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| The closest attraction to Seaside Airport is the Gateway Park and Neawanna Point, just a few hundred feet south of the airport on the west side of highway 101. The park has a walking trail that borders the lovely Necanicum river estuary -- a favorite place for bird watchers. While you're there you can grab a cup of joe at Java Reef Espresso, a drive-through espresso stand just south of the park. | ||
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A little further south is the Creekside Pizzeria.
It's more than a pizza place, they also have some great broasted chicken and other family fare.
Call first for hours of operation -- they're not open on Sundays in the off-season.
In June 2009 the Gearhart Junction Cafe' opened about 1/2 mile north of the airport. Decor and food are '50s diner style, with Omlets, Biscuits and Chicken Fried Steak for breakfast, and home made soups, burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes for lunch. The restaurant is on Highway 101 at Pacicic Way, about 1/2 mile walk north from the airport. |
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If you're up for a pleasant 1 mile walk and some unique, lovingly prepared
food at an intimate cozy cafe', try the
Pacific Way Cafe and Bakery,
in the center of Gearhart.
To get there from the airport, cross the highway and walk north
about 100 yards to G street. Turn left (west) and follow G as it jogs right
and becomes Neacoxie, then F street. When you get to Cottage, turn
right (north), and go a few blocks to the four way stop in the center of
town. The Cafe' is on the southwest corner of Cottage and Pacific Way. Open
Thu-Mon, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The walk into Seaside is a little more ambitious, but a pleasant one nonetheless, and those who make the trek will be rewarded with a wide choice of restaurants, shops, hotels, arcades, and everything else you could expect from a coastal town. And of course there's the beach! Distance is about 2.25 miles, and the key to an enjoyable walk is to get off the highway and take the back roads. From the airport road, take highway 101 south, crossing to the west side sometime at or before the bridge that crosses the Necanicum river (about 1/4 mile from the airport). Just past the bridge, turn right (west) onto 24th avenue. 24th shortly curves southward and becomes Holladay Drive. Follow Holladay past the high school and the river estuary overlook to 12th avenue. Rent a bike or Surrey at the Prom Bike Shop at the corner, or continue walking south towards Broadway. As you approach 9th street, stop in at the Seaside International Hostel, where you can rent a canoe or kayak, grab a latte, or spend the night in a top-rated international hostel. Continue south and you'll shortly come to Broadway, the main east-west street which terminates at the famous beach-front Turnaround. A nice alternative is to take Holladay only as far as 12th avenue, turn right (west) on 12h and take it all the way to the oceanfront Promenade. Follow the "Prom" the rest of the way south to the Turnaround (Broadway) right on the shore. There are plenty of restaurants in downtown Seaside, and it's tough to pick out which ones to recommend. But two seafood places that have a loyal following (and frequently a line out the door) are Norma's Ocean Diner, at 20 North Columbia (1 block north of Broadway), and Doogers Seafood & Grill, at 505 Broadway. For a unique, hip, and very tasty wine and food experience try Yummy Wine Bar & Bistro, on Broadway between Roosevelt (Hwy 101) and Holladay. Oceanfront dining (and lodging) can be found at the Shilo Inn at the Turnaround on Broadway, and the Seaside Oceanfront Inn at Avenue G and the Prom. And speaking of lodging, renting a house is less expensive than you might think -- Seaside Vacation Homes maintains several very nice houses that can make your stay a memorable one. Other favorite attractions for visitors include the Seaside Aquarium and the Seaside Museum and Historical Society.
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