Fall

Ahoy, Garlic Lovers! The 44th Northwest Garlic Festival Returns to Ocean Park There are plenty of reasons to love fall on Washington’s Evergreen Coast. Cooler days. Quiet beaches. Coastal road trips. And, every September, the unmistakable aroma of garlic drifting through Ocean Park. The 44th Northwest Garlic Festival returns to...

Into the Woods: Mushroom Season on Washington’s Evergreen Coast There’s something about fall on Washington’s Evergreen Coast that makes you want to head into the woods. The air gets cooler. Rain returns to the coast. Forest floors soften beneath towering evergreens, and tucked among moss, fallen needles, decaying logs, and...

Fall on Washington’s Evergreen Coast has a rhythm all its own. The crowds thin, the air cools, and the coast takes on a quiet kind of beauty that’s easy to fall in love with. It’s a time for pulling on rain jackets, wandering through the woods, and savoring the best...

The southwest corner of Washington State is a place of dramatic beauty—towering cliffs, pounding surf, and sweeping beaches. But behind the rugged coastline lies a collection of names with equally dramatic stories. From frustrated explorers and tragic shipwrecks to Indigenous traditions and the struggles of the Lewis and Clark Expedition,...

Our emerald evergreen coastline is home to many delectable treasures. Visit our coves, and you’ll unearth a coveted trove of pearlescent oysters, amber rivers of small-batch brews, and a surprising crimson delight: Washington cranberries. You may be amazed to know that our region is one of the top producers of...

As the crisp autumn air whispers through the Pacific Northwest, it carries some of the best-kept seasonal secrets. When the trees begin their shed and fall ushers in sweater weather, seasonal fun waits for those with a sense of adventure. From foraging to witnessing the majesty of King Tides, our...

Our rugged Pacific Northwest coastline has long been known for its beauty, but a storied past lies beneath its rolling pewter waves. This stretch of tumultuous water is known as the Graveyard of the Pacific, having claimed over 2,000 ships and countless lives. Traveling along this coastline, you’ll find tales...

The best places for storm watching, what you need to bring, and tips for storm watching on the Long Beach Peninsula.

Home to eerie sounding areas like Cape Disappointment, Dismal Nitch and the Graveyard of the Pacific, it’s no surprise that Washington’s Pacific County boasts a hearty helping of haunted houses… and hotels.

Autumn might just be Pacific County’s best-kept secret! Fewer crowds and incredible weather are reason enough to plan a fall escape. The “hushed season” of fall adds a crisp breeze to the air and comfort to the soul. Mark your calendar, and celebrate the season at these fall events. Book...

October’s cranberry harvest has been a part of the peninsula’s culture for over a century. This tart, native berry brings more excitement than you might expect as the bogs are flooded for harvest and roadside stalls with fresh cranberries begin to pop up.

Enjoy live music every night on the Long Beach Peninsula. Be sure to mark your calendar for annual festivals!