End of Lewis & Clark National Historical Trail — Attraction in Seaside

This historical point is located in the middle of a beachside walk promenade in Seaside Oregon just off of highway 26. This statue is located in the middle of a traffic circle that acts as more of a drop off point than a drive-to location. Chances are that you'll have parked a few blocks away at the convention center and walked up a couple streets to get here. It's not a far walk, and this would be a solid meeting point when locating friends or family. Many of the coastal town's restaurants and local shops are tucked into the buildings near by. The Oregon coast restaurant staple, Moe's clam chowder, is located next to here inside the Shiloh Inn. Again, don't park there unless you're staying at the hotel itself. There is beach access and public restrooms located here. Just south of the statue is a ramp that's perfect for getting to the sand with a beach cruiser or stroller... there's no need to ride down the stairs. Also near by are public swing sets on the sand overlooking the ocean... a perfect location for the day's end, as nothing beats a West coast sunset... Few things of note. Bring a seasonally appropriate jacket or parka. It gets windy. And there's no driving or fires on this beach. Plenty of places rent beach bikes. It's really fun to take a tandem...

What the heck am I even rating? The road turns around, there is a sign, you are in the heart if the chaos that is Seaside. Are the restrooms underneath the turnaround part if the end of the Lewis & Clark Trail? "Congratulations everyone, now sit down and have a squat and think about your journey and your future on the Oregon Coast!" Are the foot washing showers outside the bathroom part of the deal as well? "You touched the ocean, good job, now rinse that pesky sand off your sore and calloused feet and go south to make some cheese, or head into the forest to cut down some trees." Disclaimer: This "place" is not a thing. You don't spend money, you can't (to my knowledge) by tickets. Most people call this "the turnaround" and use it as a landmark when describing where things are...

This beach is cool. It's very wide, flat, and lots of space to see the waves and social distance. There are swings, a place to wash your feet when you're done on the sand, but I didn't see a wheelchair ramp (but I might have missed it). I also love celebrating colonizers, making this a must see for any white occupier of this beautiful land, especially white men. After all, their (forced?) guide isn't even mentioned on the sign, so why even pretend that she or the indigenous people of this...