Things to Do in Seaside With Kids
14 places in Seaside where kids are welcome, and what to do when it rains. Every place verified before it's listed.
Checked by a local · July 2026
Where to eat
Kids welcome, food worth it.
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Airstream Row food trucks
Quick biteThe line of silver trailers on 30A — grilled cheese, BBQ, sno-cones. Everyone picks their own window.
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Barefoot BBQ
Quick biteAirstream BBQ on the row — brisket sandwiches and the famous mac 'n cheese, eaten on the lawn.
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Bud & Alley's Pizza Bar
Sit-downWood-fired pizza right on the square — easy crowd-pleaser before an amphitheater night.
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Bud & Alley's Taco Bar
Quick biteBaja tacos next to the mothership — faster and cheaper than the waterfront room, same view of the action.
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Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant
Sit-downThe 1986 flagship over the beach — kids do fine at the tables; the rooftop bar rings a bell at sunset.
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Crêpes du Soleil
Quick biteSweet and savory crêpes from the Airstream — the Nutella one buys you twenty minutes of peace.
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Dawson's Yogurt & Fudgeworks
DessertThe post-movie / post-dinner stop in Seaside since 1988.
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Frost Bites
DessertShaved ice on Airstream Row since 1994 — say yes to the cream on top, trust the process.
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Great Southern Cafe
Sit-downGrits à Ya-Ya on Central Square — breakfast from 8, dinner till 9:30, zero pretension in between.
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It's Heavenly Shortcakes & Ice Cream
DessertStrawberry shortcake and triple scoops under the blue awning since 1998 — open till 10 for the post-amphitheater surge.
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Modica Market
Market & deliSeaside's general store since 1989 — deli sandwiches, wine, and whatever the rental kitchen forgot.
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Pickle's Burgers & Shakes
Quick biteBurgers, dogs, and shakes steps from the amphitheater lawn — order at the window, eat on the green.
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The Meltdown on 30A
Quick biteGourmet grilled cheese from the Airstream overlooking the amphitheater — the safest bet on the row for picky eaters.
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The Shrimp Shack
Quick bitePeel-n-eat shrimp and the lobster roll at umbrella tables over the beach walkover — 10 to 10 daily.
When it rains
The backup plan.
Sundog Books
The Seaside institution — kids' section downstairs, record store upstairs, an hour gone before you notice.
WebsiteQuestions parents ask
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Where can we eat with kids in Seaside?
We recommend Airstream Row food trucks, Barefoot BBQ, Bud & Alley's Pizza Bar, Bud & Alley's Taco Bar, Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant and Crêpes du Soleil, plus 8 more on this page. Every one is checked and welcomes kids.
What can we do in Seaside when it rains?
Sundog Books is right here in town. Our rainy-day plan has 5 indoor picks along 30A.
Next door