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Cape Disappointment coast near Long Beach on Washington’s Pacific coast

A place worth knowing

Make room for Long Beach.

Choose the boardwalk and town first, then plan a separate Ilwaco or state-park outing. Coast conditions, construction and opening schedules deserve a check before you set out.

A few good ways to begin.

Choose a stop, then leave room for the unexpected.

Long Beach Boardwalk & Discovery Trail

Choose an open section of the coastal walking and cycling route, respecting posted trail and beach conditions.

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Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum

Make a separate visit to nearby Ilwaco for regional history and changing exhibitions, checking the current museum calendar.

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Cape Disappointment State Park

Plan a separate park excursion around currently open day-use areas and viewpoints; check construction, seasonal facilities and weather before arrival.

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Eat & drink

Explore local restaurants, cafés and places to pause around Long Beach.

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Stay awhile.

Choose a base for your days around Long Beach. Compare dates, location and the operator’s booking terms.

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A little farther along.

Your next good stop.

Find a business. Put yours on the map.

Browse published places around Long Beach. Business details are supplied by their owners.

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Photo credits & visitor sources

Real Washington photographs, resized and converted to WebP. Displayed crops may vary; each image retains its listed license.

Visitor information: Vancouver, Long Beach, Packwood. Check current access, hours, weather and booking terms. Photos may show nearby attractions rather than the town center.

County outlines: U.S. Census Bureau 2025 cartographic boundaries. Town markers are approximate centers, not entrances or routes. WTDO regions are editorial discovery areas, not official tourism boundaries.

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