Meet Seaside
Meet Seaside

WELCOME TO Seaside, CA

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.

EXPLORE 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.

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.

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Seaside Summer Sessions

6/19/2025 - 10/16/2025

Join us every third Thursday of the month at Laguna Grande Park for Seaside Summer Sessions—a free, family-friendly evening filled with local flavor, community vibes and live entertainment! Each month features a different local musical artist performing live from 5-7 p.m. Sip and relax in the beer garden by Post No Bills Shop fresh produce and local vendors at the...

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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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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.

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