Oregon Coast for Kids: Seaside and Cannon Beach
On an April solo trip to Oregon, I drove a short 90 minutes northwest from Portland to the coast, in particular to two beach destinations I know my family would absolutely love: Seaside and Cannon Beach. My time in each location was fleeting -- I had only enough time to get a general overview of these popular summer vacation spots. It was also bittersweet, as I wish I could have shared the wide, sandy beaches, kid-friendly accommodations, educational attractions, and pretty sunsets with my family! Here are some of the highlights of my brief stay in the area -- places and people I'd recommend for your family's trip, and attractions I'd visit with my own family if I have the good fortune to return to the pretty Oregon coast, especially in the summer months: Seaside Shilo Inn: My home [Read more]
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