Hotel at a Glance: Ashore Hotel

Situated on the secluded shoreline of the town of Seaside, Ashore Hotel blends the luxe touches of modern boutique hotels with the untamed beauty of the Oregon coast. Guests spend their time in 1 of 21 guest rooms, each of which includes wireless internet, a fireplace and minimalist urban-industrial decor.

• Take a dip in the heated saline pool, or relax in the toasty dry sauna
• Explore the neighborhood atop one of the hotel’s beach cruisers bikes
• Hang out at Ashore Bar, the hotel’s onsite lounge that’s home to a carefully curated menu of beers, spirits, and snacks. This deal includes two drinks per stay.
• Warm up around the outdoor gas fire pit

Seaside, Oregon: Coastal Beauty Surrounding a Family-Friendly Town

Located along Oregon’s Pacific coast, about 80 miles northwest of Portland, the resort town of Seaside has attracted beachcombers since the late 19th century. More recently, the coastal village has become a family destination marked by historical buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and plenty of kid-friendly activities, including mini golf, bumper cars, and arcades.

A 1.5-mile oceanfront promenade—known locally as the Prom—stretches along the beach, its boardwalk speckled with shops and restaurants near grass-covered dunes. Along the Prom, you’ll find a bronze statue of Lewis and Clark that faces the ocean at the historic Seaside Turnaround—the spot where the explorers are thought to have ended their epic westward trek. The Seaside Aquarium is also located along the promenade. Pop in to visit its aquatic residents, including a giant Pacific octopus, tropical fish, and several crowd-pleasing harbor seals.

For spectacular ocean views, journey a few miles south of town to the rainforest-covered Tillamook Head, a promontory point that towers 1,000 feet above the craggy coastline. Open year-round, a moderate, 3.6-mile roundtrip hike leads to the summit.

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