Press Releases
![Press Releases Pacific County Tourism Bureau Announces Exciting Partnership with Fill it Forward to Promote Sustainable Tourism](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FillForward1_Edited-768x1024.jpg)
Pacific County Tourism Bureau Announces Exciting Partnership with Fill it Forward to Promote Sustainable Tourism
The partnership aligns with the global movement to reduce plastic waste, protect natural resources, and support local communities ...
Release Date:
September 6, 2023
![Press Releases Museum Month Showcases History, Collections, and Culture in Small Towns on the Long Beach Peninsula and Greater Pacific County](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC5749-HDR-Edit.jpg)
Museum Month Showcases History, Collections, and Culture in Small Towns on the Long Beach Peninsula and Greater Pacific County
Museumgoers enjoy discounted admissions, a scavenger hunt, gift shop discounts, and more throughout the month of May ...
Release Date:
February 28, 2023
![Press Releases Pacific County Tourism Bureau Names Katja Spitz Executive Director](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Black-Lake_1-1024x684-1.jpg)
Pacific County Tourism Bureau Names Katja Spitz Executive Director
As Executive Director, Spitz will report directly to PCTB’s Executive Board and Board of Directors. She will be responsible for leading the organization’s destination marketing, management and development initiatives ...
Release Date:
October 2022
![Press Releases November on the long beach peninsula](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DSC_0284-1024x683.jpg)
Day Resigns as Executive Director for Pacific County Tourism
Andi Day, with the support of Pacific County Tourism’s Board of Directors, will be resigning as executive director effective June 30, 2022 ...
Release Date:
April 5, 2022
![Press Releases Long Beach Peninsula](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Long-Beach-Peninsula-1024x672.jpg)
Pacific County Doubles Down on Sustainable Tourism
Visit Long Beach Peninsula shifts resources to destination management with goal of making communities more resilient and tourism growth more sustainable ...
Release Date:
May 18, 2021
![Press Releases date night at salt pub](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/DSC_0259-1024x683.jpg)
Chefs And Bakers Tailor Takeout, Dine Out And Distanced Dine In For Valentine’s Day As Restaurants Reopen
Chefs up and down the Long Beach Peninsula have created prix fixe, multi-course meals, specials, and more for celebrating love with food this Valentine’s Day ...
Release Date:
February 5, 2021, February 5, 2021
![Press Releases Olive sided flycatcher by Madeline Kalbach](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Olive-sided-flycatcher-by-Madeline-Kalbach.jpg)
Wings Over Willapa 2020 Postponement
he Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge today announced the postponement of the third annual Wings Over Willapa Festival. In its place, two virtual workshops by the 2020 keynote speaker will be offered this fall as a gift to the community ...
Release Date:
July 7, 2020
![Press Releases A Different Kind Of Fourth Planned For The Long Beach Peninsula](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fireworks-1024x683.jpg)
A Different Kind Of Fourth Planned For The Long Beach Peninsula
Visitors Bureau offers insider advice for people heading to the coast over the upcoming holiday ...
Release Date:
June 18, 2020
![Press Releases Waves on the Long Beach Peninsula](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Benson-Beach-Overlook-1-683x1024.jpg)
Twenty-One Hotels Voluntarily Close To Visitors On The Long Beach Peninsula Today To Help ‘Flatten The Curve’ of Covid-19
In a move contrary to their hospitality instincts, the owners of 21 hotels and lodging establishments on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula agreed to temporarily close to visitors. They did this in order to help mitigate the exposure of Covid-19 to local residents and dissuade potential visitors from traveling at this time. ...
Release Date:
March 22, 2020
![Press Releases Pacific NW Offshore International Yacht Race Selects Ilwaco For Race Start on May 7](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SailingPDXOffshoreMariaASwearingen.jpg)
Pacific NW Offshore International Yacht Race Selects Ilwaco For Race Start on May 7
Race festivities inspire NW Sailing Days, May 2 to 8, 2020, on the Long Beach Peninsula ...
Release Date:
February 12, 2020
![Press Releases Visit Long Beach Peninsula’s “Take YOUR Time” Campaign Encourages People To Use Their Paid Time Off And Get Out Of Town](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_0105-1024x683.jpg)
Visit Long Beach Peninsula’s “Take YOUR Time” Campaign Encourages People To Use Their Paid Time Off And Get Out Of Town
Employees, especially in Washington State, are not using their earned vacation days. Visit Long Beach Peninsula, the destination marketing organization for the southwest corner of Washington State, along with the U.S. Travel Association, would like to see this change ...
Release Date:
January 23, 2020
![Press Releases Lodging Options Expand On Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LBPAtTheHelm-1024x700.jpg)
Lodging Options Expand On Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula
High-end additions and expansions round out portfolio of independent lodging in the Southwest corner of the state ...
Release Date:
October 15, 2019
![Press Releases Night Rains And Bright Sunny Days Point To A Plentiful Bloom For Wild Mushroom Celebration, Oct. 1-Nov. 15, On Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mushroom-stock-photo-1024x684.jpg)
Night Rains And Bright Sunny Days Point To A Plentiful Bloom For Wild Mushroom Celebration, Oct. 1-Nov. 15, On Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula
Fungi-themed menu specials, pairings and dinners, identification hikes, lodging packages are among the highlights ...
Release Date:
September 27, 2019
![Press Releases Willapa National Wildlife Refuge](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/wingsoverwillapa-1024x672.jpg)
Bird Lovers From Around the Country Will Gather in South Pacific County For the 2nd Annual Wings Over Willapa, September 26-29, 2019
The region’s largest bird festival showcases one of the most significant bird destinations in North America and is presented by the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge ...
Release Date:
August 14, 2019
![Press Releases Restaurant Month Set For A Repeat Performance In January 2019 On Washington's Long Beach Peninsula](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/The-Depot-1024x754.jpg)
Restaurant Month Set For A Repeat Performance In January 2019 On Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula
“Dining to Make a Difference” will benefit local Boys & Girls Club ...
Release Date:
Dec. 15, 2018
![Press Releases THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA INVITES VISITORS TO SAVOR THE EARTHLY DELIGHTS OF AUTUMN DURING THE WILD MUSHROOM CELEBRATION, OCT. 1 THROUGH NOV. 15, 2018](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wild-mushrooms.jpg)
THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA INVITES VISITORS TO SAVOR THE EARTHLY DELIGHTS OF AUTUMN DURING THE WILD MUSHROOM CELEBRATION, OCT. 1 THROUGH NOV. 15, 2018
Mushroom-centric dinners, lodging packages, identification hikes and arts & crafts classes are timed to the peak of the fall harvest season ...
Release Date:
September 12, 2018
![Press Releases kite flying on long beach peninsula](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kite-flying-on-long-beach-peninsula.jpg)
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS ON THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA ENCOURAGE OUTDOOR PLAY
Fishing, kite flying, sand sculpting and geocaching are among the highlighted activities ...
Release Date:
March 29, 2018
![Press Releases Digging for Razor Clams](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Digging-for-Razor-Clams.jpg)
KEY EVENTS CONNECT VISITORS TO LOCAL WAY OF LIFE ON THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA
Community opens arms to share favorite pastimes and passions ...
Release Date:
March 2, 2018
![Press Releases Pickled Fish oceanview dining](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Pickled-Fish-oceanview-dining-3-1024x705.jpg)
LONG BEACH PENINSULA KICKS OFF RESTAURANT MONTH IN JANUARY 2018
“Dining to Make a Difference” will benefit local Boys & Girls Club ...
Release Date:
December 21, 2017
![Press Releases LONG BEACH PENINSULA RELEASES FIRST OF THREE 360° VR VIDEOS](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/360-videos.png)
LONG BEACH PENINSULA RELEASES FIRST OF THREE 360° VR VIDEOS
Grant from the Port of Seattle helps rural travel destination tap into virtual reality technology to showcase key visitor assets ...
Release Date:
December 5, 2017
![Press Releases reading on the beach](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/reading-on-the-beach-1024x768.jpg)
Books At The Beach Authors Showcase & Book Fair Will Take Place On October 7 In Long Beach
Event offers opportunity to meet and have books signed by over 40 regional writers ...
Release Date:
October 2017
![Press Releases NATIVE AMERICAN ART EXHIBIT SOARS HIGH AT WASHINGTON STATE INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL, AUGUST 21 TO 27, ON THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BuffaloKitesIvan-Long-Sioux_Generation-Lost_-768x903.jpg)
NATIVE AMERICAN ART EXHIBIT SOARS HIGH AT WASHINGTON STATE INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL, AUGUST 21 TO 27, ON THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA
“Buffalo Kites” Adds Cultural Depth, Tribal Design To Signature Summer Event ...
Release Date:
August 2017
![Press Releases Discovery Trail photo by Robyn Unruh](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Trail-ride-small-file-1024x682.jpg)
TIPS FOR ENJOYING A GREAT NORTHWEST FAMILY BEACH VACATION
As free time becomes more precious, creating the “perfect” family getaway carries more importance ...
Release Date:
April 21, 2017
![Press Releases LONG BEACH PENINSULA OFFERS TERRIFIC SPRING HIKING FOR THOSE WHO AREN’T AFRAID OF THE MUD](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NORTH-HED-Trail-med-768x1171-672x1024.jpg)
LONG BEACH PENINSULA OFFERS TERRIFIC SPRING HIKING FOR THOSE WHO AREN’T AFRAID OF THE MUD
Explore over 30 miles of coastal, forest and wetlands trails in signature rain-or-shine Northwest style ...
Release Date:
March 31, 2017
![Press Releases Razor clam digging](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Clam-Fest-7-1024x678.jpg)
COMING SOON: LONG BEACH RAZOR CLAM FESTIVAL, APRIL 29-30, 2017
Tastings, cook-offs, singing mermaids, digging & cleaning lessons, competitions, and more assure a fun-filled weekend on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula ...
Release Date:
March 2017
![Press Releases ILWACO’S SENSATIONAL BLUES AND SEAFOOD EVENT MOVES TO EARLY FALL TIME SLOT](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BluesSeafood1.jpg)
ILWACO’S SENSATIONAL BLUES AND SEAFOOD EVENT MOVES TO EARLY FALL TIME SLOT
Sept. 23 and 24 dates extend summer at this lively coastal destination ...
Release Date:
September 1, 2016
![Press Releases HANDS-ON FUN ENCOURAGED AT WASHINGTON STATE INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL IN LONG BEACH, AUG. 15 THROUGH 21, 2016](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kite-fest.jpg)
HANDS-ON FUN ENCOURAGED AT WASHINGTON STATE INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL IN LONG BEACH, AUG. 15 THROUGH 21, 2016
Longest running and biggest festival of its kind welcomes people to experience the simple pleasure and awesome spectacle of kite flying ...
Release Date:
July 14, 2016
![Press Releases Fireworks at the Port of Ilwaco](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DSC_0161-1024x678.jpg)
FRIENDLIER, SAFER FOURTH REPORTED FOR WASHINGTON’S LONG BEACH PENINSULA
‘Beach Friendly Fourth’ campaign made notable inroads to a kinder, more welcoming Independence Day weekend for visitors, residents and the beach ...
Release Date:
July 6, 2016
![Press Releases TRILLIONS OF GRAINS OF SAND WILL BE TRANSFORMED INTO FANTASTIC CREATIONS AT SANDSATIONS, ON JULY 23, IN LONG BEACH](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Robyn-Schneider-Sandsations-683x1024.jpg)
TRILLIONS OF GRAINS OF SAND WILL BE TRANSFORMED INTO FANTASTIC CREATIONS AT SANDSATIONS, ON JULY 23, IN LONG BEACH
Family and friend teams invited to learn and compete side by side with top sand sculptors for fun and prizes ...
Release Date:
June 14, 2016
![Press Releases fireworks on the beach](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jordan-steranka-504702-unsplash-819x1024.jpg)
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS ON THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA AIM FOR A BEACH FRIENDLY FOURTH
Fourth of July events uphold respect for shared public lands and efforts to keep the beach litter free ...
Release Date:
June 9, 2016
![Press Releases Loomis Lake State Park](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC_0429-1024x683.jpg)
VISITOR SPENDING IN PACIFIC COUNTY REACHES $166.8M IN 2015, UP 6.9% FROM 2014
Pacific County continues to outpace like counties within Washington, ranks second in visitor spending per resident ...
Release Date:
June 6, 2016
![Press Releases Black Lake Fishing Derby](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Black-Lake-Fishing-Derby.jpg)
Busy Families Look To Do Nothing On Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula
Simplicity, spaciousness and jaw-dropping nature inspire magic childhood moments ...
Release Date:
May 10, 2016
![Press Releases INTIMATE VENUES DRAW FANS, EXPAND MUSIC SCENE ON WASHINGTON’S LONG BEACH PENINSULA](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/plugins/pt-content-views-pro/public/assets/images/default_image.png)
INTIMATE VENUES DRAW FANS, EXPAND MUSIC SCENE ON WASHINGTON’S LONG BEACH PENINSULA
Visitors Bureau shares top places to experience live entertainment ...
Release Date:
April 22, 2016
![Press Releases Fishing out of Ilwaco](https://www.visitlongbeachpeninsula.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fish9-1024x683.jpg)
GOOD NEWS FOR SALMON SPORTS FISHING OUT OF ILWACO
Regulatory news makes the Port of Ilwaco the top Northwest coastal launch for charter fishing for the 2016 salmon season ...
Release Date:
April 22, 2016