This beach is one of the closest Pacific Ocean beaches to Seattle and a favorite of local surfers. Not only does this area have a distinct family-friendly atmosphere, there are plenty of reasonably-priced hotel rooms and vacation rentals available.

The beach is a wide, long stretch of sand that's great for strolling. Pick up a colorful kite at one of the local shops and take advantage of the ocean breezes.
 
Experienced surfers flock to this beach and, with its sandy bottom and gradual slope, it's also great for beginners and a blast for boogie boarders. Westport has two surf shops that rent boards and wetsuits. Razor clams are plentiful here, and digging them is an art that doesn't take too much time to master. Bring along a shovel and pail, plan to get up at dawn, and partake in a local pastime. Rent a bike and ride the empty backroads to the miles of cranberry bogs along the shore, or start at the dock by the Viewing Tower and pedal along the 2.2-mile trail that leads to the lighthouse. A good bet on a cold day is building a beach fire with the abundant drift wood and settling in with a bottle of local vintage and some fresh catch of the day—the area is famous for its tasty crab, tuna, salmon, prawns, and oysters.