Hotel at a Glance: Sandy Cove Inn

In just a few short years, the family-owned Sandy Cove Inn has transformed from a timeworn motor lodge into a stylish and comfortable retreat. It’s located just two blocks from the ocean and the promenade in Seaside, Oregon. The family brings enthusiasm as well as expertise from their former roles in advertising and event planning to provide personalized, concierge-like services, including a carefully vetted guide to local eateries.

• Where you’ll stay: Each of the inn’s 18 rooms has a unique design scheme, ranging from the whimsical Monopoly rooms adorned with hand-painted murals to the elegant Garden and Country Charm rooms, accented with French furnishings and artwork collected at Parisian shops and flea markets.
• Recent award: a 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
• Go exploring: The inn is two blocks from the ocean and the promenade, which is just as stunning in winter. The quaint, seaside towns of Astoria and Cannon Beach are each within a 20-minute drive.
• Bring your pooch: The inn has some pet-friendly rooms. If you are planning to bring a pet, you must call ahead for availability to book one of these rooms and prior to purchase (extra $18 per pet, per night).

Seaside, Oregon: Coastal Beauty Surrounding a Family-Friendly Town

Located along Oregon’s Pacific coast, about 80 miles northwest of Portland, the resort town of Seaside has attracted beachcombers since the late 19th century. More recently, the coastal village has become a family destination marked by historical buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and plenty of kid-friendly activities, including mini golf, bumper cars, and arcades.

A 1.5-mile oceanfront promenade—known locally as the Prom—stretches along the beach, its boardwalk speckled with shops and restaurants near grass-covered dunes. Along the Prom, you’ll find a bronze statue of Lewis and Clark that faces the ocean at the historic Seaside Turnaround—the spot where the explorers are thought to have ended their epic westward trek. The Seaside Aquarium is also located along the promenade. Pop in to visit its aquatic residents, including a giant Pacific octopus, tropical fish, and several crowd-pleasing harbor seals.