Washington State is beautiful and there are so many things to do and see. If you are going to be vacationing here, be sure to visit the Grayland/Westport area for a delightful experience. Here are a few things that you might enjoy.

Accommodations

The latest trend in holiday accommodations is fantasy cabins. Though a variety can be found world wide, Washington State offers a wide variety of option where you can enjoy a family vacation, a romantic weekend getaway, or a second honeymoon.

Shipwreck at Taboo Lagoon

This fantasy cabin is great for either a second honeymoon or a romantic getaway. The structure is a bamboo hut that is decorated in shipwreck and deserted island décor. The kitchen is small and includes a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and barbecue. The bath is a pool beneath an exquisite waterfall. Shipwreck at Taboo Lagoon sleeps two.

Goldilocks and 300 Bears

We all loved the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears as children. At this unique holiday accommodation, you will be sharing your living space with 300 of the endearing creatures. Be sure to track them all down during your stay.

A microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker can be found in the small kitchen. Throw a steak on the barbecue for a delicious meal. The deck is covered so you can sit outside well protected from the sun, or relax as a gentle rain is falling. Be sure to have a fun game of chess on the eight foot square chess board. The pieces are none other than bears that have been handcrafted from wood.

Sleeping quarters include a queen sized hand carved bed that includes a full size trundle bed. Goldilocks and the 300 bears sleep two to four people. The cabin is a delightful place to stay and will be enjoyed by both the young and the young at heart.

Jungle Treehouse Cabin

Remember the adventure book Swiss Family Robinson. Every kid read it. Well, not you can stay in a jungle treehouse just like the one that the Robinson family occupied. The handcrafted furniture and hand painted wall décor are all jungle themed. Relax on the covered porch and sleep in the “jungle bedroom” that is beautifully decorated. The “treehouse bedroom” is perfect for children of all ages. They will love climbing into the treehouse for a good night’s sleep or to pass their time playing. The accommodation is cozy and comfortable.

Jardin d’ Amor

Amor is the French word for love and when it is in the air, invite your sweetheart on a romantic getaway where you will stroll in the “Garden of Love.” This fantasy cabin is the perfect spot for a second honeymoon and is a secluded spot surrounded by lush vegetation. You will feel as if you’ve entered another world. You can wine and dine that special someone in total privacy or enjoy a drink at the Tiki Bar.

The Jardin d’ Armor is especially designed for lovers and sleeps two adults. It has a mini kitchen that includes a coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator. This is a perfect fantasy getaway.

Queen Knight’s Inn

Have you ever wanted to enjoy a secluded beach castle? If so, this is the fantasy cabin for you. The décor is castle-themed and exquisite hand painted murals grace the walls. The cabin is located on the beach and has a full kitchen as well as a blender, coffee maker, and microwave. The dining room has been decorated in a romantic castle theme. The bedroom sleeps two adults and is a perfect spot for a romantic getaway or a second honeymoon.

Rustic Two Story Cabin

If you enjoy a rustic accommodation, this beautiful two story cabin is a perfect spot for your vacation. It’s a cozy and comfortable place that offers all the comforts of home. The amenities include laundry facilities, a full sized kitchen, cable TV, a covered porch and a barbecue. All furniture is handcrafted and includes two magnificent rocking chairs, tables and beds. Sit on the covered porch in the evening and watch the sunset from a handcrafted wooden swing. The master bedroom is under the rafters in the second story and the bunk beds are great if you’re bringing the kids along.

Activities

Charter an air boat for some ocean fun, take the kids to a cranberry farm when they’re in season or spend the weekend enjoying some of the best fishing in the US. The entire family can spend a full day beachcombing, bicycling, hiking, canoeing or exploring the nature trails and other attractions in the area. Take in one of the many festivals that take place from January to December. Whatever you chose, your experience will be memorable.

The geological location of the area and the Native history of the State come alive at a wide range of galleries and museums of the area. Be sure to check out all activities in the area to have an awesome vacation.

Bicycling

Both Grayland and Westport affords a spectacular bicycling experience. The country roads of Grayland are scenic and wind next to cranberry bogs. If you’re the adventuresome type, be sure to cycle and explore the many logging roads in the area.

Bird Watching

The sand dunes, tidal flats and heavily wooded areas of Grayland and Westport provide an awesome bird watching experience. Watch a wide range of bird species in their natural habitat. Be sure to bring along a pair of binoculars and your camera to view and photograph these beautiful winged creatures that bring life and color to the area. See a variety of loons, grebes, brown pelicans, turkey vultures, snow geese, swans and more. If you are a bird enthusiast, you will be delighted with what you see around Grayland and Westport.

Beaches

The Grayland area provides visitors access to miles of public beaches. Swim, play in the sand or wade in the water as the surf pounds to the shore. For easy access, visit the southern section of the beach, which enables you to drive your car right to the water.

Fish the Boat Basin

During the fall, the boat basin is open to fishermen who’d like to land a gigantic salmon. It’s a great thrill to watch these magnificent fish as you wait for them to hit your lure or take the bait. There are a wide variety of other fish species in these waters as well. Allow kids to fish from the docks where they will catch perch. Bait your hook with sand shrimps and cast it near the pilings to catch larger perch.

In spring, you can fish for herring in the boat basin. To catch them, you will need a small hook, or rig several small hooks to your line. When the herring bite, chances are you will catch more than one. Bring along a bucket in which to put your catch. Herring are usually between six and nine inches in length and the daily catch limit is ten pounds per person. Herrings travel in huge schools and are fun to catch. At certain times of the year, they are so plentiful that they saturate the complete boat basin.

The Westport Boardwalk

In the Westport dock area, at the end of Neddie Rose Drive, is a scenic boardwalk and it’s one thing you won’t want to miss. Bring along your camera for magnificent photos of Gray’s Harbor and the boats that come in and out of Westport marina. The boardwalk is a delightful area frequented by both fishermen and sightseers. It’s one of the busiest places in Westport, but a delight to people of all ages.

Clam Digging

Grayland and North Cove are great places to dig for razor clams. They’re delicious and the entire family will have lots of fun digging them. Seasons for razor clams vary, so be sure to check with the Department of Fish and Wildlife before you set out on your clam digging excursion. Heavy fines are implemented if you are caught digging clams out of season.

Charter Fishing

If you love to fish, charter a boat for a day of thrills. Trips include bottom fishing, as well as fishing for tuna, halibut and salmon. If you want a great experience, charter a whale watching tour.

Boogie Boarding

If you’re the adventuresome type or like living on the edge, try boogie boarding in Westport in the area just north of the marina. For those who enjoy a more challenging boogie board experience, ride the big waves near the South Jetty. Be sure to check ocean conditions and weather before heading out to ensure safe and positive boogie boarding fun.

Crab Gear

If you are in Westport in December, be sure to visit the dock area where you will see thousands of Dungeness crab pots. The season starts in December, when your can see the pots; in winter they are out in the ocean collecting crabs. The pots are packed away in spring, where they remain until the following season. You can rent crab pots during the season to try your luck at crab fishing. Bait is available at a variety of places in town and is easy to find. If you’ve never seen crab fishermen preparing for the season, you will be delighted with this experience.

Cranberry Farms

Be sure to drive by or visit the cranberry farms around Grayland. You can drive right up to the bogs and learn so much about this tasty fruit when it’s in season. Cranberries are harvested in September and October each year.

Cranberry Museum

Visit the cranberry museum in Furfurd to learn intriguing facts about the delicious and nutritious fruit. Learn how the fruit grows, how it is propagated and how the cranberry farmers harvest the fruit.

Elk Grazing

Magnificent elk can often be seen grazing a quarter mile west of the Elk River bridge and across the road from the Ocean Spray cranberry processing plant. If you have never seen elk free-grazing, you’re in for an awesome experience.

John’s River Wildlife Area

Leave Westport and just after you cross the John’s River bridge, take the first right and follow the road to the river and then to the John’s River Wildlife Area. This is a great place to fish for trout, launch a boat or, in the lowlands, watch free-grazing elk. This is a great outdoor experience.

Go-Karts

The kids will love a bit of fun on the go-karts and there are two tracks in Westport. One is at the Westport Family Fun Center and the other is located at the Breakers Motel.

Fly a Kite

The Grayland/Westport area is a great place for kite flying because of the consistent northwesterly winds. Kids will love watching their kits ride high in the sky. If you don’t have a kite of your own to bring along, you can pick one up at almost any shop in the area and there’s hundreds of places that are safe for kiting.

Grays Harbor Lighthouse

The Grays Harbor Lighthouse is rich in history and legends. It’s more than a century old and is the tallest lighthouse on the coast of Washington. The lighthouse takes part in the US Lighthouse Society’s Passport Program, so remember to get your passport stamped while visiting.

Rock Hound Alert

At the north end of the beach in Westport, approximately one mile south of the South Jetty, the beach is covered with rocks. Visit at low tide, stroll along and look for agates. All rock hounds will love searching for these beautiful stones and there are a nice variety of other rocks as well.

Miniature Golf

Have a fun time at the two miniature golf courses in the area. One is located at the Westport Family Fun Center; the other, which is the most challenging, is at the Kenanna RV Park in Grayland. Whichever you chose, the entire family will have lots of putting fun at these beautifully maintained courses.

Nature Trails

There is a beautiful nature trail at Grayland State Park. It is an enjoyable and a way for the kids to get rid of pent-up energy. There’s a fantastic nature trail at Twin Harbors State Park. Be sure to walk them both for awesome nature experiences.

Oyster Beds

When you approach the Elk River Bridge, look to the north when the tide is low to see the area’s oyster beds. If you’ve never seen an oyster bed, it is an interesting sight.

Old Whaling Station

In bygone days, whaling was legal in the State of Washington. Just upstream from the Elk River Bridge is the old whaling station. Since whaling is now illegal, this site is historically significant, though it has been allowed to deteriorate. Even in its present condition, it is still an intriguing sight.

Scuba Diving

If you enjoy scuba diving, bring along your gear. The ocean in the Westport area is alive with life and the sea creatures will make your dive worthwhile. Diving in this area is an awesome experience and one you won’t want to miss.

Shell Collecting

Comb the beach from South Jetty to Tokeland at low tide. An abundance of shells wash up on the beach. Kids will especially enjoy this activity and will pick up a nice collection of various shells.

Shoalwater Bay Casino

If you enjoy gaming, be sure to visit the Shoalwater Bay Casino. They have a wide variety of both slot machines and table games. Who knows, you might even go home a little richer.

Storm Watching

Are you a storm watcher? Is there nothing you enjoy better than a good storm where lightning flashes across the sky, thunder roars and rain pours down in buckets? If you enjoy watching a ferocious storm, visit the Grayland/Westport area in the winter months. This is the time when the Pacific gets rough and watching the surf pound to shore is a most rewarding experience, as swells often reach a height of 25 feet.

South Jetty

The South Jetty stops erosion and provides a natural habitat for thousands of sea life species. Be sure to walk out on the Jetty for a spectacular panoramic view.

Seafood

If you are in Westport, check the docks to see if there is fresh seafood for sale. Vendors set up shop here at various times of the year. If not, drop by one of the seafood markets to pick up your favorite fresh seafood.

RV Parks

You can park your RV in one of the State parks in the area, or stop at one of the many RV parks. There are lots to choose from, so pick the one that you think you will enjoy the best.

Restaurants

There are a wide variety of restaurants in the area that offer delicious cuisine. For a glimpse in to the past, eat at the Totem Drive-In, located at 2411 North Nyhus, Westport.

Stop by a Whale of a Cone and treat the family to a mouth watering ice cream treat. The ice cream is heavenly and some of the best in the US.

Check out the area for Chinese restaurants, pizzerias, Italian eateries and more. It can all be found in the Grayland/Westport area.

There are so many choices in the Grayland/Westport area that you will have a difficult time deciding which sights to see. Once you visit this part of Washington State, you will want to return again and again.