Seaside Oregon Blog

Our Rock Garden is Growing

One of our favorite places to walk to is the Rock Garden off of Beach Street.  It’s a little garden of painted rocks collected over the last 10-20 years.  My girls love to point out their favorite rocks and look for new ones.  Just the other day we turned a rock over only to discover … Continued

Get the Seaside Mobile App

The City of Seaside has joined in on the fun, my friends! We’ve got our very own mobile app now for iPhone and Android phones.  The girls and I love to get outside and we are always looking for a new trail to hike.  This app is a great resource! The app is extremely media … Continued

Auntie M’s: New Bakery and Lunch Spot Just Opened

Lucky us! A new restaurant just opened down the street from us. They offer made-from-scratch baked goods and Sleepy Monk coffee in the morning.  For lunch they have a lovely menu of sandwiches and pasta salads (that they make themselves – thank you!!).   During the cool mornings, the fire in the fireplace gives off a … Continued

Free Kayak and Canoe Tours on the Lewis & Clark River

Looking for a reason to visit us? How about planning a trip around the free kayak and canoe tours that are being offered until Labor Day Weekend at the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park? Hope to see you there!

Meet the Madisons

A vital part of running the Sandy Cove Inn is relying on our friends and family to be a part of the team. We believe that each individual has unique talents that deserve to be put to good use. We believe that doing what makes you happy is the best way to do anything. This … Continued

We are ready!

The summer season starts with Memorial Weekend which is just around the corner! We are making final touches on our rooms, planting colorful flowers and making sure our systems are in place. Let the fun to begin!

After the storm

It does seem to be raining an awful lot here in Seaside.  But the great thing about all this wet are the colorful rainbows that show up when the storm has passed through.

Wayfarer Restaurant

One of our favorite things about running a motel is the hospitality aspect.  We love to meet our guests, recommend them to the best spots, and make sure they have a great time while visiting us.  I love to eat (I could really do it all day long if I had a large enough stomach) … Continued

Visit the Astor Column

The last time I visited the Astor Column it was drizzly and cold.  Not fun and I refused to get out of the car.  This time, the sun was out and the sky was clear.  The view is incredible.  You can see rivers and mountains and bridges and trees – it’s a stunning spot. The … Continued

A Beautiful Sunset on Ave U

It seemed so hard to believe that I had to leave dinner cooking, grab my camera and run down the street to capture what I saw – a clear evening sky with a lovely sunset and barely a hint of precipitation.  Just another reminder why I love Seaside so much.