The Long Beach Peninsula of Southwest Washington state is known for its International Kite Festival, the longest beach in the world, local coastal cuisine, and fun places to stay. Our Wander writers bring you tips to help you plan your Long Beach Peninsula vacation.
As we sat in our homes, “leaving only for essential travel,” we dreamed of places we’d like to go. And, we started plotting out some post-closure travels where it would be safer even though the threat of Covid-19 still lingered. The Long Beach Peninsula in Southwest...
Hip and new, yet historic? How can that be? Well, the beloved Shelburne Inn located on the Long Beach Peninsula of Washington has undergone a transformation. While the history has been lovingly preserved, the result—the new Shelburne Hotel—is bright, airy, and hip. I...
It was on my second visit to the Depot Restaurant on the Long Beach Peninsula of Washington that I discovered all clam chowder is not thick and served from a huge pot warming on the restaurant’s stove. I found out how a classically trained chef prepares clam...
I’ve relaxed, dined and walked the boardwalk on Washington’s rugged Long Beach Peninsula. However, I just discovered a real gem… the north end of the peninsula and the lovely Charles Nelson Guest House. Retreat to the oyster-laden shores of Willapa Bay, visit a...
Visit quaint, historic Oysterville on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula and fall in love with this restful small town steeped in history. The entire town of Oysterville is on the National Historic Register. Oysterville, named after the rich oyster beds of adjacent...
The beautiful China Beach Retreat, down the road from the seaside town of Long Beach and just up the road from the fishing village of Ilwaco, easily lives up to its name. It is designed as a retreat with everything you might need for a romantic getaway or a vacation...
Imagine spending a getaway at a sunshine-filled B&B right on the grassy dunes of the Pacific Ocean. Top off your delightfully comfortable night's sleep with a multi-course gourmet breakfast cooked for you each morning. Bill and Susie, owners and innkeepers,...