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Seaside Fourth of July Celebrations

03 Wednesday Jul 2013

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Seaside Oregon 4th of July activities will begin at 11AM with an Independence Day parade that includes the Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corp at the Seaside Museum & Historical Society and continue through and around downtown Seaside. From noon to 4PM there is a whole lot of activities to keep the kids busy, seaside really has a ton of different things lined up for everyone to enjoy. Activities include: a cake walk, face painting, live music, variety of small games, food boths, raffle drawings, silent auction, and bingo. Take a few minutes in between the activities and check out the museum for free as well.

Fireworks Show
The fireworks show at seaside gets started at 10PM and is centered around the beach at the turnaround. The Seaside Chamber of Commerce puts on an excellent fireworks display and the expansive beach area makes a perfect place to set up a few blankets and enjoy the show from the sand or from the view of your hotel window if you are staying right on the beach.

Beach at Seaside, Oregon

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Remember to be careful and smart about being on the beach this weekend. If you make a beach fire keep it modest, make sure to put it out properly and be careful with the fireworks that you are lighting off.

Here is the Seaside Independence Day Parade Map provided by the seaside of Chamber of Commerce

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Important information from the Seaside Chamber of Commerce that is good information for any fourth of July beach goer.

Please Read Our Ordinances And Special Considerations

NO FIREWORKS ZONE….. The fenced off sections to the north and south of the turnaround are “fireworks free zones”. This area is for those who wish to view the fireworks show in a “safe zone”. NO FIREWORKS PLEASE!

BONFIRES: Bonfires are allowed on the beach away from beach grass and large drift logs. Bonfires must not exceed 3 foot square in size.

DIGGING PITS: DIGGING LARGE PITS PROHIBITED-MAXIMUM FINE $700 IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIGGING FIRE PITS OR SHELTERS LARGER THAN 6 FEET IN DIAMETER AND 2 FEET DEEP IS PROHIBITED. (Seaside Municipal Code 96.23—Public Nuisance)

ILLEGAL FIREWORKS: ILLEGAL FIREWORKS PROHIBITED– violators will be ticketed! THE POSSESSION AND/OR USE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS (MORTARS, FIRECRACKERS, MISSILES, ROMAN CANDLES, ETC.) IS PROHIBITED IN THE CITY OF SEASIDE – ILLEGAL FIREWORKS ARE SUBJECT TO CONFISCATION – THIS IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO ARREST WITH A FINE OF $500.00 PER VIOLATION (ORS 480.110 to 480.165).

TREASURE THE BEACH: The BEACH DRIVE BUCCANEERS will be handing out SOLV trash bags during the parade & on the beach before the fireworks display. TAKE YOUR TRASH OFF THE BEACH WHEN YOU LEAVE! Bags may be left next to trash cans along the Prom………….

Razor Clams in Clatsop County Weekend of May 25 – 27

24 Friday May 2013

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Excellent Tides This Weekend

This upcoming Memorial day weekend is time for a great low tide for Razor clams at the Oregon north coast beaches in Clatsop County.  Between Seaside and Astoria there will be a lot of clams harvested.  The low tides are in the early mornings bottoming out around 8 – 9 AM, check the local tide location (http://www.saltwatertides.com/dynamic.dir/oregonsites.html)  where you will be going.  Get to the clamming grounds an hour and half early so you have time to dig a full limit, if you have never done it before you will need a little time to get the hang of everything.

Oregon beach harvested razor clams

The weather for the weekend looks to be a little off with occasional rain so be ready to be out in a typical wet Oregon spring shower.  Other critical components to remember to have include: digging device either a long flat clam shovel or a clam gun which is one of those long tubes with handles, a shellfish license, individual bags for every person in your group to carry their own clams.
Remember that everyone has to dig themselves and carry their own harvest.

Watch and Learn How to Clam for Razors

And how to do it with a shovel


Make sure you do not bend the shovel back hard, pull straight up to remove the sand in order to avoid breaking the clam in half. They are very brittle and crack easy, so be careful, because they will cut you if you are not watching what you are doing when removing them from the sand.

The beaches will be busy but there is plenty of clams despite it being crowded if the surf stays sort of mellow everyone should be able to have a really good morning exercise collecting for an awesome evening dinner meal. Have fun and enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend!

Salt Making in Seaside with Seaside Museum & Historical Society

11 Saturday Aug 2012

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U.S. President Thomas Jefferson assigned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark the task of exploring the unknown territory in the West. They were to study the plants, animal, and geography; make contacts with the Native Americans; find out if there were resources of economic value, and find the Northwest Passage to Asia. During their arduous journey, they managed all except the last.

Thirty-three hardy souls left Camp Dubois, Illinois on May 14, 1804, and Lewis joined the group a few days later. Only one person died during their incredible journey, Sergeant Charles Floyd died of what was probably acute appendicitis. The Expedition made contact with over 20 different Native American tribes, without whose help they might have starved. When they reached the Pacific Ocean they took a vote to decide whether to spend the winter on the North or South side of the Columbia River. Everyone in the group was allowed an equal vote, probably the first vote for both a female (Sacagawea) and a slave (York).

The decision was that they would stay on the South side, where they built Fort Clatsop. The group had run out of salt before they reached the Columbia River; having salt to make food taste good was important for morale. However it was essential for preserving the meat to make the trip back to the East. A place about 15 miles from the fort seemed good for making salt, and between January 2, 1806, and February 20, 1806, with the help of the local Clatsop and Tillamook Indians, they made 3 ½ bushels of salt.

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday (August 17, 18, 19, 2012), starting at 4 PM Friday and running continuously until 3 PM Sunday, salt will be again made on the Seaside beach. The Seaside Museum and Historical Society, with Ft. Clatsop Nat. Park and the city of Seaside join to provide an authentic reenactment of what making salt was like for the Lewis & Clark Expedition. The actual site used by the saltmakers is a few blocks from where the reenactment occurs. That location was established by the Oregon Historical Society in 1900 from the memories of Jenny Michel of Seaside, a Native American who remembered being told about it as a child. On the way to participate in the saltmaking, you can stop at the memorial.

When you reach the sign reading “You Are Now Entering the Year 1806,” you will be greeted by a museum volunteer who will brief you on what to expect in the year 1806. The actual professional interpreters have studied hard and know the history of the person they are portraying, the language used in 1806, and how the person they are representing would respond to situations. They can tell you their ‘personal’ stories about the cross continental journey.

The interpreters set up camp for 48 hours, and during that time they actually make salt. You can have the pleasure of watching them carry water from the ocean and boil it down to make salt. You also have the opportunity to interact with the interpreters and even trade with them as the Native Americans did.

Come to Seaside and the thrill of stepping into the past to make salt. The saltmakers preformed an invaluable task for the Lewis & Clark expedition ensuring that they had salt to preserve their meat. The courageous individuals who were part of the Expedition returned with plant and animal specimens, extensive notes, and maps they made throughout their journey. They succeeded in their assignment, except for finding the Northwest Passage, which did not exist.
Article written by Mary Boyer

For more information about this fun historical experience.
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM22FZ
http://www.seasidemuseum.org/saltmakerspromo.cfm
http://visittheoregoncoast.com/2009/07/29/the-lewis-clark-salt-makers-return/
http://www.nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/saltworks.htm

Phillips Candies Saltwater Taffy in Seaside, Oregon

04 Saturday Aug 2012

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Phillips Candies in Seaside, amazing candy and an Oregon Coast Treasure.

If you are in need of something special for your sweet tooth and are visiting Seaside, Oregon than you are best served by checking out Phillips Candies located in the heart of downtown Seaside on Broadway Street. Only a block and half away from the beach and promenade turn around, Phillips is centrally located and the perfect destination when you are ready to head in off the beach for something sweet to eat.

Phillips Candies has been Serving delicious candy in this beach town for decades upon decades. They have some of the best saltwater taffy around and the Rocky Road fudge and Sea Foam are local specialties that everyone should try at least once if they are a candy / chocolate lover. The candy is sold by the pound, of course you can always get just a half pound or even a single piece, but who would want to do that? There is something at Phillips Candies for everyone and the humongous lollipops on display are sure to attract the kids eyeballs.

So many flavors to try and enjoy. If you have never made a trip to Phillips you are in for a treat and if you have been there before than it certainly is already on your list of places to go to next time you are in Seaside, Oregon.






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Good Food with a View in Seaside Oregon at the Shilo Inn

23 Monday Jul 2012

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The Shilo Inn Restaurant in Seaside is located right on the Promenade next to the turn around and main downtown beach access. During the warmer months they place tables out in the lawn area behind a nice wooden fence to make it a little more private, but you are still right out in front and have a beautiful view of the beach. During the colder months it is best to get a table near the windows as there is long tall windows that face out towards the promenade and beach.

On our last Seaside adventure we stopped in the Shilo Inn for a snack of steamer clams and cup of clam chowder. The chowder is very creamy and chock full of clams unlike some chowders that seem light and watery the chowder here is thick and creamy with the right amount of potatoes and seasoning. The steamer clam appetizer is amazing it comes in a light sauce with tomatoes, onions, and capers and lemon chunks as well as butter to dip the clams in and a few pieces of toast to clean up the sauce with. Just a delicious seafood appetizer to enjoy while on the Oregon Coast.

For additional details and special offers check out the Google Plus page for the Shilo Inn.


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Seaside, Oregon Fun Family Destination on the Oregon Coast

15 Sunday Jul 2012

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Seaside Oregon is one of the more popular beaches alone the Oregon coast. Beginning in 2005, on the first Saturday of each month the art galleries, restaurants, and shops of Seaside have welcomed artists, authors, and musicians. From 5 to 8 pm participating businesses provide space for the artists and goodies for the visitors. You can get a map of the walk at participating businesses, the Seaside Visitors Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce, or download one from the internet.

Why not come on Friday night and enjoy the area and return home on Sunday? There are dozens of hotels/motels, condo and lodges, Bed and Breakfasts, and vacation home rentals depending on your preferences. Be sure to make a reservation, since this popular area can sometimes be booked up.

The promenade along the beach in Seaside is unique on the Oregon Coast. Walking along the promenade you will see beautiful views of the ocean and Tillamook Head. There is a circle for cars to turn around at about the center of the promenade that has a bronze statue of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Seaman in the center.

History buffs will enjoy visiting the Saltworks, a National Historic Site where Lewis and Clark made salt. The oven that they used is still there. The Butterfield Cottage was built as a beach house for a jeweler from Portland in 1893. It was occupied as a home until 1958 when it became a millinery shop. It became a museum in 1984. Currently it is decorated to represent what it might have looked like in 1912.

Seaside Aquarium is a delightful place to spend some time. As you approach the building you are greeted by the skeleton of 35-foot skeleton of a Gray Whale. Inside the main attraction are the ten seals that make their home here. The oldest of the seals was born in 1983! The youngest was born in 2011. Children in particular enjoy the seals enthusiasm as the splash and bark in hopes of getting a piece of fish. The aquarium also includes a touching pool and other exhibits.

If you make it to the beach, you’ll discover that this is a wonderful place to fly a kite. The coastal winds make this a great place for kite flying, even if you’ve never tried it before. Seaside is one of the best places on the Oregon and Washington Coasts for surfing. All the gear you might need is for rent nearby.

Visit the Carousel Mall and ride one, or several, of the animals on the carousel. The animals are replicas of the animals at the San Francisco Carousel Museum. Among the favorites are a seahorse, a rabbit, a pink ostrich, and of course a pony.

Funland is a great arcade for the kids to enjoy playing a few video games or rolling a few rounds of skeeball for tickets and prizes.

As you can see, there is a lot to do in Seaside. You could not begin to do it all in only a day, or even a weekend.
Article written by Mary Boyer

A few resources to find out more about Seaside, Oregon include:

http://www.beachconnection.net/news/augas071212_408.php

http://www.seasidechamber.com./#

http://www.seasideor.com/item.asp?iid=484

Shopping Destination – Seaside Factory Outlet Center

29 Thursday Dec 2011

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The Seaside Factory Outlet Center is a great place to go shopping for name brand clothes and house items from many great retailers.  The mall is open on Mondays through Saturdays 10AM to 7 PM and Sundays for 10AM to 6PM.


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Some of the retailers available for shopping at the Seaside outlets include:

Nike
Black & Decker
Eddie Bauer Outlet
VanHeusen
GNC
Jones New York
Perfect Look
dressbarn
Pendleton Outlet
OshKosh
Book Warehouse
Bass
The Wine and Beer Haus
Carter’s
Tokyo II Teriyaki
Paper Factory Outlet Party Store
UPS

Check out the website for additional information concerning the Seaside Outlet Factory.

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