Harbor View Motel in Nahcotta, Washington

In addition to the 28 miles of beach for which it is famous, the Long Beach Peninsula offers a wealth of activities , many of them free. Whether you're a history fanatic, nature lover, art officianado, foodie, or people watcher, you'll find plenty to do.

Shopping - The Peninsula offers a wide variety of shopping, from antique stores to souvenir shops to fine art galleries. Downtown Long Beach has dozens of gift shops and galleries. At various locations on The Peninsula, you'll find everything from work by renowned artists and photographers to handcrafted items and inexpensive souvenirs.

Clamming - One of the most popular activities on the peninsula, clamming brings out young and old. For everything you ever wanted to know about razor clams as well as schedules, licensing information, clamming dates and even clam recipes, go to Fish and Wildlife's clamming pages.

Wildlife Refuge/Birding/Nature - The Peninsula is home to a vast array of birds and other wildlife. Visit the wildlife refuge on the north end of the Peninsula. Whether you've visited many times or this is your first visit, you're sure to see something interesting.

Willapa Bay Interpretive Center - The tiny community of Nahcotta (where the Harbor View is located), was once the Peninsula's northern hub for pedestrian transportation, logging, fishing, and oyster shipping. Here at the Willapa Bay Interpretive Center you can learn about the oyster industry and Willapa Bay's ecology. Center visitors enjoy access to the rocky shores and the bay. It's one of just two publicly-owned spots (Leadbetter Point is the other) with access to Willapa Bay's shores.

Fishing - Fish one of the several fresh water lakes, rivers or open water of the Pacific. Take a charter or launch your own boat. Sturgeon fishing season is open year round and there are salmon sole, bass and ling cod.

Boating - Launch your boat at the new Willapa Bay Boat launch just a short walk from the Harbor View.

Canoeing and Kayaking - Visit undeveloped Long Island in the Willapa Bay, part of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The only way to travel to Long Island is by private boat or kayak.

State Parks and Historic Sites

Cape Disappointment, a unit of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, is home to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and a good place to enjoy winter storm watching, jetty fishing, hiking, lighthouse touring and beachcombing.
Leadbetter - The northern tip of the Long Beach Peninsula is the stopover site for more than 100 species of birds including ithe Snowy Plover, a threatened species. Leadbetter State Park is part park, part wildlife refuge. The open dune area on the north end is in the Willapa Bay National Wildlife Refuge, run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, while the thickly forested interior area is managed by the state.

Lighthouses - Don't miss the lighthouses at Cape Disappointment and North Head in Cape Disappointment State Park.

Museums

Ilwaco Heritage Museum - learn the fascinating history of this area.
World Kite Museum - incredible kites, a long way from the stick and newspaper kites we built as kids. America's only museum dedicated exclusively to the history of kites, kite makers and famous kite flyers.
Cranberry Museum - learn all about cranberry farming and harvesting. Visit the gift shop for cranberry products and gift and take the self-guided walking tour, especially during harvest (middle of October).

Long Beach Boardwalk and Discovery Trail - Of course, no one wants to miss the fascinating people-watching or activities at the boardwalk. Discovery Trail, which crosses under the boardwalk, will stretch more than 8 miles, when completed.

Other Activities

Golf: the Peninsula has two nine-hole golf courses, both open to the public.
Visit Historic Oysterville
Walking/Hiking: nature trails dot the length of the Peninsula
Biking - bicycle Discovery Trail!
Horseback Riding
For Kids: a carousel, carnival rides, bumper boats go-carts and video arcade.

For a calendar of festivals and other special activities including the Garlic, Kite and Cranberrian Festivals check the calendar at the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau.

For more great stuff to do for free or almost free visit The Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce.


	In addition to the 28 miles of beach for which it is famous, the Long Beach Peninsula offers a wealth of activities , many of them free. Whether you're a history fanatic, nature lover, art officianado, foodie, or people watcher, you'll find plenty to do. Shopping - The Peninsula offers a wide variety of shopping, from antique stores to souvenir shops to fine art galleries. Downtown Long Beach has dozens of gift shops and galleries. At various locations on The Peninsula, you'll find everything from work by renowned artists and photographers to handcrafted items and inexpensive souvenirs. Clamming - One of the most popular activities on the peninsula, clamming brings out young and old. For everything you ever wanted to know about razor clams as well as schedules, licensing information, clamming dates and even clam recipes, go to Fish and Wildlife's clamming pages. Wildlife Refuge/Birding/Nature - The Peninsula is home to a vast array of birds and other wildlife. Visit the wildlife refuge on the north end of the Peninsula. Whether you've visited many times or this is your first visit, you're sure to see something interesting. Willapa Bay Interpretive Center - The tiny community of Nahcotta (where the Harbor View is located), was once the Peninsula's northern hub for pedestrian transportation, logging, fishing, and oyster shipping. Here at the Willapa Bay Interpretive Center you can learn about the oyster industry and Willapa Bay's ecology. Center visitors enjoy access to the rocky shores and the bay. It's one of just two publicly-owned spots (Leadbetter Point is the other) with access to Willapa Bay's shores. Fishing - Fish one of the several fresh water lakes, rivers or open water of the Pacific. Take a charter or launch your own boat. Sturgeon fishing season is open year round and there are salmon sole, bass and ling cod. Boating - Launch your boat at the new Willapa Bay Boat launch just a short walk from the Harbor View. Canoeing and Kayaking - Visit undeveloped Long Island in the Willapa Bay, part of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The only way to travel to Long Island is by private boat or kayak. State Parks and Historic Sites Cape Disappointment, a unit of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, is home to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and a good place to enjoy winter storm watching, jetty fishing, hiking, lighthouse touring and beachcombing. Leadbetter - The northern tip of the Long Beach Peninsula is the stopover site for more than 100 species of birds including ithe Snowy Plover, a threatened species. Leadbetter State Park is part park, part wildlife refuge. The open dune area on the north end is in the Willapa Bay National Wildlife Refuge, run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, while the thickly forested interior area is managed by the state. Lighthouses - Don't miss the lighthouses at Cape Disappointment and North Head in Cape Disappointment State Park. Museums Ilwaco Heritage Museum - learn the fascinating history of this area. World Kite Museum - incredible kites, a long way from the stick and newspaper kites we built as kids. America's only museum dedicated exclusively to the history of kites, kite makers and famous kite flyers. Cranberry Museum - learn all about cranberry farming and harvesting. Visit the gift shop for cranberry products and gift and take the self-guided walking tour, especially during harvest (middle of October). Long Beach Boardwalk and Discovery Trail - Of course, no one wants to miss the fascinating people-watching or activities at the boardwalk. Discovery Trail, which crosses under the boardwalk, will stretch more than 8 miles, when completed. Other Activities Golf: the Peninsula has two nine-hole golf courses, both open to the public. Visit Historic Oysterville Walking/Hiking: nature trails dot the length of the Peninsula Biking - bicycle Discovery Trail! Horseback Riding For Kids: a carousel, carnival rides, bumper boats go-carts and video arcade. For a calendar of festivals and other special activities including the Garlic, Kite and Cranberrian Festivals check the calendar at the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. For more great stuff to do for free or almost free visit The Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce.
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