Seaside Travel Guide

Seaside California is the perfect place to spend a long weekend. There are plenty of options for relaxation, adventure and fun. This beautiful, white sand beach has not only has a warm, blue ocean, but a rich history and a very diverse flora and fauna. From spas, museums, sports, and parks, visitors certainly won't be bored here.

The great vacation home rentals at Seaside are the best way to create a home-from-home during your getaway. If you're traveling with children, the area is extremely family-friendly and has actvities to suit all ages.

Things to Do in Seaside

There are many attractions and activities to check out at Seaside. The amazing rocky beaches are packed with adventures. Visit Monterey Bay and the explore the 17-mile drive for a great view of the blues of the ocean. Only 13 miles away from downtown Seaside is Point Lobos, where there is a wonderful rocky bay and sea lions during summer or whale-watching during winter.

Of course, when visiting Seaside the beach is one of the main priorities. Lovers Point, Asilomar State Beach, Del Monte Beach and Pacific Grove Oceanview Beachwalk are among the most popular beaches. These beaches boast a range of activities, such as scuba diving, kayaking and parasailing. If you're interested in marine life or are traveling with children, make your way to the California Sea Otter Game Refuge and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Here, you can learn about sea creatures, the rehabilitation of otters, and about marine life in general. Dennis the Menace Park is another place to visit with children, where the little ones can play in the sunshine.

The Old Fisherman’s Wharf and Coast Guard Pier are other must-visits, both with picturesque views and nearby colonies of sea lions keeping onlookers entertained for hours. Not to mention, Dali 17 museum is also an interesting place if you're an art-lover or history buff.

Best Places to Stay in Seaside

Seaside has many wonderful vacation rental properties to choose from. The best areas to stay at are near the beach, boasting stunning ocean views.

Properties range from log cabins to condos and even tree houses. If you're visiting with friends and family, most places can accommodate larger groups.

Best Time to Visit Seaside

The best time to visit Seaside is September when the weather is warm, around 70 degrees all month, and there is little to no rain. From October to April the weather is far colder, around 50 degrees with some light rainfall.

The summer months are not intensely hot, so if you prefer to travel during June, July and August make sure to bring some sweaters and not just your bikini. These months in particular are great for hiking and enjoy outdoors.

Food in Seaside

Seaside has plenty of seafood (of course!), Mexican grills, Italian, Thai bistros, and cake shops to indulge in. Breakfast places, cozy old-school diners and beachfront bars can also be found at Seaside. If you love gourmet food you will not be disappointed here either. Plus, many places have great selections for children.

Best Events in Seaside

Each season has a great selection of events at Seaside. From annual holiday celebrations, such as the 4th of July fireworks, Christmas markets, through to the film festival, different music festivals, and the annual bridal fair -- there's bound to be some kind of show while you're in town.