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Long Beach Peninsula offers so much that one visit is just not enough. For Canadians, even with the devalued dollar, the US still represents a travel bargain.
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10 Things to Do (and Eat) on Long Beach Peninsula
Sometimes when you travel, you just want a chill retreat, am I right? No hordes of tourists, no Ripley’s Believe it or Not, no overpriced Segway tours…Just some time on the beach, a good book, and a little nature to make you feel alive again. Well Long Beach Peninsula is the place to be.
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First off, book yourself a stay at Adrift Hotel: Because a lot of hotels claim to be green, but Adrift actually is. Much of the modern decor is made from recycled wood, they use solar to power most of their basic electricity needs, utilize rainwater collection, and use non-toxic biodegradable cleaning products. Plus, they have recycle bins in all of the rooms (!), they offer free bikes for guests to borrow, and there's a free coffee and tea bar with a few vegan snacks available for purchase. Pets are even welcome!
Next, Take a walk the Discovery Trail: It’s 8.5 miles long and runs alongside the beach most of the way. It stretches all the way to Cape Disappointment State Park (which is the best name for a state park ever!) and North Head Lighthouse.
Maybe you don't think you care to learn about cranberries, but how do you know until you do? The Cranberry Museum is open year-round and you can learn about the history and process of cranberry farming and then stock up on all the cranberry paraphernalia (including actual cranberries) in the gift shop. It's not a big museum and it's free, so it's worth a stop. Then, if you happen to be in town during the first two weekends of October or thereabouts, ask who's harvesting. If you're lucky, you'll be directed to one of the many cranberry bogs on Long Beach Peninsula where you can marvel at the harvesting operation.
Beaches, hiking trails, lighthouses, viewpoints...it's all at Cape Disappointment State Park. You'll need a Discover Pass, which costs $11.50 for a day pass or $35 for the year, but it's good for all the state parks in Washington (including nearby Fort Columbia and Leadbetter Point State Parks), so explore away.
Locals love the wide beach along the peninsula. You'll find them meandering at all hours of the day and night, but they seem to especially love taking in the sunrise. Personally, I only watch the sunrise when I've accidentally booked a 6 am flight, but you do you. I'm more of a bring-a-book-and-bask-in-the-sun kind of beachgoer, myself.
When it’s time to nosh, you’ve got a couple of options for vegan fare.
At the Shelburne Restaurant & Pub we were impressed to find at least three vegan items on the menu, all marked clearly. It's a rare thing to find tasty vegan nachos with vegan queso at a conventional restaurant, but the chef clearly knows what's up.
The Pickled Fish at Adrift Hotel doesn’t have much in the way of vegan options listed on their brekky, lunch or dinner menu, but a quick inquiry proved that the restaurant knew their way around a vegan dish and the kitchen was more than happy to accommodate. Doesn’t hurt to ask!
On a sunny day, order at the window of Roots and take your goods to go or sit on the patio in front of the little juice shack and enjoy the sunshine. Smoothies and acai bowls are plentiful and diverse.
If spirits are your thing, stop by Adrift Distillers for a tasting or a bottle. You can do single tastings for $1 each and learn all about their process and grab a bottle of cranberry liqueur made from local cranberries! There's also gin, vodka and white whiskey and since it’s right next door to Adrift Hotel, you don’t even have to call an Uber if you go a little overboard on the booze.
North Jetty Brewing is The one and only brewery on Long Beach Peninsula. Get a flight to sample a whole handful of their offerings or fill a growler and take it to go.
Enough to get you started? Have your own favorite things to do in Long Beach? Share them in the comments below! Wander on!
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