Long Beach Peninsula - wikipedia Long Beach Peninsula Long Beach Peninsula The Long Beach Peninsula is an arm of land in western Washington state. It is bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean, the south by the Columbia River, and the east by Willapa Bay. Leadbetter Point State Park and Willapa National Wildlife Refuge are at the northern tip of the peninsula, Cape Disappointment State Park, formerly known as Fort Canby State Park is at the southern end, and in between is Pacific Pines State Park. Cape Disappointment, part of the Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks west of Ilwaco, was the westernmost terminus for the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and a monument designed by Maya Lin as part of the Confluence Project was dedicated there in 2005. The Long Beach Peninsula is known for its continuous sand beaches on the Pacific Ocean side, 28 miles ( 45 km ) in extent, claimed to be the longest beach in the United States. Because of the fine beaches, it is a popular vacation destination for people from Seattle, Washington, 165 miles ( 266 km ) distant, and Portland, Oregon, 115 miles ( 185 km ) distant. The peninsula is located entirely within Pacific County, Washington. Contents 1 Economy 2 Notes 3 Cities and towns 4 External links Economy The principal industry of the Long Beach Peninsula has become tourism, though fishing, crabbing, oyster farming, and cranberry farming are also important components of the local economy. The Long Beach Peninsula is located on the west side of the Willapa Bay, considered the number one producer of farmed oysters in the United States and among the top five producers worldwide. The Long Beach Peninsula has become one of the most popular tourism destinations in the State of Washington and has attracted visitors from all over North America. As one of the final destinations of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, several television specials have brought publicity to this area. A multitude of events and festivals are held throughout the year including the Washington State International Kite Festival, the Sandsations sandcastle sculpting competition, and the annual The Rod Run to the End of the World, which attracts thousands of visitors on the weekend following Labor Day. Notes Jump up ^ `` Confluence Project ''. The Confluence Project. Retrieved 2009 - 01 - 08. Jump up ^ `` World Kite Museum ''. World Kite Museum. Retrieved 2009 - 01 - 08. Jump up ^ `` Annual Sand Stations Sandcastle Competition ''. Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. Retrieved 2009 - 01 - 08. Jump up ^ `` Rod Run Weekend to the End of the World ''. Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. Retrieved 2009 - 01 - 08. Cities and towns Ilwaco Long Beach Nahcotta Ocean Park Oysterville Seaview External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Long Beach Peninsula. Long Beach Peninsula Tourist / Visitor Info Website Coordinates : 46 ° 27 ′ 36 '' N 124 ° 02 ′ 35 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 46.46000 ° N 124.04306 ° W ﻿ / 46.46000 ; - 124.04306 State of Washington Olympia ( capital ) Topics Cities Towns Census - designated places Federal lands Indian reservations History Geography Earthquakes People Music Parks Highways Symbols Tourist attractions Society Culture Crime Demographics Economy Education Politics Politics Government Law Governors Legislature Legislative districts Senate House Legislative initiatives Popular initiatives Congressional delegation Congressional districts City governments State agencies Agriculture Archaeology and Historic Preservation Commerce Corrections Early Learning Ecology Employment Security Enterprise Services Financial Institutions Fish and Wildlife Health Higher Education Coordinating Board Information Services Labor and Industries Licensing Military Natural Resources Parks Institute for Public Policy Public Stadium Authority Public Disclosure Commission Retirement Systems Revenue Services for the Blind Social and Health Services Transportation Utilities and Transportation Regions Western Kitsap Peninsula Long Beach Peninsula Olympic Peninsula Puget Sound San Juan Islands Skagit Valley Eastern / Inland Central Washington Columbia Plateau Methow Valley Okanogan Country Palouse Yakima Valley Shared Cascade Range Columbia Gorge Columbia River Largest cities Seattle Spokane Tacoma Vancouver Bellevue Kent Everett Renton Yakima Federal Way Spokane Valley Kirkland Bellingham Kennewick Auburn Pasco Marysville Lakewood Redmond Shoreline Richland Metropolitan areas Greater Seattle Greater Spokane Tri-Cities Wenatchee metropolitan area Greater Portland and Vancouver Counties Adams Asotin Benton Chelan Clallam Clark Columbia Cowlitz Douglas Ferry Franklin Garfield Grant Grays Harbor Island Jefferson King Kitsap Kittitas Klickitat Lewis Lincoln Mason Okanogan Pacific Pend Oreille Pierce San Juan Skagit Skamania Snohomish Spokane Stevens Thurston Wahkiakum Walla Walla Whatcom Whitman Yakima Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Long_Beach_Peninsula&oldid=738233161 '' Categories : Beaches of Washington ( state ) Landforms of Pacific County, Washington Peninsulas of Washington ( state ) Talk Contents About Wikipedia Deutsch فارسی Français Edit links This page was last edited on 7 September 2016, at 18 : 36. 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Question: which state is the home to the longest beach in the united states
Answer: Washington