The town of Long Beach is located at the far end of Long Beach Peninsula. As the name suggests, the peninsula is known for the beach that fronts the Pacific Ocean. The endless stretch of sand is very appealing and a great place for walking but the waters can also be very dangerous with rip tides and undertows.
There are a number of other attractions and lots to explore in the Long Beach area, with lighthouses, museums, state parks, and all kinds of recreational opportunities from hiking and horseback riding to clamming.
The Cranberry Museum in Long Beach is a great place to learn everything you every wanted to know about cranberries. The museum discusses the history of the industry as well as the process of cultivating cranberries. Visitors can also enjoy a walking tour of the bogs and see the process first hand.
Marsh's Free Museum in Long Beach is a mish mash of oddities, reminiscent of a Ripley's Believe it or Not exhibit. Deformed skeletons, shrunken heads, descriptions and casts of all types of deformities and other strange things are what visitors can expect to find a Marsh's Free Museum.
Address: Marsh's Free Museum, 409 Pacific Avenue South, Long Beach, WA 98631, United States
Phone: 1 (360) 642-2188, Fax: 1 (360) 642-8177
The World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame is a unique attraction in Long Beach. Not only does the museum discuss the history of kites and kite making, it also focuses on kite fliers. In addition to the huge and colorful permanent collection of kites, the Kite Museum also features changing exhibits so there is always something new to see.
Address: World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Box 964, Long Beach, WA 98631, United States
Phone: 1 (360) 642-4020, Fax: 1 (360) 642-4020
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