Phone: 503-738-6211
Seaside Aquarium is one of the oldest aquariums on the West Coast.
Founded in 1937, the aquarium is privately owned and the descendants of some of the founders are still active in the aquarium operation. The aquarium is proud to be involved in public awareness programs: Marine Mammal Stranding, Seaside Beach Discovery Program, SOLVE, Haystack Rock Awareness Program, the Wildlife Center of the North Coast and other marine education tours and activities for school children.
We’re Open Year-Round So Drop on In!
The Seaside Aquarium will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Open Daily at 9 a.m.
(winter and summer hours may vary at closing time)
call (503) 738-6211 for specific hours
The Seaside Aquarium does not have public restrooms.
Public Restrooms are located at the Turnaround, three blocks south
of the Seaside Aquarium.
NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS. DOG FRIENDLY.
The building that currently houses the Seaside Aquarium was constructed in 1924. When it opened for business in the fall of that year, it was actually as a salt water bath house and swimming pool named the “Seaside Baths Natatorium”. The natatorium closed in the early 1930’s, underwent major renovations, and in 1937 opened as the Seaside Aquarium.
Looking at the Aquarium from the beach in 1937, there was a lunch bar in the southwest corner (the present site of the gift shop). In 1938, apartments were added upstairs. They were called the “Sea Water Apartments”. Some of the apartments are still there, but are no longer used.
The Seaside Aquarium is the oldest privately owned aquarium on the West Coast. The owners and staff of the Aquarium would like to thank you for your support throughout the years. Without you, the Seaside Aquarium could not have been successful for so many years.
Seaside is easy to get to:
From the north or south, take U.S. highway 101 – one of the most picturesque drives in the United States. We’re right on the beach at the end of Second Avenue and North Promenade, just two blocks north of the Seaside Turnaround.
Address: Seaside Aquarium, 200 North Prom, Seaside, Oregon 97138
Tel: (503) 738-6211