront location... BUT, not during spring break

Please, someone give me a clue as to what would be a good time to visit the Seaside area when the spring-break crowd has gone back to school ? (After April 15th ?????) Thanks for any advice on visiting Seaside !!

[clarksnack]

I live in Seaside and am a business owner in Seaside. Selfishly speaking, stay on the South End. The Tides Motel. Inn at the Shore. They are both on the ocean, on the South End of the Prom and you will eliminate the hustle and bustle of Broadway. My restaurant, the Goose is on Ave U, a block and 1/2 away. Kens Market, a grocery, a block and 1/2 away. The prom, wide open and in front of you. The cove to watch surfers is blocks away to the south. Tillamook Head entrance for hiking is a 1/2 mile drive with plenty of parking.

If you are value driven and don't mind being a block and 1/2 off the beach, the Sandy Cove Inn has theme rooms, totally clean, totally cool people and the best $$ deal in Seaside. But you don't have an ocean view. Another option is the Lanai. Recently remodeled. Very removed...no access to the prom, but beautiful views of surfers and the ocean and no hustle and bustle.

Come any time of year and stay away from Broadway and you will eliminate the crowds. Another hint if you want to stroll on Broadway, take your walks on the east end of Broadway, the Gilbert District, for some of the best restaurants and shops (McKewans, Lil Bayou, Yummys, Tora Sushi, Sun Rose Art, the Natural Nook, the Antique Mall, etc). This will also take you away from the carnival feel.

Final thought...the Chamber website (search Seaside Chamber of Commerce) has Hot Deals. Another place to find some good deals.

Time frame....spring break of the last 2 years has been SLOW and not crowded...but anytime between April 15 and the week before Memorial day doesn't typcially bring mass crowds. Most of June except for sunny weekends and holiday weekends are usually slower. Everything is very weather dependent. Don't come between the 4th of July and Labor Day weekend...that's when true chaos is upon us.

email me with any questions. I'd love to help in any way that I can to make your trip to Seaside and enjoyable one. We have the best beach on the North Coast.. over 3 miles of Prom and beach to walk. Not much better, especially when the sun is out.

Whoop! Whoop! and Cheers. Angela
clarksnack@msn.com

[ConeyIsBabe]

You've answered all my questions and I look forward to visiting Seaside; I'll check out all your suggestions

[mdvaden]

The long reply had some good ideas.

I've stayed at the south end of Seaside and that was good.

Also stayed at a house that's rented on N. 12th once a few blocks from the ocean.

I think there is more that I like to do in the south, but there are outlet stores and the theater to the north, but that's easy to drive too.

Gee - you are coming north, just as I'm crossing through south Oregon to go to the redwoods on the 16th or so. I like Harris Beach State Park and hanging out in Brookings, and driving to the redwoods too.

Not much pub life in Brookings though. But nice beaches.

Seaside definitely can appeal to the younger set and gift shoppers.