Seaside Aquarium
The Seaside Aquarium is a privately owned aquarium in Seaside, Oregon, United States. It dates from 1937. Around it, Tillamook Rock Light (5.9 mi) comes first on our list.
A zoo & aquarium inside Seaside
You can stay in Seaside
Seaside Aquarium is inside Seaside, which has 52 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 69 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 64–69°. When to go ↓
Established in 1937
Seaside Aquarium dates from 1937. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Seaside Aquarium
The Seaside Aquarium is a privately owned aquarium in Seaside, Oregon, United States. It is one of the oldest aquariums on the West Coast.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Established
- 1937
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Where to base yourself for Seaside Aquarium
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Seaside (52) and Cannon Beach (37).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Seaside Aquarium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside 24% vacation homes | in town | — | 52 31 hotels · 5 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 7,092 | $460K | D |
| Cannon Beach 60% vacation homes | 8 mi south | 10 min | 37 15 hotels · 2 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,512 | $823K | — |
| Astoria | 14 mi north | 20 min | 29 17 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,838 | $445K | C− |
| Gearhart 42% vacation homes | 3 mi north | 5 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 1,861 | $688K | — |
| Warrenton | 12 mi north | 20 min | 11 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 6,312 | $416K | D |
| Long Beach 40% vacation homes | 26 mi north | 40 min | 33 11 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 8 RV parks | 1,769 | $363K | B+ |
| Ilwaco | 22 mi north | 35 min | 19 3 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 1,112 | $370K | — |
| Manzanita 75% vacation homes | 19 mi south | 30 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 648 | $778K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
A wider trip can take in these, within 69 miles.
16 mi LighthouseTillamook Rock Light
210 mi LandmarkFort Clatsop
69 mi Stadium & arenaModa Center
35 mi State parkEcola State Park
414 mi LandmarkFort Stevens
68 mi Stadium & arenaProvidence Park
514 mi LandmarkAstoria Column
67 mi MuseumEvergreen Aviation & Space MuseumPhoto credits
Tillamook Rock Light: Jwyoung, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Clatsop: Glenn Scofield Williams from USA, CC BY 2.0 · Moda Center: Lugnuts, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ecola State Park: Brmuchim (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Stevens: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, Attribution · Providence Park: Pdx.rollingthunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Astoria Column: The original uploader was Decumanus at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum: Notkeel at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Planning a visit to Seaside Aquarium
Is Seaside Aquarium in Seaside?
Yes. It’s inside Seaside, OR.
When is the best time to visit Seaside Aquarium?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 64–69°.
How far is Seaside Aquarium from Portland?
About 69 miles southeast of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Seaside Aquarium?
Portland (PDX), about 70 miles away.
Where should I stay near Seaside Aquarium?
Seaside (in town, 52 places to stay), Cannon Beach (8 mi, 37 places to stay) and Astoria (14 mi, 29 places to stay).
Questions for Seaside
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