It's that time of year when the moody blues of the Oregon coast make way for subtle pops of warmer hues. Characterized by September sunbeams and October flashes of golden leaves, autumn is the glorified second summer in Seaside and beyond.
The summer for the seniors. The time when the waves of the high summer crowds have fled in lieu of ringing school bells, and all is quieter on the oceanfront. Plus, the golfing greens the area is known for remain lush and pristine, surrounded by trees dressed in subtle fall colors.
Autumn is the perfect time to visit Seaside, Oregon — especially if you appreciate coastal golfing and have a soft spot for seafood boils laden with Dungeness crab and razor clams.
Three Golf Courses Near Seaside, Oregon
Oregon's north coast boasts half a dozen varied golf clubs within just a few hours' drive of Portland. Seize the second summer with these 3 picks for the best golf courses near Seaside this autumn.
1. Gearhart Golf Links — And there's Gearhart Golf Links, the blue-ribbon course winner on this stretch of the Pacific. This 18-hole golf course was engineered by a few Scotts in the 1890s, inspired by St. Andrews and Montrose. Often referred to as the oldest golf course in Oregon and the best golf course west of the Mississippi. Tee times offered year-round from dawn till dusk. Rates: $95 in September, $80 in October. Slope rating 136. Pro Shop and renowned onsite restaurant and bar. Gearhart by the Sea offers scrumptious eateries just off the course.
2. Astoria Golf and Country Club — Known as The St. Andrews of the Pacific. Listed by Golfweek in the Top 100 Classic Courses in the United States, hosting the annual Oregon Coast Invitational Tournament. A private, member-owned golf course open year-round. Autumn is a wonderful time to visit, as Astoria hosts fall-themed events and the popular Wheels and Waves antique car show in early September.
3. Seaside Golf Club — A rolling 25-acre golf course wedged between the Pacific Ocean and the Necanicum River. Step onto greens nearly 100 years old, crafted by US golf legend Chandler Egan. Open 8 am to dusk year-round. Rates start dipping in October. The last week of September is ideal for crabbing events at the 12th Avenue Bridge and the beloved Seaside farmers market offering fall favorites like apples and pumpkins.
If you find yourself looking for a central location and a home away from home, we invite you to start your search with us here at Gearhart by the Sea.
