Fave northwest coastal destination notes increase in twenty somethings, friend reunions and international visitors   LONG BEACH PENINSULA, Wash. – August 29, 2012 – Higher gas prices and a wet spring have not dampened lodging revenues for Southwest Washington’s Long... Read More

Trail system marked by paved 8.5-mile coastal gem LONG BEACH PENINSULA, WA – Well known for razor clamming, charter fishing, bird watching and 28 miles of wide-open beach, Southwest Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula also boasts an impressive system of trails.... Read More

Colorful, entertaining celebration of all things kites takes place on Southwest Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula  LONG BEACH, Wash. – June 26, 2012  – Featured kite flyers from as far away as Germany and Japan, along with other renowned flyers, kite... Read More

Melding two great joys of summer – listening to live music and eating outdoors, Blues and Seafood (Aug. 17 & 18) and Jazz & Oysters (Aug. 19) take center stage in a lively line up of events on Southwest Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula. These and other food and/or music events are scheduled into November 2012 at this sought-out vacation destination.

Bonus Chinook season slated for June 9 through 22 for salmon fishing off Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula   LONG BEACH PENINSULA, Wash. – May 29, 2012 – Salmon fishing season is looking very promising for sports fisherman and charter boat... Read More

Annual ceremony marks the beginning of boating season WHAT:     An annual, traditional observance to bless boaters and all those who have lost their lives at sea. The ceremony involves a non-denominational blessing by a minister from the Peninsula Church Center, a... Read More

U.S. Coast Guard Fly Over kicks off Sunday’s Grand Parade WHAT: Festivities to commemorate the observance of Loyalty Day, an opportunity endorsed by Woodrow Wilson for foreign-born citizens to show their loyalty to this country. Event highlights include the following: Grand... Read More

Southwest Washington beach destination offers affordable choice for summertime fun LONG BEACH PENINSULA, Wash. – May 1, 2012 – Families looking for fun and affordable events to enjoy this summer will find several that fit the bill on the Long... Read More

Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau announces main events for 2012 LONG BEACH PENINSULA, Wash. – March 22, 2012 – From wild mushrooms to cranberries, jazz to chamber music, beach games for dogs to half marathons for chowder, events on Washington’s... Read More

Willapa Bay native returns home to promote Washington Coast of her childhood LONG BEACH PENINSULA, Wash. – March 9, 2012 – Seattle-based marketing professional, Andi Day will return to the county of her childhood to head up the Long Beach... Read More

Oysters grow fat as Pacific Ocean floods famed estuary twice daily with incoming tide   LONG BEACH PENINSULA, WA – March 7, 2012 — Long Beach Peninsula chefs and anyone that knows their oysters agree that oysters are tastiest after... Read More

Doran and other skilled flyers wow crowds with stunts, tricks and choreographed kite ballet   LONG BEACH, Wash., – December 29, 2011 – Connor Doran, audience favorite in Season 5 of “America’s Got Talent,” will join other celebrated flyers at... Read More

This year’s annual lecture series is hosted by the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum   LONG BEACH PENINSULA, Wash. – October  2011 – A Guest Lecture by noted author, Dr. Douglas Deur will lead off this year’s ‘Ocian in View’ weekend... Read More

Fall food festivals on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula cater to a Dine At The Source crowd LONG BEACH PENINSULA, Wash. – October 2011– Fall on the Long Beach Peninsula finds farmers flooding their bogs, floating berries and crating them off,... Read More

Public welcome for demonstrations, workshops, competitions, lighted night fly, mass ascensions, and more LONG BEACH, Wash. – August 4, 2011 – Celebrating the delight of flying kites on the beach, the Washington State International Kite Festival welcomes kite enthusiasts to... Read More

Back-to-back music and food events fill weekend leading into kite festival LONG BEACH PENINSULA, Wash. – August 4, 2011 – Anticipate a great summer weekend of live music and great food on the Long Beach Peninsula with back-to-back crowd-pleasing events... Read More

See top cowboys and cowgirls compete in eight exciting events at the 66th Annual Northwest Professional Rodeo, July 30 and 31 LONG BEACH, Wash. – July 10, 2011 – The region’s top cowboys and cowgirls will parade through downtown Long... Read More

Family-friendly event features activities in town and at the beach LONG BEACH, Wash. – June 21, 2011 – Sandsations, a sand extravaganza, invites competitors and spectators alike to Long Beach, Wash., from July 20 through 24. This family-friendly event includes... Read More

No-fee puppy and senior events and pizza party will kick off the games on June 24, from 4 to 7PM LONG BEACH PENINSULA, Wash. – May 17, 2011 – Doggie Olympic Games, a fun and friendly competition for dogs of... Read More

New, weekly market connects buyers with farmers, foragers, fisherman and those that produce edible products in this food-abundant region LONG BEACH, Wash. – April 22, 2011 – The new Columbia-Pacific Farmers’ Market, a Friday afternoon market in downtown Long Beach,... Read More