Did you know that Westport isn't all fishing? There are a number of fun activities and beaches to explore. You might want to stop by the Maritime Museum, or go take a look at Grays Harbor Lighthouse. If you like searching for rocks, sea shells, and the like, visit the South Jetty during low tide. If you can't find what you are looking for, stop by the viewing tower at the Marina. This will give you a terrific panoramic view of the Westport area!

POINTS OF INTEREST

Westport Maritime Museum - Home of the Destruction Island Lighthouse Lens. Our historic museum building was built in 1939 to serve as the Coast Guard's Lifeboat Station, Grays Harbor.

Westport Lighthouse State Park - is a 212-acre day-use park on the shore of the Pacific Ocean. The historic Westport Lighthouse is adjacent to the park. A concrete boardwalk offering a panoramic view of the sea traverses the primary dune, connecting this park with Westhaven State Park, 1.3 miles away.

Furford Cranberry Museum - Explore the history of the Cranberry Coast at the Furford Cranberry Museum. Introduced to settlers by local Native Americans, the tasty cranberry is grown and harvested in the colorful bogs of the Southwest Washington coast.

Birdwatching - Grays Harbor Estuary - Grays Harbor, located on the west coast of the State of Washington, is one of two major estuaries on the Washington coast. The estuary is a nursery ground and passageway for a vast array of living resources and an important link in the migratory patterns of many fish and wildlife species. Grays Harbor is of critical importance to migrating shorebirds, including as many as 24 species.

The Willapa River Trail stretches more than 5 miles along the Willapa River and Ellis Slough. The Trail is part of a 57-mile-long trail project entitled the Willapa Hills State Trail. Finding prime bird watching spots is simple; just take a walk along the rivers or bay! You’re sure to be rewarded with close encounters with bald eagles, blue heron, or kingfishers, and if you’re really lucky you may see a marbled murrelet whizzing by.

Bottle Beach State Park is a 75-acre day-use park with 6,000 feet of shoreline near Westport. The Bottle Beach Interpretive Trail consists of a trailhead and parking lot, 0.7 miles of ADA-accessible trail, three wildlife viewing platforms or blinds and approximately 9.5 acres of habitat restoration, including removal of invasive plant species and appropriate replacement of native plants. The facilities focus visitation on a carefully located and screened trail, and viewing platforms and blinds minimize disturbance to shorebirds. The site also includes interpretive panels to enrich the visitor experience and increase awareness of proper birding etiquette, such as keeping voices low and avoiding sudden movement.

Kayaking, Canoeing, and Boating - There are many great paddling and boating opportunities within Grays Harbor County providing spectacular views of rocky beaches, majestic trees, and wildlife at play.

Here is a little list of THINGS TO DO in and around the Westport/Grayland area. Some are seasonal, some are free, and some cost money, but they are all FUN!