The seals are the main attraction at the Aquarium, which opened in 1937 and isn't nearly as chic as newer ones elsewhere. But the tanks in the single viewing room do exhibit a good variety of ocean fish, and several nasty-looking eels. Just outside the aquarium is a 36-foot gray whale skeleton. Most of the goods are tasteful, if not vital necessities, though some are downright tacky. Young people can smash into each other in the 1960-vintage bumper cars, play Ten Tiny Tees of Golf or zap away the hours out of the sun in arcades.
Several firms rent four-wheeled surreys of varying sizes.
If you rent one, ride a few blocks south into one of Seaside's quiet, residential neighborhoods. Antiques and crafts Much of Seaside is on a peninsula between the Necanicum River and ocean. Eat lunch at one of the picnic tables and watch the gentle Necanicum flow by. Similar to those elsewhere, many dealers maintain small booths in one large structure. Historical attractions Tucked away on a quiet street in Seaside are the Lewis and Clark saltworks.