Meet Seaside
Meet Seaside
WELCOME TO Seaside, CA
Bold. Genuine. Rising.
Here, global flavors collide with craft beer taps, sand dunes rise beside city streets, and golf fairways stretch toward the bay. It’s lively, youthful and proudly authentic. A gateway to the bay with stories still being written.
Military / Fort Ord
Seaside carries its military past into a bold future. Explore the legacy of Fort Ord, once a bustling Army post and now a sprawling network of trails, museums, and memorials. Stroll Obama Way, honor the community’s veterans at the Star Walk or hike through coastal hills where history and adventure share the same path.
Discover Fort OrdEXPLORE Seaside, CA
This is a city built for movement. Bike the dunes, paraglide into Pacific sunsets, or trade downtown sidewalks for the fairways at Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Courses.
PLACES TO STAY IN Seaside
Sleep steps from the surf and dunes. Embassy Suites Monterey Bay-Seaside delivers bay views and easy beach access, while the Sandcastle Inn offers a retro coastal vibe. For casual comfort, Seaside Inn and Holiday Inn Express Monterey Bay keep you close to dunes, dining and downtown beats.
Gateway Lodge
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Seaside Monterey
Sealamp Inn
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay
Upcoming Events in Seaside
Cheer Monterey Bay Football Club on under stadium lights, or catch global flavors and live music at street festivals downtown. Summer brings parades and markets, while neighboring Sand City’s West End Celebration keeps the creative energy flowing.
Things to do in Seaside
Seaside doesn't sit still. Spark your curiosity at local dispensaries along California’s cannabis trail, then swing big at Bayonet & Black Horse. Climb dune trails for wide-open views, soar with paragliders at sunset, or play at Seaside Beach. Add murals, music, and hands-on art, and you’ll see Seaside’s mark on Monterey Bay’s creative scene.
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Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course
Traveling north along the Pacific Coast Highway from the resort community of Monterey lies the City of Seaside. In the heart of this city, the U.S. Army purchased a tract of land to be used as a training facility, which was named Fort Ord in honor of General Edward Otho Cresap Ord - a famed Civil War Veteran.
Explore Golf Course
Seaside Beach at Monterey State Beach
Seaside Beach is the northernmost of three separate sections of Monterey State Beach. It is a great place for flying kites, watching paragliders launch and searching for sea glass or other treasures. The parking lot for Seaside Beach is on the north side of the Monterey Tides Hotel at the end of Canyon Del Rey Boulevard.
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PLACES TO EAT
IN Seaside
Come hungry. Seaside delivers. Dig into brunch at The Butter House, pair small-batch brews with local bites at Other Brother Beer Co. Craving caffeine? Counterpoint Coffee and Acme Roasting Co. keep the community fueled.
The Butter House
La Tortuga
Googie Grill
BaDa Korean Kitchen
Pick Your Path
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Seaside: Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a trip? Start here.
A youthful, diverse city with dunes, golf, cannabis culture, and a proud military legacy.
Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Courses offer challenging play and sweeping coastal views.
Yes. Monterey State Beach stretches into Seaside, with dunes and walking trails to the bay.
Seaside is a stop on California’s cannabis trail, with dispensaries offering a safe, regulated experience.
Only 5–10 minutes, making it an easy, affordable base for peninsula adventures.
Seaside Directory
Plan your visit with full listings for lodging, dining, attractions, and tours.
Wild Thyme Botanicals Handmade Soap Factory & Outlet
Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course
The Butter House
Embassy Suites Monterey Bay-Seaside
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