If the Promenade whispers of history, then the Turnaround shouts it. Its centerpiece is the statue of Lewis & Clark (who never actually stopped in this spot, although it gives you that impression.) They did, however, stop about a half mile south of here to boil water for 48 hours.

 

Read About the Seaside Promenade History:

Seaside Promenade History: Beginnings of an Oregon Coast Icon, Part I�One thing is for sure: the Promenade at Seaside actually began in the 1920s. Or did it?

Oregon Coast History, Seaside Promenade Part II: From Lewis and Clark to Rock 'n Roll�Where geology meets US history and rock history