This 15-mile long peninsula is right on the coast of Washington's far southwestern edge which is north of the mouth of the Columbia River within the Pacific County. A map for the trail is at the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau in Seaview as well as some local shops around. The trail takes on an easy to difficult path on a sandy beach. Sometimes vehicles get stuck which may cost at least $ 80 for a towing service. For more information about the trail, you may check it with the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau at the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
To take this trip, air down the vehicle's tires to 15 psi and stay on the firm wet sand sections. Never drive on clam beds and it is safer to drive during low tide. Neverheless, the beach is considered a state highway where all road rules apply. The highlight on this beachside trip is the Long Beach itself which is the world's longest drive-capable beach. It is also know for clam digging and fishing hanging on the season and every August, an international kite festival is also held here. To get here, take the US 101 onto SR 103 which is Columbia River's northern section. Along SR 103 there are 8 beach access points here namely Seaview (38th Place), Long Beach (10th St. SW, Bolstad Ave. and N. 14th St.), Cranberry Road (between Long Beach and Loomis Lake State Park), Klipsan Beach (225th St.), Ocean Park (Bay Ave.), and the Oysterville Road. The remote access roads on this trail are at the Cranberry Road, Oysterville, and the Klipsan Beach.
The rest stops here are at the campfires which are allowed at least 150 feet from the shoreline. However, camping overnight at the beach is not allowed. Nearheless, there are camping and lodging facilities just along the beach. The surf on this area is too dangerous for swimming as well as the ocean being too cold.
Most road trippers on this trail do not really drive the whole stretch and would normally just use one of the access road. Mostly, visitors come by for fishing, horseback riding, biking, and strolling. So, as you drive along the trail, you may just end up with some leisure activities by the beach instead of driving the whole trail where you take the risk of your vehicle getting stuck in the sand. Just also be cautious during the drive as the tide could get high fast without you knowing it. Keep in mind to stay out of the dry and soft sand as the vehicle is more susceptible to get stuck in this kind.
