Beach

When the summer sun is high and the heat is toasting your skin, it’s easy to see why the crowds flock to the sandy seashell shores. But did you know these same coastal towns take on wintery delight when the seasons change? With wide open spaces, charming local events, and...

Want to sweep your sweetheart off their feet?  Pacific County is home to many scenic areas and fun places to share a romantic moment with your boo. Share a smooch at these places: Waikiki Beach Tucked away in Cape Disappointment State Park is a cliff-lined sandy cove. Get a close-up...

  The “hushed season” is the perfect time to visit Pacific County. Whether you’re exploring vast beach, getting a drink at a pub, or tucking into a warm meal at a cozy restaurant, you’re bound to have a great time.  Here are nine of our favorite winter things to do...

Beachcombing: ‘Sea’ What Has Washed Ashore! Beachcombing is a bit like treasure hunting – you never know what you might find. And that’s part of the fun! With miles of traversable coastline, Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula offers a treasure trove of beachcombing possibilities.  What will you find? Seashells and Sea...

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sets Ocean Sport Clamming Seasons. Tentative Dates & Tides:Dates will be confirmed by safety tests just prior to the digs. Watch our blog, or WDFW’s press release page for confirmation announcements. This information is courtesy of WDFW: Licensing:All persons 15 or older must have their current...

Photo by Alasdair Turner @alasdairturner The Evergreen Coast is a dog lover’s dream! As one of the most pet-friendly destinations in the Pacific Northwest, Washington’s Evergreen Coast offers endless adventures for you and your furry friend.   All dogs love the outdoors, and the Evergreen Coast has everything you and...

The Long Beach Peninsula with its miles of beach, boardwalks and trails is the perfect destination for a dog friendly getaway no matter what time of year.

Get off the beaten path to find these beautiful and unique locations that few have heard of.

Relax. The studies are out. Using your paid time off is good for you.  Turn on your out of office message and put your phone on silent. You’ll be too busy making memories with your favorite people while you eat fresh seafood, ride bikes along the breathtaking Discovery Trail, and...

Remember how you loved to go to the beach as a kid? Those special memories last a lifetime. Continue the family traditions, or start some new ones on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula, where family fun is everywhere. Children of all ages love to play, explore, learn, and eat yummy foods,...

The Visitor’s Center on the Long Beach Peninsula gets a lot of questions about the many depressing names of local landmarks, and even some businesses. Don’t let the names fool you. Places like Dismal Nitch, Cape Disappointment, and Graveyard of the Pacific all have some good stories behind them. Here...

Winter means big waves and stunning photography! Here are 10 of our favorite big wave photos from Cape Disappointment State Park.