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Location
Accessibility
No public restrooms on-site; public restrooms located three blocks south at the Turnaround. Dog friendly.
Visitor tip
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.
Visitor tip
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.
About Seaside Aquarium
Sea-life displays & a touch tank. Small aquarium opened in 1937 showcasing seals, an underwater exhibit & a touch tank.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Founded
- 1937 — oldest privately owned aquarium on the West Coast
- Main Attraction
- Feed the seals and explore Pacific Northwest marine life
- Hours
- Daily at 9 a.m., year-round
What visitors say
Definitely a small aquarium but still a ton of fun to go through when visiting Seaside. You can see a lot of beautiful smaller marine life. It's also pretty interactive with a starfish petting station as well as an area to feed the…
A small but super fun aquarium. You absolutely must buy some food and feed the seals. It's a super memorable experience. The touch tanks are cool too. The staff is super knowledgeable and will tell you all kinds of cool fact at the…
We love the Seaside Aquarium! It’s been a favorite for four generations! On this trip we enjoyed feeding the seals, touching sea anemones and seeing the sharks! One shark even gave us a show! The gift shop is reasonably priced and…
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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
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