Once known as East Monterey, Seaside is located two miles from Monterey and is home to California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), on the site of the former military base Fort Ord.
It is also the site of Bayonet and Black Horse golf courses, once also part of the Fort Ord military base and now open to the public and host to several pro tournaments.
Message Mountain is part of Seaside’s popular culture. It is a large sand dune near the junction of Fremont Blvd and State Route 1. People write messages on the dune with ice plant. It is a popular place for birthday messages, wedding proposals, and congratulation messages. Many people climb atop it to view fireworks on the 4th of July. It is also known as “The Big Dune” or “The Big Sand Hill.”
Bayonet Golf Course, designed in 1954, is named after the Army’s 7th Infantry division. The course was allegedly designed to play to then-commanding officer General Robert McClure’s terrible slice, and thus has a series of holes nicknamed “Combat Corner” with substantial doglegs.
Black Horse, named after the 11th Cavalry, followed in 1964. Until 1997, it was only open to members of the military. It was then purchased by Seaside and opened to the public.
SEASIDE PARK AND BEACHES
Laguna Grande Park
Canyon del Rey
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-6270
Cutino Park
Noche Buena Street & La Salle Avenue
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-6270
Roberts Lake
Roberts Avenue
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-6270
Oldemeyer Youth Center & Par
Wheeler Street & Hilby Avenue
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-6270
Sand Public Beach
End of Canyon Del Rey
Seaside, CA 93955
Seaside Chamber of Commere website: www.seasidechamber.com
Hotels in Seaside
Howard Johnson Express Inn Monterey Seaside
1893 Fremont Blvd
Seaside, CA 93955
Example Rates: ( 54.00 - 89.00 )
2 Star
Quality Excellence President's Award winner, the newly remodeled Howard Johnson Express Inn Monterey Seaside is convenient to all the exciting attractions, such as, Monterey, Carmel, Monterey Bay Aqua...see more
Americas Best Value Inn
2201 Del Monte Blvd
Seaside, CA 93955
Example Rates: ( 48.75 - 53.75 )
1 Star
Welcome to Americas Best Value Inn of Seaside, CA. We are conveniently located in the heart of Monterey Bay on the Central Coast of California, approximately 115 miles south of San Francisco. Come enj...see more
Sand Castle Inn
1011 Auto Center Parkway
Seaside, CA 93955
Example Rates: ( 45.93 - 74.99 )
2 Star
The Sand Castle Inn is located two miles north of downtown Monterey, CA. in a quiet, congestion-free section of Seaside, CA. Our rooms are fresh and updated regularly providing quality amenities for t...see more
Embassy Suites Monterey Bay Seaside
1441 Canyon Del Rey
Seaside, CA 93955
Example Rates: ( 152.14 - 198.99 )
3 Star
Location Located just two blocks from the beach in beautiful Seaside California the Embassy Suites Monterey Bay-Seaside hotel gives you spectacular bay views. The hotel puts golf hiking surfing kayak...see more
Gateway Thunderbird Motel
1909 Fremont Blvd
Seaside, CA 93955
Example Rates: ( 60.00 - 90.00 )
1 Star
The Gateway-Thunderbird Motel is located in Seaside, CA overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay on the central coast of California. $50 Cash Pet Fee at check-in. One small pet only. The Monterey Penins...see more
Americas Best Value Inn/Seaside South
1141 Fremont Boulevard
Seaside, CA 93955
Example Rates: ( 45.00 - 52.50 )
1 Star
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of Seaside, CA. We are located near the Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca, beautiful Pebble Beach, and Monterey*s Fisherman*s Wharf. We are only 3. 5 miles from the M...see more
Magic Carpet Lodge
1875 Fremont Boulevard
Seaside, CA 93955-3610
Example Rates: ( 71.20 - 299.00 )
3 Star
The Magic Carpet Lodge is a comfortable and affordable lodging choice centrally located to all the area attractions that make the Monterey Peninsula one of the worlds great destinations. Located on Fr...see more
Econo Lodge Bay Breeze
2049 Fremont Blvd
Seaside, CA 93955
Example Rates: ( 50.00 - 60.00 )
1 Star
The Econo Lodge Bay Breeze is located within minutes of Carmel, 17-mile Drive, Pebble Beach, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. This Seaside hotel is close to ...see more
Seaside Inn Monterey
1986 Del Monte Boulevard
Seaside, CA 93955
Example Rates: ( 44.99 - 54.99 )
1 Star
Enjoy the fabulous Monterey Peninsula at the newly remodeled Seaside Inn Monterey. At the Seaside Inn Monterey, you will enjoy Monterey hospility and the comfort of our tastefully decorated room. We a...see more
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay
1400 DEL MONTE BLVD
Seaside, CA 93955
Example Rates: ( 89.00 - 109.00 )
2 Star
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express - Monterey Bay (Del Monte Beach Area) , CA. We are conveniently located off Hwy 1, just 2 blocks from the beach where you can enjoy a leisurely walk along Monterey's...see more
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