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The fatbikes are coming! The fatbikes are coming! And we couldn’t be more excited! The fifth annual Northwest Fatbike Beach Meetup visits Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula on Sept. 19 for a 9 a.m. beach ride across the coast. Fatbikes have been around for more than 100 years, but their spike in popularity...

The original Lady Washington tall ship first reached the Pacific Northwest more than two centuries ago after leaving Boston Harbor in 1787 and embarking on an equator-crossing voyage around Cape Horn. More than two hundred years later, the iconic tall ship’s replica has become an ambassador of maritime and Pacific Northwest history...

Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula is famous for its weekend festivals, events, concerts and celebrations. But don’t forget about the rest of the week – savvy travelers can skip the lines and save some coin with midweek lodging reservations, meal deals and entertainment options across the peninsula. A handful of hotels...

Day one of a four-day tour: Arrival Reception with Mayor and City dignitaries Ocean view dinner Day two of a four-day tour: Oysterville Walking tour Sea Farm presentation and demonstration Catered box lunch at Schoolhouse Shopping at Store and Gift Shop Local artist Studio tour Cranberry Museum and Gift Shop...

Day one of a three day tour •    Oyster Farm •    Coffee and Cranberry Scones •    Interpretation of Oyster and Oyster Industry •    Walking tour of first Oyster settlement •    Hands on Demonstration of Oyster Shucking and Sample of product •    Box lunch from local restaurant featuring fresh baked breads...

“In the footsteps of the Corps of Discovery  – Ocian in View, Oh the Joy!” Day one of a two day tour •    Dismal Nitch with present day Chinookan Tribal Chair •    Station Camp and presentation by living historians •    Chinook Park – Dialogue between Corp of Discovery and Chinook...

Four Day Festival Day One: Red Carpet Welcome and Mayor’s Reception Dinner at Historic Pub Day Two: Tour of Oldest Community on Historical Register Oyster Farm tour and demonstration Lunch at local favorite Café Museum and cranberry bog tour Shopping for mementos Evening concert featuring world renowned artists Dessert and...

Long Beach Loyalty Days Celebration Suggested Itinerary: Day One – Arrive in Portland Oregon After checking into the host hotel, there will be time for tax free shopping at a Center near the hotel. Dinner will be on the passenger’s own as there are restaurants within walking distance from the...

Visitors can find unique historic homes throughout the Long Beach Peninsula, and Ocean Park is no exception. From a cabin made of salvaged wood to a house inspired by a childhood in Maine, see homes built by some of the area’s earliest residents in this Ocean Park walking tour. Be sure to...

From 1876 to 1899 the Knappton Cove site had housed the Eureka and Epicure Packing Company, a salmon cannery owned by Joseph Hume- the youngest of four Hume brothers who were salmon canning pioneers. Astoria residents, eager to distance themselves from contact with infected persons arriving on the west coast...

Crab Regulations This document is general information; sport crabbers are strongly encouraged to contact WDFW for the most current and complete regulations. Types of Crab (ID & Biology) Crab Fishing VIdeo Crabbing Equipment & Photos Crabbing Quiz Harvest Techniques Preparation Identifying Soft Shell Crab Several species of crab are found...

Those traveling to the Peninsula via Astoria and Portland have the opportunity to cross the spectacular Astoria-Megler Bridge, just 20 miles from the Long Beach Peninsula. Spanning the mighty Columbia River, the Astoria-Megler Bridge links the Oregon and Washington sections of the Pacific Coast Highway (U.S.101). The bridge stretches 4.1...