Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

Beautiful roadside stop!! #nature #sunset #washington
Beautiful roadside stop!! #nature #sunset #washington
Mudflats Willapa National Wildlife Refuge preserves many of unique ecosystems including salt marshes, muddy tideflats, rain drenched old growth forests, and coastal dunes and beaches. Freshwater marshes and grasslands are found along the southern shore of Willapa Bay. (June 2019)
We took the scenic route home from Canon Beach, OR. Feb '16. Nokia Windows phone, Adobe Photoshop Express.

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The boardwalk with its blend of art and science is not to be missed.

Popular places to visit

Long Beach Ferris Wheel at Dusk Beyond Palm Trees

Long Beach Carnival Park

Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Long Beach Carnival Park during your trip to Long Beach. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Long Beach Carnival Park
Marsh\'s Free Museum featuring interior views

Marsh's Free Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Marsh's Free Museum during your trip to Long Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Marsh's Free Museum
Gray Whale Skeleton featuring tranquil scenes

Gray Whale Skeleton

Find out about the history of Long Beach when you spend time at Gray Whale Skeleton. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Gray Whale Skeleton
View of wooden boardwalk trail across the beach grass wetland, leading to the beach; Longbeach, Washington, United States of America

Long Beach Boardwalk

Explore the great outdoors at Long Beach Boardwalk, a lovely green space in Long Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Long Beach Boardwalk
Pacific Ocean coast on a cold summer day, cloudy day on a rocky beach, Pacific Ocean coast in Washington state, near Seattle

Pacific Pines State Park

You can take time to visit Pacific Pines State Park during your travels to Ocean Park. Wander the beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Pacific Pines State Park
Only 20 minutes from Astoria OR and 10 minutes from Long Beach. Enjoy the Saturday market along the waterfront, go fishing, or start here on your 8 mile walk or bike ride of the Discovery Trail. Don't let the gray clouds concern you, this is not uncommon.

Port of Ilwaco

Explore the waterfront in Ilwaco with a trip to Port of Ilwaco. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Ilwaco

Best Lodging Options Near Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

Chautauqua Resort & Conference Center

Chautauqua Resort & Conference Center

2 out of 5
304 NW 14th St Long Beach WA
Chautauqua Resort & Conference Center
Beachfront Cabin W/ Pvt Trail To Beach

Beachfront Cabin W/ Pvt Trail To Beach

LONG BEACH WA
Beachfront Cabin W/ Pvt Trail To Beach
Ocean-front Cedar Cabin, Horse/Dog friendly, Birdwatcher's paradise!

Ocean-front Cedar Cabin, Horse/Dog friendly, Birdwatcher's paradise!

Long Beach WA
Ocean-front Cedar Cabin, Horse/Dog friendly, Birdwatcher's paradise!
Inn at the Sea

Inn at the Sea

2.5 out of 5
115 3rd St SW Long Beach WA
Inn at the Sea
The Breakers

The Breakers

3 out of 5
210 26th Avenue Northwest Long Beach WA
The Breakers
The Fireside Inn

The Fireside Inn

3 out of 5
1401 Pacific Ave Long Beach WA
The Fireside Inn
Adrift Hotel

Adrift Hotel

4 out of 5
409 Sid Snyder Dr. Long Beach WA
Adrift Hotel
The Coastal Inn and Suites

The Coastal Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
620 Pacific Ave South Long Beach WA
The Coastal Inn and Suites
The Seaview Cottages

The Seaview Cottages

3 out of 5
3728 Pacific Way Seaview WA
The Seaview Cottages
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