Seaside, Oregon facts for kids
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Seaside, Oregon
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Aerial view of Seaside, 2011
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Location in Oregon and Clatsop County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clatsop |
| Incorporated | 1899 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.05 sq mi (10.49 km2) |
| • Land | 3.89 sq mi (10.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,115 |
| • Density | 1,827.17/sq mi (705.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−08:00 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−07:00 (Pacific) |
| ZIP Code |
97138
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| FIPS code | 41-65950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411854 |
| Website | www.cityofseaside.us |
Seaside is a city located in Clatsop County, Oregon, right on the Pacific Ocean coast. The city's name comes from Seaside House. This was a historic summer resort built in the 1870s. A rich railroad owner named Ben Holladay built it. In 2010, about 6,457 people lived in Seaside.
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History of Seaside
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The Clatsop people were a Native American tribe. They had a village called Ne-co-tat in this area. This was long before European settlers arrived.
Around January 1, 1806, explorers from the Lewis and Clark Expedition visited this spot. They built a special pile of rocks, called a cairn, to make salt. Salt was very important to preserve food. The city of Seaside officially became a city on February 17, 1899. This was when many coastal resort areas were growing. Seaside is about 79 miles (127 km) northwest of Portland, Oregon.
In 1912, Alexandre Gilbert (1843–1932) became the Mayor of Seaside. Gilbert was an immigrant from France. He had fought in the Franco-Prussian War. After living in other cities, Gilbert moved to Seaside. He had a beach cottage built in 1885. Gilbert was a real estate developer. He gave land to the city for its famous one-and-a-half-mile-long Promenade. People often call it "the Prom." It runs along the Pacific beach.
Gilbert added to his beach cottage in 1892. Later, this building became a hotel called the Gilbert Inn. It has been a hotel since the mid-1980s. Gilbert's office building on Broadway, called "Gilbert Block," is also still standing. Gilbert passed away in Seaside.
Geography and Nature
Seaside covers about 4.14 square miles (10.72 km²). Most of this area is land, about 3.94 square miles (10.20 km²). The rest, about 0.20 square miles (0.52 km²), is water.
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Seaside is right on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. It's about 29 km (18 mi) south of where the Columbia River meets the Pacific. The city is built on both sides of the Necanicum River. This river flows into the ocean at the north end of the city. A large hill called Tillamook Head stands tall at the southern edge of Seaside.
The wide, sandy beaches of Seaside are perfect for Pacific razor clams. Millions of these clams live here every year. This brings thousands of visitors to Seaside Beach. The ocean waves also attract surfers all year round. They surf from the challenging waves near Tillamook Head to the sandy shores at "the cove."
Seaside's Climate
Seaside has an oceanic climate. This means it has rainy winters and mild to cool summers. This is typical for the Pacific Northwest. The average high temperature in August, the warmest month, is about 68°F (20°C). The hottest days ever recorded were 95°F (35°C). This happened on September 23, 1943, and September 24, 1974. The coldest temperature ever recorded was 5°F (-15°C) on December 8, 1972.
| Climate data for Seaside, Oregon (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1930–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
77 (25) |
78 (26) |
86 (30) |
86 (30) |
85 (29) |
87 (31) |
89 (32) |
95 (35) |
92 (33) |
79 (26) |
71 (22) |
95 (35) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 61.6 (16.4) |
63.0 (17.2) |
66.5 (19.2) |
70.4 (21.3) |
73.9 (23.3) |
69.8 (21.0) |
73.6 (23.1) |
76.1 (24.5) |
82.1 (27.8) |
75.2 (24.0) |
63.4 (17.4) |
60.3 (15.7) |
86.0 (30.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 51.8 (11.0) |
52.6 (11.4) |
54.1 (12.3) |
56.2 (13.4) |
59.7 (15.4) |
62.1 (16.7) |
65.0 (18.3) |
66.4 (19.1) |
66.6 (19.2) |
61.6 (16.4) |
55.1 (12.8) |
51.2 (10.7) |
58.5 (14.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 45.6 (7.6) |
45.5 (7.5) |
46.8 (8.2) |
49.0 (9.4) |
53.0 (11.7) |
56.2 (13.4) |
59.0 (15.0) |
60.0 (15.6) |
58.3 (14.6) |
53.6 (12.0) |
48.4 (9.1) |
44.8 (7.1) |
51.7 (10.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 39.3 (4.1) |
38.4 (3.6) |
39.5 (4.2) |
41.8 (5.4) |
46.3 (7.9) |
50.4 (10.2) |
53.0 (11.7) |
53.5 (11.9) |
50.1 (10.1) |
45.6 (7.6) |
41.7 (5.4) |
38.5 (3.6) |
44.8 (7.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 27.6 (−2.4) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
32.2 (0.1) |
36.3 (2.4) |
41.9 (5.5) |
45.6 (7.6) |
45.9 (7.7) |
40.3 (4.6) |
33.5 (0.8) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
27.0 (−2.8) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 11 (−12) |
9 (−13) |
21 (−6) |
24 (−4) |
26 (−3) |
36 (2) |
35 (2) |
32 (0) |
30 (−1) |
24 (−4) |
14 (−10) |
5 (−15) |
5 (−15) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 11.03 (280) |
8.05 (204) |
9.42 (239) |
6.56 (167) |
3.87 (98) |
2.66 (68) |
0.95 (24) |
1.20 (30) |
2.91 (74) |
6.63 (168) |
12.01 (305) |
11.42 (290) |
76.71 (1,947) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 21.3 | 18.1 | 20.7 | 17.2 | 13.6 | 11.1 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 8.6 | 14.5 | 20.3 | 21.8 | 181.1 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 81 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 82 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 3.9 | 3.9 | 5.6 | 7.4 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 9.8 | 10.0 | 8.8 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 6.7 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9.1 | 10.4 | 12.0 | 13.6 | 15.0 | 15.7 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.7 | 12.2 |
| Average ultraviolet index | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weather Atlas (UV and humidity) | |||||||||||||
Tsunami Safety Zone
Part of Seaside is in a tsunami danger zone. A tsunami is a giant ocean wave. To prepare, the city has a special program. People who live above the danger zone can volunteer. They store barrels with emergency supplies in their homes. These barrels have medical supplies, water filters, food, and radios. Each barrel has enough for 20 people for at least 3 days. As of 2017, there were 119 such barrels.
Scientists believe there is a 1 in 3 chance of a big earthquake and tsunami in the next 50 years. In 2016, Seaside citizens voted to spend money. This money will help move the remaining three schools out of the tsunami danger zone.
Seaside's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 75 | — | |
| 1890 | 87 | 16.0% | |
| 1900 | 191 | 119.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,121 | 486.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,802 | 60.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,565 | −13.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,902 | 85.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,886 | 33.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,877 | −0.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,402 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 5,193 | 18.0% | |
| 1990 | 5,359 | 3.2% | |
| 2000 | 5,900 | 10.1% | |
| 2010 | 6,457 | 9.4% | |
| 2020 | 7,115 | 10.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 6,457 people living in Seaside. There were 2,969 households. About 24.2% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.16 people. The average age of people in Seaside was 41.5 years old.
Arts and Fun Events
Seaside has an art walk on the first Saturday of most months. You can visit several art galleries. They are located on Broadway street in the historic Gilbert District.
The Seaside Jazz Festival used to be a popular yearly event. It featured Trad Jazz and Swing bands.
Yearly Events in Seaside
Seaside hosts a big 4th of July celebration. It includes a parade and outdoor concerts. They also have one of the biggest fireworks shows on the West Coast.
The Miss Oregon Pageant is held every year in Seaside. This event chooses the representative for Oregon in the Miss America Pageant.
Seaside Beach Volleyball is the second largest beach volleyball tournament in the world. It happens every year on the second weekend of August. It started in 1982 and has grown a lot. In 2022, over 1,800 teams played on 192 courts.
The annual Salt Maker's Return is held in September. This event celebrates Seaside's history. It remembers how five men from the Lewis and Clark expedition made salt. It took them almost two months to make 28 gallons (106 liters) of salt. This salt was very important to preserve meat for their long journey home.
Local Media
Newspaper
- Seaside Signal
Radio Stations
- KSWB — 840 AM (Classic Hits)
- KBGE — 94.9 FM (Adult Album Alternative)
- KCYS — 96.5 FM (Country)
- KCRX — 102.3 FM (Classic Rock)
- KMUN — 91.9 FM
Getting Around Seaside
- Seaside has two main highways: U.S. Route 101 and U.S. Route 26.
- There is a bus system that connects Seaside to other cities.
- Seaside also has its own airport, the Seaside Municipal Airport.
Famous People from Seaside
- Deborah Boone (born 1951), a member of Oregon's House of Representatives
- Ken Carpenter (1926–2011), an American football player
- Betsy Eby (born 1967), a painter
- Karl Marlantes (born 1944), an author and former Marine
- Ruth Radelet (born 1982), a singer and musician
- Ormond Robbins (1910–1984), an author
- John Schlee (1939–2000), a golfer
- Norton Simon (1907–1993), a successful businessman
- E. E. Smith (1890–1965), an author
- Tsin-is-tum (c. 1814–1905), a Native American storyteller
- Mark Wiebe (born 1956), a golfer
Images for kids
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Seaside in 1972
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Seaside beach
See also
In Spanish: Seaside (Oregón) para niños
