Hotel at a Glance: Inn at Seaside

Located just two blocks from the Pacific Ocean, Inn at Seaside puts you within a short walk of the area's best activities. Head west to the beachfront or to Seaside Aquarium, one of the West Coast's oldest aquariums. In addition to the inn's convenient location and recently completed renovations, its friendly staff and 48 guest rooms—not to mention the complimentary cookies at check-in—helped it win a TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence.

• Where you'll stay: Accommodations feel less like hotel rooms and more like extensions of a home. Should you want a peaceful night in, relax in the heated indoor pool.
• Explore Seaside on two wheels with complimentary bike rentals.
• Wake up with a complimentary breakfast with waffles, muffins, eggs, and fruit.
• Watch a movie: You can borrow titles free of charge.
• Warm up by the fire pit.
• Eco-friendly: The hotel uses environmentally efficient practices, earning a TripAdvisor Silver-level GreenLeaders badge.
• Half-million dollar renovation: Fully remodeled lobby, updated business center, renovated breakfast room, refreshed building exterior/corridors, and guest rooms with new flooring, fresh paint, and contemporary furnishings.

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.