Aquariums

Seaside Aquarium

Name: Seaside Aquarium
Address: 200 N Prom, Seaside, OR 97138, Seaside, OR, US
Telephone: (503) 738-6211
Rating: 4.1

★★★★☆ 4.1 (5853 reviews)

📍 200 N Prom, Seaside, OR 97138

📞 (503) 738-6211

🌐 www.seasideaquarium.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–5 PM
Thursday	9 AM–5 PM
Friday	9 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9 AM–5 PM
Sunday	9 AM–5 PM

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About Seaside Aquarium

Sea-life displays & a touch tank. Small aquarium opened in 1937 showcasing seals, an underwater exhibit & a touch tank. Seaside Aquarium was founded in 1937, making it one of the oldest continuously operating aquariums on the Oregon coast. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 5,853 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aquarium
Founded: 1937 — oldest privately owned aquarium on the West Coast
Best For: All ages
Main Attraction: Feed the seals and explore Pacific Northwest marine life
Hours: Daily at 9 a.m., year-round

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️Seaside Aquarium was founded in 1937, making it one of the oldest continuously operating aquariums on the Oregon coast
⭐The aquarium has been a multi-generational family destination for at least four generations of visitors, as noted in visitor reviews
⭐The seal feeding experience is the most frequently mentioned interactive feature in reviews with 763 mentions, making it the primary draw for visitors
⭐The aquarium operates year-round daily starting at 9 a.m. and offers special educational programs including Marine Mammal Stranding programs and school children marine education tours

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Don't miss the seal feeding experience - it's the most memorable highlight. Buy food to feed the seals, and look for free coupons in the Pig and Pancake brochure to get one complimentary tray of seal food.
💬Plan 1-1.5 hours for your visit. You can rush through in 45 minutes, but allow extra time to read exhibits and interact with staff at touch tanks, who provide knowledgeable facts about the marine life.
💡Use street parking instead of the on-site lot, which visitors report is small and difficult to exit. The aquarium is conveniently located downtown, just two blocks from the Seaside Turnaround and easy to walk to.
💬Children 5 and under are free admission. Ask about group and field trip rates when visiting with larger groups to significantly reduce per-person costs.
💡Interactive touch tanks with starfish and sea anemones are a highlight for all ages. The knowledgeable staff actively engages visitors with educational facts, making these exhibits particularly valuable for learning.