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Travel With Purpose: How Your Visit Supports Our Coastal Communities A great vacation can be measured in a lot of ways. Maybe it’s the number of sunsets you watched from the beach. The oysters you ate overlooking Willapa Bay. The miles you biked along the Discovery Trail. The treasures you...

Late Summer Getaway on Washington's Evergreen Coast

Every July, the beach town of Long Beach, Washington, transforms into an open-air art gallery during Sandsations—a five-day sand sculpture festival that brings together master sculptors, families, and beachgoers from across the Pacific Northwest. Held on the scenic shores of Washington’s Evergreen Coast, this event is a unique celebration of...

The world’s biggest sporting event has arrived, and soccer fans visiting Washington’s Evergreen Coast won’t have to miss a minute of the action. Across Pacific County, local businesses and gathering spots will be showing matches throughout the tournament, giving visitors and residents plenty of opportunities to cheer on their favorite...

In 2026, the United States marks an extraordinary milestone: America’s 250th anniversary. Communities across the country will celebrate the nation’s history, heritage, and spirit of independence. Few places offer a more fitting setting for this historic celebration than Washington’s Evergreen Coast, where rugged coastline, historic maritime communities, and vibrant small-town...

Spring on Washington’s Evergreen Coast brings cool ocean air, longer days, and one of the most anticipated seasonal celebrations: the Razor Clam & Shellfish Festival in Long Beach, Washington. This annual event draws seafood lovers, families, and coastal visitors together to celebrate local flavors, coastal tradition, and community. When &...

March 8–16, 2026 | Seaview & Ilwaco, Washington Each spring, the creative energy of the Evergreen Coast comes alive during Sou’wester’s Arts Week—a weeklong residency and public arts celebration rooted in collaboration, experimentation, and community. Returning in 2026, Arts Week runs March 8–16 and invites visitors and locals alike to...

Winter on Washington’s Evergreen Coast has a way of inviting people to slow down, bundle up, and savor the quieter moments. This year, a brand-new tradition is adding a warm glow to the season. Beach Lights, launching at the Peninsula Golf Course, transforms the familiar greens into a community-built holiday...

Along the sweeping sands of Washington’s Evergreen Coast, few traditions capture the region’s spirit quite like razor clam digging. It’s more than just a pastime—it’s a beloved Pacific Northwest tradition that brings families, friends, and first-timers together on the shoreline with shovels, lanterns, and laughter echoing through the salty air....

May is Museum Month on Washington’s Evergreen Coast, a time when history, art, culture, and coastal heritage take center stage. Across the scenic shoreline and small towns of Pacific County, museums open their doors to celebrate the stories and people that shaped this one-of-a-kind region. Whether you’re fascinated by Lewis...

Spring on Washington’s Evergreen Coast brings longer days, crisp ocean air, and one of the most beloved events of the season—the Razor Clam and Shellfish Festival, happening April 26–27, 2025 in Long Beach, Washington. This annual celebration of Pacific Northwest seafood culture is a must-attend for shellfish lovers, families, and...

May is a special month on Washington’s Evergreen Coast, when local communities come together to celebrate the region’s rich history, vibrant art, and coastal culture through a spotlight on museums. From maritime legacies to ecological wonders, the museums of the Evergreen Coast connect visitors and locals with the fascinating stories...