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City in California, United States
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Seaside is a city in Monterey County in the Central Coast region of California. It is on the coast of the Monterey Bay, just north of the city of Monterey. Formerly the site of the Fort Ord military base, Seaside now has a PGA Tour-hosting golf course and the California State University of Monterey Bay. It is a good home base from which to see all the towns on Monterey Bay.
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This former industrial site is now has a large number of artist's galleries, most open to the public. It also has an annual arts festival, the Sand City Westend Celebration, every August.
These two golf courses were originally the golf course for the Fort Ord military base, and have been upgraded since. The Bayonet Course is a 7,104 yard par 72 that may be the most difficult course on the Monterey Peninsula, while the Black Horse Course is a 7,024 yard par 72.
A unit of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, this 17-acre wetland is open to the public and an excellent place for birdwatching. Limited parking is available on the shoulder of Canyon Del Rey Road. Wildlife present in the preserve includes frogs, deer, hummingbirds, towhees, mallards and western fence lizards.
Serves fresh, local produce and seafood with both California and Caribbean influences.
An authentic German restaurant run by a Bavarian couple renowned up and down the coast for its fantastic menu of genuine German comfort food.
Taproom with indoor and outdoor dining. Also sells to-go beer at their “Mini-Mart”. Has food from Ad Astra.
Most visitors get to Seaside by driving. It is located directly on coastal Route 1.
Read in the guideSeaside is a small town and can easily be seen on foot. Many people use bicycles to get around and they can be rented from vendors near the beach in Monterey.
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