Tours of the cranberry bogs are a real treat. Westport Towards the ocean, the highway forks, turning north to Westport with its many shops, charter boats and wide sandy beaches. The marina, located in the hook of this peninsula, is a busy hub of activity as the seasonal fishing and crabbing boats land their daily catch. One can also see boats being crafted. The Westport Maritime Museum, the Shell Museum and the Westport Aquarium serve as additional visitor attractions.
Photo opportunities abound, particularly at the lighthouse and the jetty.
Looking back on the past can be enlightened with a tour through the Cranberry Museum at Grayland. The entire area offers a variety of family festivals and celebrations year-round. This is also the area of the Shoal water Indians, whose home along the Pacific Ocean pre-dates written history. Since the Shoal water Nation controls much of the surrounding countryside, it is important to stop at the tribal office on SR 105 and request use of these lands. You'll find friendly and helpful persons supplying tide and trail condition information.