Seananigans guidebook
Sightseeing
Must see! Cape Disappointment State Park. Beautiful beaches and fabulous wave watching looking at Waikiki Beach from the parking lot on the way to the jetty.
49 locals recommend
Cape Disappointment State Park
244 Robert Gray DrMust see! Cape Disappointment State Park. Beautiful beaches and fabulous wave watching looking at Waikiki Beach from the parking lot on the way to the jetty.
The 8.5 mile Discovery Trail crosses a broad Pacific beach, grassy dunes, seaside forests and postcard-ready ocean bluffs.
You can bike it or walk it, and if you tackle all, or even a portion, of this remarkable mostly paved trail, you’ll be treated to some of the state’s most exhilarating seaside scenery, while enjoying stimulating art and interesting interpretive exhibits along the way.
Discovery Trail above the Long Beach Peninsula
You’ll also gain a new appreciation for the compelling history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The 8.5-mile Discovery Trail joins the popular vacation town of Long Beach on the north end of the peninsula and the historic fishing village of Ilwaco near the mouth of the Columbia River to the south.
Unlike many trails that connect towns, this one doesn’t parallel the highway in sight of traffic, but slices its own route through landscapes that attract photographers, painters and wildlife. Spend a short time on the trail and you’ll understand why.
18 locals recommend
Discovery Trail
Discovery TrailThe 8.5 mile Discovery Trail crosses a broad Pacific beach, grassy dunes, seaside forests and postcard-ready ocean bluffs.
You can bike it or walk it, and if you tackle all, or even a portion, of this remarkable mostly paved trail, you’ll be treated to some of the state’s most exhilarating seaside scenery, while enjoying stimulating art and interesting interpretive exhibits along the way.
Discovery Trail above the Long Beach Peninsula
You’ll also gain a new appreciation for the compelling history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The 8.5-mile Discovery Trail joins the popular vacation town of Long Beach on the north end of the peninsula and the historic fishing village of Ilwaco near the mouth of the Columbia River to the south.
Unlike many trails that connect towns, this one doesn’t parallel the highway in sight of traffic, but slices its own route through landscapes that attract photographers, painters and wildlife. Spend a short time on the trail and you’ll understand why.
The entire community is on the National Historic Register and the original one-room schoolhouse and church are still in use for community events. The church hosts summer vespers and the school is alive during the August Jazz & Oysters in Oysterville. The Oysterville Post Office is oldest continuously operating Post Office in Washington.
When strolling the streets of Oysterville, one truly feels as though time has stood still for more than one hundred years. Enjoy a walking tour of historic Oysterville, where you’ll learn more about the history of this fascinating town.
26 locals recommend
Oysterville
The entire community is on the National Historic Register and the original one-room schoolhouse and church are still in use for community events. The church hosts summer vespers and the school is alive during the August Jazz & Oysters in Oysterville. The Oysterville Post Office is oldest continuously operating Post Office in Washington.
When strolling the streets of Oysterville, one truly feels as though time has stood still for more than one hundred years. Enjoy a walking tour of historic Oysterville, where you’ll learn more about the history of this fascinating town.
Leadbetter Point State Park is a natural area open for day use. The park features beach frontage on the Pacific Ocean and Willapa Bay. It borders the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge which has about five miles of ocean beach and several miles of bay beach. There are views of the Pacific Ocean to the west and Willapa Bay and hills to the east. The park is part of the Willapa Bay Water Trail. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing and clamming at the park. The park is part of the Willapa Bay Water Trail. A variety of migratory birds can be seen from fall through spring, including shovelers, brants, pintails, buffleheads and sooty shearwaters.
24 locals recommend
Leadbetter Point State Park
31205 J PlLeadbetter Point State Park is a natural area open for day use. The park features beach frontage on the Pacific Ocean and Willapa Bay. It borders the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge which has about five miles of ocean beach and several miles of bay beach. There are views of the Pacific Ocean to the west and Willapa Bay and hills to the east. The park is part of the Willapa Bay Water Trail. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing and clamming at the park. The park is part of the Willapa Bay Water Trail. A variety of migratory birds can be seen from fall through spring, including shovelers, brants, pintails, buffleheads and sooty shearwaters.
Nice little art gallery on Bay Avenue in Ocean Park featuring local artists. They have a large selection of art classes.
Bay Avenue Gallery
1406 Bay AveNice little art gallery on Bay Avenue in Ocean Park featuring local artists. They have a large selection of art classes.
Ilwaco - Nice little museum with a lot of local history. Free admission on Thursdays.
10 locals recommend
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum
115 Lake St SEIlwaco - Nice little museum with a lot of local history. Free admission on Thursdays.
Long Beach - This is the best beach approach. There are picnic tables and a restroom.
Bolstad-Snyder Beach Boardwalk
Bolstad WestLong Beach - This is the best beach approach. There are picnic tables and a restroom.
This Ocean Park beach approach is 7 minutes from Seananigans at the end of Bay Avenue.
Public Beach Access
1100 Bay AveThis Ocean Park beach approach is 7 minutes from Seananigans at the end of Bay Avenue.
This beach approach at 225th is 4 minutes from Seananigans. It has a restroom and is not as busy as the other beach approaches.
Klipsan Beach
This beach approach at 225th is 4 minutes from Seananigans. It has a restroom and is not as busy as the other beach approaches.
The current World Kite Museum collection now houses over 1500 kites from 26 countries around the world. The American Kite Association combined their archives with theirs in the late 1990’s. These materials coupled with our active oral history program makes the World Kite Museum resource for research on kites around the world. Textbook companies and freelance writers have utilized our ephemera to create articles and books about the history of kiting. The History of the World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame now proceeds with educating and entertaining visitors, protecting and increasing their collections plus researching and discovering more about kites past and present.
22 locals recommend
World Kite Museum & Hall-Fame
303 Sid Snyder DrThe current World Kite Museum collection now houses over 1500 kites from 26 countries around the world. The American Kite Association combined their archives with theirs in the late 1990’s. These materials coupled with our active oral history program makes the World Kite Museum resource for research on kites around the world. Textbook companies and freelance writers have utilized our ephemera to create articles and books about the history of kiting. The History of the World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame now proceeds with educating and entertaining visitors, protecting and increasing their collections plus researching and discovering more about kites past and present.
BOLD Art and Framing is a unique gallery and gift shop, located on the quiet north end of the Town of Long Beach. Featuring nearly 40 local artists and artisans, BOLD is the ideal place to order an expertly crafted latte, sit and relax among original works of art, and find your special hand made locally created gift. Featuring a full custom frame shop, BOLD can also help you completely customize your new or cherished heirloom works of art.
6 locals recommend
BOLD Coffee, Art, and Framing
711 Pacific Ave NBOLD Art and Framing is a unique gallery and gift shop, located on the quiet north end of the Town of Long Beach. Featuring nearly 40 local artists and artisans, BOLD is the ideal place to order an expertly crafted latte, sit and relax among original works of art, and find your special hand made locally created gift. Featuring a full custom frame shop, BOLD can also help you completely customize your new or cherished heirloom works of art.
This is a wonderful place to walk and enjoy birds and other wildlife. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge consists of over 17,000 acres of tidelands, temperate rainforest, ocean beaches, and small streams. It also includes several rare remnants of old growth coastal cedar forest. Preserving habitat for spawning wild salmon, hundreds of thousands of migrating shorebirds and waterfowl, and threatened species such as the western snowy plover and marbled murrelet, the refuge is the place to see what the Pacific Northwest looked like over 100 years ago.
11 locals recommend
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
7112 67th PlaceThis is a wonderful place to walk and enjoy birds and other wildlife. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge consists of over 17,000 acres of tidelands, temperate rainforest, ocean beaches, and small streams. It also includes several rare remnants of old growth coastal cedar forest. Preserving habitat for spawning wild salmon, hundreds of thousands of migrating shorebirds and waterfowl, and threatened species such as the western snowy plover and marbled murrelet, the refuge is the place to see what the Pacific Northwest looked like over 100 years ago.
Food scene
Long Beach - recently remodeled and features burgers, steaks and fish in an informal, upbeat joint offering a full bar with weekday happy hour.
12 locals recommend
Castaway's Seafood Grille
207 Pacific AveLong Beach - recently remodeled and features burgers, steaks and fish in an informal, upbeat joint offering a full bar with weekday happy hour.
Corral Drive In
2506 Pacific AveJust north of Long Beach - best burgers on the peninsula.
Ocean Park - Chef Paul's passion for Italian food goes back to his early days in Amsterdam The Netherlands. All his dishes are prepared with love and he has fun in what he's doing and you taste that!
To complement his food we will have 2 local beers on draft, some bottled beer and cider and 11 different wines that are all available by the glass or bottle of course. Reservations necessary.
10 locals recommend
MyCovio’s
1311 Bay AveOcean Park - Chef Paul's passion for Italian food goes back to his early days in Amsterdam The Netherlands. All his dishes are prepared with love and he has fun in what he's doing and you taste that!
To complement his food we will have 2 local beers on draft, some bottled beer and cider and 11 different wines that are all available by the glass or bottle of course. Reservations necessary.
Oysterville Sea Farms was founded to generate revenue for the restoration and preservation of the last oyster cannery left in Oysterville. Oysterville Sea Farms continues to use and develop sustainable aqua-culture practices. We provide ongoing employment in an effort to keep the "Oyster" in Oysterville.
Washington State is the only state on the west coast that allows the purchase and sale of tideland. Private ownership of tidelands motivates farmers to sustainably harvest their tidelands in an ecologically beneficial way. Oysterville Sea Farms is the steward of over 200 acres of privately owned tideland.
In recognition of Oysterville's influence on west coast aqua-culture, the Oysterville Sea Farms cannery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 21, 1976. This was key to Oysterville being designated a National Historic District.
15 locals recommend
Oysterville Sea Farms
34300 1st StOysterville Sea Farms was founded to generate revenue for the restoration and preservation of the last oyster cannery left in Oysterville. Oysterville Sea Farms continues to use and develop sustainable aqua-culture practices. We provide ongoing employment in an effort to keep the "Oyster" in Oysterville.
Washington State is the only state on the west coast that allows the purchase and sale of tideland. Private ownership of tidelands motivates farmers to sustainably harvest their tidelands in an ecologically beneficial way. Oysterville Sea Farms is the steward of over 200 acres of privately owned tideland.
In recognition of Oysterville's influence on west coast aqua-culture, the Oysterville Sea Farms cannery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 21, 1976. This was key to Oysterville being designated a National Historic District.
Long Beach - one of the bigger restaurants on the peninsula. Good food and sports bar. The Lost Roo serves lunch, dinner, coffee, and cocktails for all ages in our dining room and on the enclosed deck, and for adults in our large bar.
Enjoy waiter service in the fun atmosphere of the Lost Roo or call ahead for Take Out without the wait.
30 locals recommend
Lost Roo
1700 Pacific Ave SLong Beach - one of the bigger restaurants on the peninsula. Good food and sports bar. The Lost Roo serves lunch, dinner, coffee, and cocktails for all ages in our dining room and on the enclosed deck, and for adults in our large bar.
Enjoy waiter service in the fun atmosphere of the Lost Roo or call ahead for Take Out without the wait.
Seaview - Features season food, focusing on local seafood created by French-trained chefs, the dishes reflect the cuisines of the West Coast with its Mexican, Italian, Asian, and new Orleans influences. https://www.42ndstcafe.com/menu
17 locals recommend
42nd Street Cafe & Bistro
4201 Pacific WaySeaview - Features season food, focusing on local seafood created by French-trained chefs, the dishes reflect the cuisines of the West Coast with its Mexican, Italian, Asian, and new Orleans influences. https://www.42ndstcafe.com/menu
They will sometimes deliver to Seananigans. Casual fine-dining eatery serving American comfort coastal fare and daily Chef’s Specials alongside cocktails, wines & local beers. Golf course views, occasional live music.
8 locals recommend
The Cove Restaurant
9604 Pacific WayThey will sometimes deliver to Seananigans. Casual fine-dining eatery serving American comfort coastal fare and daily Chef’s Specials alongside cocktails, wines & local beers. Golf course views, occasional live music.
Hearty pub fare in a fabulous location in the Port of Ilwaco. https://www.salt-hotel.com/pub
12 locals recommend
Salt Hotel & Pub
147 Howerton AveHearty pub fare in a fabulous location in the Port of Ilwaco. https://www.salt-hotel.com/pub
The DEPOT Restaurant
1208 38th PlExceptional farm to table menu from fantastic chef.
Grocery store with a nice little deli that has the best handmade fried chicken.
20 locals recommend
Okie's Thriftway Market
1820 Bay AveGrocery store with a nice little deli that has the best handmade fried chicken.
Loose Kaboose Diner
4516 Pacific WayGreat fish and chips! Good burgers and pizza too.
Long Beach - fantastic bakery and small deli with espresso machine.
25 locals recommend
Cottage Bakery & Delicatessen
118 Pacific Ave SLong Beach - fantastic bakery and small deli with espresso machine.
Sadie and Josie's Bakery open in Long Beach on May 9, 2020. They specialize in sourdough bread that is spectacular. They have a business that is steadily growing while keeping the same family atmosphere! Expectations from everyone at Sadie and Josie's is to keep their high standards while growing and to get the word out about their Fresh Baked Breads, Pastries, Cakes, Pies and Candies. It is important to note that everything is made and baked at Sadie and Josie's Bakery which is noticeable as soon as you walk in the doors. Like Sadie and Josie say, "Scratch is not scratching the top of a box while opening it. Scratch is getting out the real butter, eggs, milk, sugar, flour, etc."
Sadie and Josie's Bakery
204 Pioneer RdSadie and Josie's Bakery open in Long Beach on May 9, 2020. They specialize in sourdough bread that is spectacular. They have a business that is steadily growing while keeping the same family atmosphere! Expectations from everyone at Sadie and Josie's is to keep their high standards while growing and to get the word out about their Fresh Baked Breads, Pastries, Cakes, Pies and Candies. It is important to note that everything is made and baked at Sadie and Josie's Bakery which is noticeable as soon as you walk in the doors. Like Sadie and Josie say, "Scratch is not scratching the top of a box while opening it. Scratch is getting out the real butter, eggs, milk, sugar, flour, etc."
This is a great local source for flavorful and authentic cuisine in Long Beach. Gluten-free chowder too! They have a comfortable family-friendly atmosphere, and exceptional service. Their extensive menu of expertly crafted dishes is sure to have exactly what you’re craving! Come on down and enjoy their delicious fish and chips, oyster options, and dine in services.
10 locals recommend
The Chowder Stop
203 Bolstad AveThis is a great local source for flavorful and authentic cuisine in Long Beach. Gluten-free chowder too! They have a comfortable family-friendly atmosphere, and exceptional service. Their extensive menu of expertly crafted dishes is sure to have exactly what you’re craving! Come on down and enjoy their delicious fish and chips, oyster options, and dine in services.
North Beach Tavern is an adults only, friendly, coastal tavern offering craft beer, PNW wines, seltzers, a full bar and many non-alcohol options! Also carryout and curbside for pizza, salads, burgers, chili and more! Pizza, beer and wine delivery available. Live music some nights.
8 locals recommend
North Beach Tavern
102 Pioneer RdNorth Beach Tavern is an adults only, friendly, coastal tavern offering craft beer, PNW wines, seltzers, a full bar and many non-alcohol options! Also carryout and curbside for pizza, salads, burgers, chili and more! Pizza, beer and wine delivery available. Live music some nights.
They have daily specials on food, Happy Hour Special Monday - Friday 4-6pm, karaoke on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 9pm-12am, free pool Sunday and yummy drinks. Also great pizza!
9 locals recommend
Long Beach Tavern
305 Pacific Ave SThey have daily specials on food, Happy Hour Special Monday - Friday 4-6pm, karaoke on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 9pm-12am, free pool Sunday and yummy drinks. Also great pizza!
Now called Colleen's Coffee House & Tapestry Rose Yarn Shop this is right on the Ocean Park beach approach.
8 locals recommend
Adelaide's Coffee & Sweet Shoppe
1024 Bay AveNow called Colleen's Coffee House & Tapestry Rose Yarn Shop this is right on the Ocean Park beach approach.
Family friendly pizza parlor that has been in business for more than 50 years. New owners continue serving 35 varieties of pizza with scratch made dough and sauce, gluten-free and vegan options, salad bar, breadsticks, dessert, beer, wine, and soda. Arcade games and big screen TV's.
6 locals recommend
Chico's Pizza Parlor
4304 Pacific WayFamily friendly pizza parlor that has been in business for more than 50 years. New owners continue serving 35 varieties of pizza with scratch made dough and sauce, gluten-free and vegan options, salad bar, breadsticks, dessert, beer, wine, and soda. Arcade games and big screen TV's.
Ocean Park - open 7:30 - 1:30 - delicious breakfasts, family dining, casual atmosphere. Home cooked meals. All about scratch!
Coastal Cafe
Ocean Park - open 7:30 - 1:30 - delicious breakfasts, family dining, casual atmosphere. Home cooked meals. All about scratch!
Ocean Park - Excellent small town dive bar atmosphere with three pool tables and a classic long shuffle table. Live karaoke on Saturdays. Frequented by the locals in town, all with welcoming attitudes. Friendly barkeeps. Prices are like the good old days, particularly on domestic draft from the tap. This is a cash only operation, so make sure you bring it along so you don't get hit with their ATM fees.
6 locals recommend
Doc's Tavern
1414 Bay AveOcean Park - Excellent small town dive bar atmosphere with three pool tables and a classic long shuffle table. Live karaoke on Saturdays. Frequented by the locals in town, all with welcoming attitudes. Friendly barkeeps. Prices are like the good old days, particularly on domestic draft from the tap. This is a cash only operation, so make sure you bring it along so you don't get hit with their ATM fees.
Tu Tu's Lunch Wagon
Ocean Park - Hawaiian food truck.
Seaview Biscuit Company
This place just opened in March 2024 and has delicious breakfast biscuits.
This is now on Bay Street in Ocean Park as of April 2024. She has really good comfort-type food.
Sierra's place
This is now on Bay Street in Ocean Park as of April 2024. She has really good comfort-type food.
Doogers Seafood & Grill
900 Pacific Ave SThis is now called Drop Anchor and has wonderful food and friendly staff.
This little place has delicious sandwiches and sometimes dinners. They have the best wine selection in town.
V's Coastal Market & Deli
This little place has delicious sandwiches and sometimes dinners. They have the best wine selection in town.
Ocean Park - Founded in 1885, when the area was still part of Washington Territory, and now thought to be the oldest continuing retail business in the state, Jack’s Country Store maintains traditions of rural America. Our general mercantile is the real thing, a fact that becomes immediately evident to first-time visitors who marvel at the wood floors, rolling track ladders, enormous oak showcases, rotary dial phones, and a beautiful stained glass ceiling, all functional fixtures in the store. Known far and wide for the huge inventory and broad array of merchandise, it is nearly impossible for two or more people to agree upon the single most unique feature of Jack’s Country Store. Food lovers have their favorites, including mouth-watering jerky, sausages, smoked salmon, and smoked oysters from our in-store smokehouse – treats so good that they helped them become one of the largest sellers of smokehouses in the nation.
32 locals recommend
Jack's Country Store Inc
26006 Vernon AveOcean Park - Founded in 1885, when the area was still part of Washington Territory, and now thought to be the oldest continuing retail business in the state, Jack’s Country Store maintains traditions of rural America. Our general mercantile is the real thing, a fact that becomes immediately evident to first-time visitors who marvel at the wood floors, rolling track ladders, enormous oak showcases, rotary dial phones, and a beautiful stained glass ceiling, all functional fixtures in the store. Known far and wide for the huge inventory and broad array of merchandise, it is nearly impossible for two or more people to agree upon the single most unique feature of Jack’s Country Store. Food lovers have their favorites, including mouth-watering jerky, sausages, smoked salmon, and smoked oysters from our in-store smokehouse – treats so good that they helped them become one of the largest sellers of smokehouses in the nation.