The Peninsula & Beyond

The Beach & Discovery Trail

Coined “The Longest Beach”, miles of driftwood-filled beaches, coastal dunes, surf spots, and epic sunsets are just a few blocks from our grounds. Walk, bike, surf, or drive your way down the Pacific Coast. There are 7 beach approaches along the peninsula with trail access, boardwalk access, and parking.

The Discovery Trail is an 8+ mile long, beautifully paved path through grassy dunes and forest pines. Explore ocean views, public art, whale bones, and more from Cape Disappointment to Long Beach.

Hikes & Natural Reserves

• Tarlatt Slough Bird Walk
• Cape Disappointment State Park Trails: Lighthouses & Overlooks
• Willapa Bay National Wildlife Refuge
• Willapa Bay Art Trail
• Leadbetter Point State Park
• Fort Columbia State Park
• Walking Tour of Historic Oysterville
• Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

Thrift Shops

• North Coast Antique Mall
• Reach Out Thrift
• His Supper Table
• Hobo Junction
• Glass Dragonfly
• Shipwreck Cove Antiques and Treasure
• Forgotten Treasures Mall
• Long Beach Peninsula Trading

Activities

• Go-Karts
• Arcade
• Horseback Riding
• Skookum Surfing
• Fishing Charters
• Bicycle Rentals
• Marsh’s Free Museum
• Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
• World Kite Museum
• The Cranberry Museum

Seasonal Events

• JANUARY:
  • Windless Kite Festival, Long Beach 
  • Community Crab Feed, Long Beach
• APRIL:
  • Razor Clam Festival, Long Beach
  • Black Lake Fishing Derby
  • Seafood & Wine Festival, Astoria
• MAY:
  • World’s Largest Garage Sale, Peninsula wide
  • Saturday Market Port of Ilwaco
• JUNE:
  • Columbia Pacific Farmers Market, Long Beach
  • Ilwaco Art Walk
  • Beach to Chowder Run

• JULY:
  • Fireworks on the Beach & Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade
  • Oysterville Spring Garden Tour 
  • Sandsations – Sand sculpting competition
  • Long Beach Rodeo
• AUGUST:
  • Washington State International Kite Festival
• SEPTEMBER:
  • Garlic Festival, Ocean Park
  • Cranberry Harvest
  • Slow Drag at the Port of Ilwaco
  • Rod Run to the End of the World 
• OCTOBER – DECEMBER:
  • Downtown Merchant Trick or Treat
  • Crabbing & Razor Clamming 

HOMESTYLE

• The 42nd Street Cafe
• Captain Bob’s Chowder
• Streetside Tacos

LUNCH

• Roots
• The Lost Roo
• The Corral Drive-In
• V’s Coastal Market and Deli

FRESH SEAFOOD

• Oysterville Sea Farms
• Sportsmen’s Cannery

BREWPUB

• North Jetty

FINE DINING

• The Depot

COFFEE & TEA

• Tea Trailer & Coffee Stand, Sou’wester grounds
• The Great Escape, Long Beach
• The Metro Espresso, Long Beach
• Old Town Trading Post Cafe, Ilwaco
• BOLD, Long Beach
• Chinook Coffee Co., Chinook
• Diamond Delights Espresso, Long Beach
• Dylan’s Cottage Bakery & Delicatessen, Long Beach
• Beach Bubble Tea, Long Beach
• Buoy 10 Espresso, Ilwaco

ARTISAN FOOD & CRAFT COCKTAILS

• Salt
• The Pickled Fish
• Waterline Pub & Eatery
• Shelburne