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Seaside Aquarium

200 N Prom, Seaside, OR 97138
503 738 6211
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Ranked #5 of 10 attractions in Seaside
Type: Aquariums
Traveller Description: The Seaside Aquarium is great fun and a great way to spend some time while walking the promenade in Seaside.  Start out by feeding the seals, Lewis... more »
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Mesa AZ
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Great little old aquarium. Saw an octopus swimming. Great time. Gift shop is great fun too. Staff is local and happy to work there. A definite must see.

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Snohomish, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Feeding the seals was a kick and the Octopus was incredible. Just watching it move around it's enclosure was worth the price of admission.

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Lubbock, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

It is hard to go into the aquarium and not feel bad for the seals and the octopus. It is a very historic aquarium, but it lacked the updating and roominess for the animals. Unless you have little ones, I would pass on this excursion!

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I love visiting the aquarium when I'm in Seaside. The seals are sooo cute but I wish you could just pay less and feed the seals without going into the aquarium.

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Rochester, mn
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

This is a small privately owned attraction. We weren't there long, but it was interesting. My grandson really enjoyed feeding the seals...as did his grandmother.

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Beaverton, Oregon
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

fun little place for a short visit, nice little gift shop. nice to see a rare fish that came from the tsunami in Japan

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We were in Seaside, Oregon during our grandchildren's Spring Break and took them to see the Seaside Aquarium. Our 4 granddaughters really enjoyed feeding the seals. It was so cute to watch the seals clap and make noise to get our attention for treats! The girls also enjoyed the other marine wonders in the Touch Tanks and making designs with... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The kids loved feeding the seals and getting to hold the hermit crabs. Actually that was our favorite part. The aquarium is kind of small but very interactive with the staff and learning about sea life. I would take the kids there again

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Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

The Seaside Aquarium is relatively small but contains something for everyone. Most folks have already mentioned the seal pool which is right inside the front door. Seals are always entertaining but you shouldn't expect too much. If they have been overfed already the day that you visit they will most likely just swim around the pool and not pay much... More

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oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I will never forget the octopuss! Eeek! This small aquarium is located beach front in Seaside, Oregon and is a great place for interaction with seals. Several of the critters frolic and play in front of your glass window that is NOT to the ceiling, so prepared to be splashed. It also makes them more real, and the experience more... More

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