Best Arts and Culture Places in Seaside

"Built in 1904 as Astoria’s City Hall, this building is now home to the Clatsop County Historical Society’s regional museum. Explore the history of Clatsop County through temporary and permanent exhibits featuring Native Americans, early pioneers, immigrants, and local industries. The Society’s Research Center and Archives are also at this location."

"Situated in a cabin-esque building as artistic as the works it holds, Archimedes Gallery is focused on exhibiting emerging and established artists from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. They create a space that is responsive to the evolution of new contemporary art, while remaining accessible to a diverse public. The contemporary aesthetic of Archimedes ranges from realism to surrealism, with a focus on illustrative work."

"Nestled on the second floor of the lively Sandpiper Square, The Jeffrey Hull Gallery exclusively showcases the work of artist Jeffrey Hull, who began his painting career over 40 years ago as a resident of Cannon Beach. The gallery is filled with his original watercolors, oil paintings, and lithograph prints. Jeffrey is known for his ability to capture the beauty and distinct moods of the places where water joins land."

"The Imogen Gallery is famous for tourists and residents alike because it offers some of the coolest exhibits and pieces in the area. You’ll love the fantastic and intriguing artwork that’s always on display at this one-of-a-kind gallery. Perfect for couples, groups, and even single travelers, the Imogen Gallery should definitely have a spot on your next travel list."

"Let’s start with one of our absolute favorite shops in Cannon Beach — Sesame + Lilies. This home decor store is filled with a variety of items for the home, including furniture, decor, paintings, pillows and throws, and much more. The Sesame Lilies look is comprised of a combination of European, French, seaside and eclectic styles."

"Situated in an artful building with hand-hewn cedar posts and steel brackets, Icefire Glassworks features fine blown glass artwork, including original vases, bowls and sculptural forms. Featured artists include Jim Kingwell, Suzanne Kindland, Michelle Kaptur and Mark Gordon."

"Established in 1971, the White Bird Gallery was one of the first galleries to fully incorporate fine art with fine craft. In fact, the gallery helped develop the thriving art community in Cannon Beach we experience today. You’ll find a little bit of everything at White Bird, including paintings, sculptures, prints, photography, glass, ceramics and jewelry."

"Situated in an artful building with hand-hewn cedar posts and steel brackets, Icefire Glassworks features fine blown glass artwork, including original vases, bowls and sculptural forms. Featured artists include Jim Kingwell, Suzanne Kindland, Michelle Kaptur and Mark Gordon."

"Nestled on the second floor of the lively Sandpiper Square, The Jeffrey Hull Gallery exclusively showcases the work of artist Jeffrey Hull, who began his painting career over 40 years ago as a resident of Cannon Beach. The gallery is filled with his original watercolors, oil paintings, and lithograph prints. Jeffrey is known for his ability to capture the beauty and distinct moods of the places where water joins land."

"Designed with a beautiful partisan style decor, Cannon Beach Cafe delivers a stunning restaurant atmosphere parents and children can appreciate. Your little one can enjoy baked mac n’ cheese or grilled steak from the elegant menu, while parents can dine on pastries for breakfast or wild salmon for dinner. Cannon Beach Cafe pairs a relaxed dining environment with upscale menu options to entice visitors and keep them coming back."

"My husband and I split the grilled club wrap as we weren’t wanting a full meal. Well the wrap was big enough we both felt like we had a great size lunch ..."

"This laid-back counter-serve fish and chips spot makes an excellent casual lunch stop in Cannon Beach. The simple menu makes ordering that much easier. Choose from fish and chips, prawns and chips, clams and chips, salmon and chips, fish tacos, chicken tenders, a burger, a salad, and a few other options!"

"We have stopped in for lunch at Tom’s several times and are never disappointed. Today we had the Blackened Salmon Salad ($11.95) and Halibut Fish &..."