Our stretches of sand might not be what most people expect when they hear the word “beach,” but the Pacific Ocean shoreline is full of hidden gems and surprising destinations. Long Beach delivers wind and a famed kite festival, while Ocean Shores brings the kitsch. The refinement of Seabrook sits close to the protected coves of the Olympic National Park, home to some of the states oldest historical artifacts. We have waves, wilderness, sand, and adventure—and sometimes even sun.
Washington’s 25 Best Beaches
Sunbathing, swimming, hiking, kite-flying...we found the state's best stretches of sand for all of it.
The State’s Best Beaches Are Hard to Reach…But That’s What Makes Them Great
Getting to the good stuff: The journey makes the destination even more rewarding.
What Makes Our Coastal Sunsets So Gorgeous?
There’s no such thing as a sunset expert, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences and geophysics professor Steve Warren is pretty close.
The Long Road Trip Down Long Beach
Our southwest stretch of sand supplies almost 30 miles for beach walking and kiteflying beside the Pacific, with plenty of historic happenings along the way.
Meet the Makah Surfers Who Shred in Their Own Backyard
Which just happens to be one of the state's best surf beaches.
The 4 Kinds of Washington Beach Days
Illustrations by the Brave Union
An Authentic Irish Pub Brings Salty Flavor to Ocean Shores
Galway Bay Irish Pub is better than it has to be, from the menus to the music.
A Night Ride on Long Beach
Get your ticket to the clam show.
What the Wild Things Are
Keep an eye out for these coastal critters on your next beach visit.
I Hate that I Love Seabrook
What looks like a century-old beach town actually sprang to life 20 years ago on the Washington coast. Is this place unabashed artifice or a master plan for vacation bliss?
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