Golfers can escape to public courses south of Seaside [1] and north in the small town of Gearhart. At Seaside Golf Club (451 Ave. U, 503/738-5261), greens fees are $15–16 for nine holes.
The Highlands at Gearhart (1 Highland Rd., Gearhart, 503/738-5248, $14 for nine holes) is another public nine-hole course, with ocean views from most holes.
The British-links-style course at Gearhart Golf Links (1157 N. Marion St., 503/738-3538, $55–65 for 18 holes) was established in 1882, making it one of the oldest on the West Coast and Oregon’s oldest.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/oregon/north-coast/seaside