Photo by Damian Mulinix
Bird and Wildlife Photography from Beach to Bay
The Long Beach Peninsula is an excellent location for those with a penchant for capturing wildlife on camera to practice their art and delight in the wonders of nature.
The Beach is for Book Lovers
The Long Beach Peninsula is known for many things, but one of the best-kept secrets of this serene area is the draw it has for outstanding, local, and regional writers. While there are a number of writers who call the Long Beach Peninsula their home, there are also...
17 Gorgeous Picnic Spots in Pacific County
An expansive beach, mossy forests, grassy parks, and panoramic views–the Long Beach Peninsula has some of the finest picnic spots you could imagine! Many of the fine local restaurants offer box, bag, and picnic lunches for you to pack along if you don’t want to create...
15 Fabulous Features of the Long Beach Boardwalk
Travel & Leisure Magazine named the Long Beach boardwalk as one of the top eleven in the nation. The Today Show featured the Long Beach boardwalk as the most unique. And we have to agree. The boardwalk sits just outside the reach of the mighty Pacific and...
Hiking the Long Beach Peninsula
Cape Disappointment State Park | Discover Pass Required Dogs allowed on leash. Campgrounds available. Historic structures and sites, lighthouses, art installments, and scenic viewpoints. Cape Disappointment State Park sits at the mouth of the Columbia River on the...
The Clamshell Railroad
On July 14-15, the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in downtown Ilwaco invites you to step back in time for Clamshell Railroad Days! This event celebrates the narrow gauge railroad that was once the lifeblood and a hub of activity for the Long Beach Peninsula. The...
Horseback Riding on the Beach
Horseback riding on the Long Beach Peninsula’s continuous 28 mile stretch of beach is bucket list worthy. The experience of riding a horse alongside breaking waves and soaring eagles is nothing short of exhilarating, and you won’t soon forget the feeling. You would be...
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
Walk old growth forests, watch fog rise into the hills, and listen. Let the wind, waves, and birds be your company. The Willapa National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a unique pocket of Pacific County where you can truly immerse yourself in the beauty of the...
Razor Clam Festival Returns — Can you dig it?
Long Beach’s original Razor Clam Festival, held in April 1940, featured the world’s largest frying pan, a colossal clam dig and handcrafted batches of chowder. Families flocked to the Peninsula for a weekend of fritters and fun; clouds of steam pouring off the giant...