Long Beach WA

Long Beach WA

Long Beach is located on the southern coast of Washington State, and exudes all the charm of an authentic, vintage beach town.  Tourists flock to Long Beach during summertime to enjoy ice-cream and taffy, casual burger joints, souvenir shops, and a carnival-like atmosphere.  There are an abundance of attractions, ranging from an historic carousel, to bike and moped rentals, bumper cars, go-carts and a video arcade. 

Long Beach hosts a full calendar of festivals, including the popular Kite Festival in August when the skies above the beach are ablaze in a sea of colorful creations.  Visitors can also stop by the unique World Kite Museum to view hundreds of kites from around the globe.  Marsh's Free Museum is full of curiosities and knick knacks, perfect for visitors searching for a small gift or momento.  The Cranberry Museum is another popular attraction, with self guided bog tours, a museum and gift shop.

The long stretch of sandy beach is popular for picnics, walks, horse riding tours, and razor clam digs. Visitors can also stroll the famous half-a-mile Long Beach Boardwalk above the well preserved sand dunes.  North Head is a prominent landmark at the southern end of the beach, and the North Head Lighthouse emanates a powerful white light across the horizon each night.

Lodging, Resorts, Inns, Vacation Rentals at Long Beach

Long Beach has a wide choice of accommodation options.  The Boardwalk Cottages, Chautauqua Lodge and Breakers Resort are popular with families, whilst the Inn at Discovery Coast offers boutique accommodation with complete beach frontage.  The Adrift Hotel is perfect for those seeking a hip, yet budget-oriented hotel, and the Shelburne Inn is for visitors desiring a romantic getaway in a historic setting.  All accommodation options can be reviewed in the table below.

Restaurants at Long Beach

The Lost Roo is a fun restaurant for the whole family.  The 42nd Street Cafe also serves delicious gourmet food in a casual setting.

The Shelburne Restaurant, and The Depot are two fine dining options rich in ambience.  The Depot is located in an historic train station formerly part of the Ilwaco Line.  Pelicano Restaurant is another upscale experience, just one-mile from Long Beach in the Port of Ilwaco on the waterfront.

Breakfast

Consider either the 42nd Street Cafe, or Shelburne Restaurant for breakfast.

Things to do near Long Beach

Other nearby attractions include:

• Cape Disappointment -  6 miles south (two breaktaking lighthouses)
• Fort Columbia – 11 miles SW (army barracks and fun forts to explore)
• Oysterville – 14 miles north (charming, tiny town on Willapa Bay)

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