Long Beach Peninsula Washington Lodging, Dining, Shopping, Art Galleries, Events, Attractions

Regional Highlights

The Intimacy Factor
Three restaurants on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula have mastered the art of intimate dining.
North Head Lighthouse in Ilwaco Celebrates 114 Years
The North Head Lighthouse celebrates its 114th birthday on May 19 at Cape Disappointment State Park in Ilwaco, Washington. Birthday...
North Head: Lighting the Way on the Washington Coast
The North Head Lighthouse has stood watch on the Washington Coast for more than 100 years.
Monthly Wine Dinner Events Offered at The Depot Restaurant in Seaview
The Depot Restaurant in Seaview, Washington, has planned wine dinners January through June on selected Fridays of each month at...
Mid-Week Discounts Offered at The Shelburne Inn in Seaview October Through May
The Shelburne Inn in Seaview is offering discounted room rates on all of their rooms from October through May when...

Long Beach Peninsula

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Long Beach Peninsula

including Long Beach, Seaview, Ocean Park & Ilwaco

The Southwest corner of Washington is home to several communities along a 28-mile stretch of beach offering family activities, abundant outdoor recreation and historical attractions including two lighthouses. There are 26 miles of uninterrupted sandy beach on the peninsula to explore between the Columbia River and the tip of the Peninsula. Downtown Long Beach offers family attractions including arcades and go-karts along with plenty of shopping and dining. Visit Jake the Alligator Man at Marsh’s Free Museum, let your imagination soar at the World Kite Museum and discover one of the important local industries at the Cranberry Museum. Near Ocean Park, visit Leadbetter Point State Park Natural Area and the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge for excellent bird watching. Paddle the tranquil Willapa Bay Water trail or hike the Discovery Trail from Ilwaco to Long Beach. At Cape Disappointment, visit the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and the oldest lighthouse in the Northwest. A second lighthouse at North Head is also open for visitors. The Port of Ilwaco offers charter boat fishing, art galleries, restaurants and a seasonal farmer's market through September.

Long Beach Peninsula Area
Attractions and Recreation:

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
Focuses on the Corps of Discovery's experiences along the Columbia River and the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
Cape Disappointment State Park
Offers two lighthouses, hiking and picnic areas, old military bunkers and beach access.
Cranberry Museum & Demonstration Farm
Traces the history and key phases of the cranberry industry.
Leadbetter Point State Park Natural Area
At the northern tip of the Long Beach Peninsula; hiking trails, birdwatching for over 100 species and access to the ocean beach and Willapa Bay.
Northwest Carriage Museum
Displaying 27 magnificently restored horse drawn vehicles and artifacts, including carriage used in movie classic “Gone with the Wind”. With fun interactive exhibits for everyone. The museum is a must see! more info
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
Exhibits on local history.
World Kite Museum
The World Kite Museum is one of two in the Western Hemisphere. Its exhibits include kites from around the world, from the antique past and from the present and future where the kite is a... more info
M&D Designs
Classes for novice to advanced in lampwork, fused glass, beading, wire wrap, wall art and PMC. Formal class time or individual instruction to fit your schedule. Learn from the experts. Beads, glass supplies and tools.
Willapa Seaport Museum
Logging industry and maritime exhibits. Open Thursday-Sunday, 10-4pm
Sea Breeze Charters
Catering to the novice and the experienced fisherman, Sea Breeze Charters uses the most modern fish finding equipment and tackle.
Heritage-Wildlife Sculpture Corridor
A series of oxidized metal sculptures along the Highway 101 corridor, depicting animals and people.
Marsh's Free Museum
Wild and wacky stuff, from mechanical musical instruments to Jake the Alligator Man and a shrunken head.
Riverfront Park
Canoe or kayak from the park's dock.