If you arrive in Seaside and realize you’ve forgotten a beach towel or a light fleece, fear not. Same goes if you’ve learned about the region’s fantastic surfing and hiking but lack the proper equipment. You’ll discover a bounty of shops stocked with every conceivable type of apparel and gear, from aqua socks to zip-up hoodies. Many of these establishments also carry memorable souvenirs, chewy saltwater taffy and fun diversions. And even if you overpacked, you may wish to venture out on a beach-gear shopping excursion anyway. Seaside has no sales tax, so great deals abound. shop seaside by the seashore Lower Broadway Broadway is Seaside’s Main Street — and it’s a shopper’s paradise with compact, walkable blocks full of quirky independent shops and intriguing galleries. Lower Broadway, stretching from the Turnaround to the bridge, is an excellent starting point. Find one-of-a-kind gifts at Crafted in Seaside (15 Broadway). In addition to selling unique handmade items by local artists, it also sells craft kits. Shorelines NW (19 Broadway) offers fun jewelry, gifts and hoodies in a bright shop. You’ll find classic women’s clothing, home decor and gifts at Ter Har’s (27 Broadway). Inside the Seaside Carousel Mall (300 Broadway), where kids delight in riding the vintage working carousel, you can visit The Aspirin Shop to pick up beach umbrellas, sunscreen and other essentials. In the mall’s Rascals, you can get your fill of saltwater taffy, candy and toys; and Under the Big Top Toys is an excellent spot for games, puzzles, gifts and play things to keep kids busy for days. Just across the street, you’ll find dazzling amber rings and pendants at Molly Morgan Jewelry (317 Broadway), which also carries exquisite sterling-silver jewelry. Moving east, Cotton Club (415 Broadway) stocks comfy beach towels, flip-flops and T-shirts, as well as raincoats, umbrellas and boots (essential gear in the wintertime). Nearby, you can pick up a pair of Ilse Jacobsen beach-walker shoes or an electricred dog leash for a stylish Prom walk at C and R Mercantile (510 Broadway), purveyors of chic home goods and designer attire. Upper Broadway / Historic Gilbert District Excellent shopping continues as you Historic Gilbert District cross the bridge into Upper Broadway. Here, you’ll find the historic 1914 rust- colored Gilbert Block building, which houses an eclectic array of shops and galleries, including artist collective SunRose Gallery (734 Broadway), located inside fanciful gift shop Bliss Mercantile & Brocante and Fairweather House & Gallery (612 Broadway) — considered to be one of GREGOR HALENDA seasideOR.com 29
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