Universal Video — Local services in Seaside

My family and I took a recent trip over to Seaside/Cannon Beach for a quick getaway. My wife suggested I get a movie from our hotel that happened to rent out DVDs so that we could watch something with our son before bedtime. Sure enough, the hotel ran out of kids movies (pretty sure my son didn't care to watch Field of Dreams, he's just a toddler).

On our second day of our trip I decided to stop by Universal Video. For a city folk like myself, the first impression is that this video rental store reminded me of an old library. It had that smell of old cardboard (all the VHS boxes they had probably helped).

This place just seemed old, but that's kind of how Seaside is. At any rate, the selection of DVDs/VHS were incredible. I saw movies I hadn't heard of in years. They had old promo cardboard cutouts too. The nostalgia factor is enough for me to visit again the next time I make a trip out.

The owner (I assume) behind the desk was so friendly and knowledgeable and you could tell he was genuinely excited to sign me up as a "member" of this video store.

If you drive or walk by, do not judge this place by the cover. There are so many hidden gems in this store, it's worth the stop. Don't even think about a RedBox for movies, this place will have what you're looking for and more. Excellent collection, excellent memorabilia, excellent service. Thanks...

We stopped by here while on vacation, the person in the store who I assume was the owner was so nice and welcoming, asked us if we were looking for something and I told him we stopped by for the nostalgia and was still so friendly. I asked if I could take some pictures and he said it was absolutely fine. His selection of movies is more diverse that the blockbusters and Hollywood videos when they were open. Awesome experience, give this store a visit ,...

What an awesome place! Our airbnb unfortunately didn’t have a tv but if your rental has one GO RENT FROM UNIVERSAL VIDEO. We were so impressed with the collection the owner has. My husband could have spent hours looking at the awesome collection of skate videos in the back. This rental store has VHS, dvds, and blue ray. There are some available to buy in the back as well, for only $1 each! I will recommend this place to any movie buff or...