Arcadia Court Hotel, Long Beach WA - Call Toll Free 1-877-642-2613

Activities & Attractions

Come to the Arcadia Court Hotel for a friendly and affordable
vacation just three short blocks to the center of town
and the World’s Longest Beach Arch
at the Bolstad Beach Approach.

Peninsula photos courtesy of Wayne O'Neil, Shawn Wells, Carol Bechard, Liz Dauw, & the Bruland Family.

405 Ocean Beach Blvd North, Long Beach, WA 98631 • Tel: (360) 642-2613

		Long Beach has a lot to offer … Fine Restaurants & Casual Cafes Museums & Interpretive Centers Bird and Whale Watching Boardwalk and Dune Trails National & State Parks Kiting Golfing Biking Horseback Riding Festivals and Holiday Celebrations
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Some Activities and Attractions Nearby

Discovery Trail Arcadia Court is just a block away from the Discovery Trail, which runs from Ilwaco through Long Beach. Mostly paved, the Trail is an excellent walking or biking route with a great view of the ocean for the Long Beach and Seaview stretch. Benches and statues commemorating the Lewis and Clark Expedition make for an interesting meander and provide wonderful picnicking spots. Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center The Lewis & Clark Expedition successfully ended on the Long Beach Peninsula with their discovery of the Pacific Ocean. Original journal entries, photo murals, artwork and displays depict not only the exciting and difficult journey of the explorers, but also the many contributions made by the Native American communities along the way.		Cape Disappointment and North Head Lighthouses The Cape Disappointment Lighthouse has guarded the “Graveyard of the Pacific” at the Southwestern tip of Washington State since 1856. The North Head Lighthouse was built in 1898 to provide safer passage to ships approaching from the North. The views to sea from either point are awe-inspiring in any weather. Nahcotta and Ostyerville Nahcotta is named for the Chinook Indian Chief Nahcati. The Willapa Bay Interpretive Center, which is designed as a replica of an oyster station, offers one of the few publicly-owned points of access to the shores of Willapa Bay. Oysterville was awarded a place on the National Register of Historic Places for its 19th Century oyster boom and bust – the town’s fortunes rose and fell with the discovery and later exhausting of the supply of the delectable bivalves. Oysterville has since made a tasty comeback and is once again a center of oyster production.

The World Kite Museum & Kitefest The World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame is the country’s only museum dedicated to the history of kites, their makers, and flyers. January welcomes the Windless Kite Festival, held indoors. Arcadia Court's the place to be in mid-August when the largest International Kite Festival in the world is held just a quick walk up the street at the Bolstad Beach Approach.
Happenings All Year Long

Razor Clamming Digging for razor clams is a seasonal activity for the whole family to enjoy. Check with the WDFW for the current approved tide dates, regulations and licensing requirements. Bring or rent a clam shovel and container in which to keep your clams. In fall and winter, when clam tides occur after dark, the sight of diggers working by lantern light is truly breathtaking.

		Loyalty Days Two parades are held on the first weekend of May in this, the longest-running Loyalty Days in the country. Featuring clowns, music, Coast Guard displays and fun! Saturday the parade takes place in nearby Ilwaco, and on Sunday, the action takes place about a block away in downtown Long Beach.

Fourth of July Fireworks over the ocean! Topping off an array of activities celebrating the holiday, the official show is just off the boardwalk - but many "independent contractors" bring their own fireworks and set them off a safe distance from the dunes before and after.

		Jake the Alligator Man Perhaps the wackiest celebration on the Long Beach Peninsula, Jake the Alligator Man's Annual 75th Birthday Party features a Bachelor Party and pin-up contest, car show, bands, pirates, and of course, cake! Come enjoy one of the zaniest times the town offers! The festivities take place August 3-4 this year!

Rod Run to the End of the World September welcomes the Rod Run to the End of the World - where you can see an amazing array of classic and antique cars. Many have been "souped up" and a number have been restored to their original condition. The cruising never stops during this event the weekend after Labor Day!

		Christmas at the Port & New Year's Every Christmas, the Port of Ilwaco hosts the World's Tallest Crab Pot Christmas Tree and a lighted boat parade. Throughout December you can enjoy any number of concerts, carolers, and exhibits. At midnight on New Year's fireworks light up the Pacific to get the next year off to a brilliant start. It's an excellent chance to bundle up with someone you love!