Why do people visit the seaside

The violence was short-lived and often exaggerated in the media, but this era of seaside life retains the glamour and energy of youth. My father used to commute on it every day.

As teenagers we used these ships to go to gigs like one time we crossed to see The Who. Young newlyweds used to fill coastal hotels before affordable air travel made honeymoons abroad an accessible option. However, the youth of each generation has carried on the fundamental tradition and the beach remains a romantic spot for some seaside frolicking.

We were very much in love. And only had eyes for each other. We walked along the prom and marvelled at the lovely street decorations, but everywhere was so quiet and unbusy. We had the beach to ourselves and frolicked in the sand. It wasn't until we got back to our digs at lunch and heard the land lady's telly that we realised it was Charles and Di's wedding day.

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Go birdwatching, photograph a herd of elk, or watch migrating Gray Whales. The Oregon Coast offers great wildlife watching year round. Many varieties of migrating shorebirds and sea birds are regular visitors. Learn more about some of the incredible birding locations at our Birding page.

Rent a boat, or launch your own at the Necanicum River dock near the convention center for a memorable river experience. The Neawanna dock at Broadway Park is also a great way to spend a couple of hours. Guided trips are also available. Inquire at the Seaside Visitors Center for details. For more detailed information on the waterways of Seaside, visit our Kayaking page.

Bike the local trails or tour the scenic coast. The region offers bike trails for everyone from the leisurely sightseer to the serious biker. Ride along the 1. Bicycle lanes on Highway make it easy to tour the coast by bike. Bring your own bike or rent one from a local merchant. For more detailed information on the biking trails of Seaside, visit our Biking page.

Hikers can explore the lush Northwest rainforest just minutes from Seaside. For more detailed information on the hiking trails of Seaside, visit our Hiking page. Local surf shops provide lessons, gear rentals and sales for anyone interested in surfing, skim boarding or kite boarding, as well as advice on the best spots for your skill level. For more detailed information on surfing in Seaside, visit our Surfing page.

Hike the Tillamook Head trail to retrace the route the explorers took to find a beached whale.