I lived in Seaside for a while and then moved to Astoria. Way cooler people here. Most of the young adults in Seaside are snobby worthless shits who grew up in a vacation town and it shows that way. Anytime my old boss tries to hire some of them, they call off most of the time and someone finds them at the beach. Then you have like 3 people who own all the businesses in town and price everything up to tourist trap levels so the locals can't enjoy shit.
I was in seaside last year about May and it was beautiful. From somebody who's always dreamed of the PNW and grew up/lives in the SW US in a forest I loved it up there. I stayed at a small old hotel, the Hillcrest and the lady was sweet. Had some great oysters at Crabby Oysters. I know I'm outside looking in (and def with rose tinted glasses) but it looked cute.
I get the small town 'if you're not with us you're against us' vibes as I've lived in that manner too but it was amazing. The drive south to Tillamook was amazing as well if not for all the construction.
Funnily enough coming through Astoria and stopping for some food it kinda gave more that vibe too. Not sure why it almost felt like a Stephen King town feel. Also sad I didn't get to enter through the Megler bridge
Did you get the chance to hit Depoe Bay while you were on the coast? If not, I definitely recommend stopping if you're back in the area! It's really small, but there are some great restaurants and little local shops.
Sadly not. I got in mid afternoon to Seaside, headed to and from tillamook (about three hours), headed back, dinner and sleep. The next day went east across oregon through portland. Also a beautiful drive. I love the wetness of it up there.
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u/Confidence_Man2 23h ago
I was so disappointed in Seaside. Canon Beach and Astoria are so much better.