Known as the last place Lewis and Clark refuged to end their exploration of the new world, many monuments, historically significant state parks, and other points of interest populate Pacific County, WA. Just as you come through the tunnel before Chinook, you drive under the most intact coastal defense site in the United States. Open to the public. Fort Columbia State Park. You don't want to miss your opportunity to visit Cape Disappointment State Park, which has two very photogenic Lighthouses. At the very northern tip, you'll have an opportunity to see the pure beauty of Leadbetter point. Make a day of it and visit our recommended restaurants and shops! (Updated July '22)
Long Beach Washington State Parks
You will not want to miss our amazing state parks.
Cape Disappointment State Park
Located west of Ilwaco
Cape Disappointment State Park features sandy beaches, two working lighthouses, an old military fort, trails through coastal forests, and spectacular vistas, including breathtaking ocean, overlooks, and quieter views of Baker Bay. The park has an old-growth forest, lakes, freshwater and saltwater marshes, streams, ocean tidelands, and a large variety of wildlife. Plenty of fun awaits your family at Cape Disappointment. Enjoy a picnic, go fishing, hiking, dig for clams, do a little crabbing, and much more!
Fort Columbia State Park
Located between the Astoria/Megler
bridge and Chinook Washington
Fort Columbia State Park is perfect for military and maritime history buffs. This park is the most intact coastal defense site in the U.S. Those with adventurous minds can almost see soldiers waiting for an enemy attack that never arrived. During the Cold War, Battery 246 was built as an operations center for the governor and other high-ranking state officials in the event of nuclear war. Visit Fort Columbia State Park, see the historic military site, go for a hike on the trails, and explore the secluded beaches with your family!
Leadbetter Point State Park
Located North of Oysterville Rd,
on Stackpole rd. Follow to the End.
Leadbetter Point State Park is located on the northern tip of the Long Beach Peninsula. The 1,732 acres stretches from beach to bay and overlaps with the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. This is a unique area protecting both birds and wildlife. Hiking, birdwatching, fishing, and clamming at the park and an excellent place for the family to plan a day of adventure in nature. During certain times of the year the trails flood with water, so you'll want to plan ahead.
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
Located inside Cape
Disappointment State park
The last view that awaited Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as the US Crop of Volunteers completed their quest to find the mighty Pacific Ocean. Atop the cliff where they once stood now stands the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. An excellent museum and monument. Five dollars for adults, two dollars and fifty cents for ages seven to seventeen, and kids six and under are free. You can see the Lewis and Clark interpretive Centers on both our Top things to do in Long Beach WA and Museums pages here.
Pacific Pines State Park
West on 274th
in Ocean Park
Grab a blanket and some grub from our Top Restaurants takeout menus and have a picnic at Pacific Pines State Park. You can also find some well-maintained picnic tables available for use. Pacific Ponderosa pine trees cover the area forming a perfect path to the beach to enjoy crabbing, clamming, and beachcombing. Pacific Pines State Park can be found off 274th off of Vernon ave in Ocean Park, an excellent location for a day trip from our Ocean Park Vacation Rentals. Open six months out of the year.
Loomis State Park
Located at
Pacific and 182nd
Loomis Lake State Park is located near the 170th block of Pacific ave as you travel between Ocean Park and Long Beach. An excellent spot if you're looking for things to do in Long Beach, WA, and you love the outdoors. Fishing might be right up your alley. So grab some gear and a license at Jack's Country Store or Pioneer Market in Long Beach and take to the water. You can find a variety of freshwater fish, from the Rainbow Trout to the Largemouth Bass and Pacific Sun Perch.