Heads up I'm reviewing the beach. Ratings town isn't fair as it's the collection of experiences that make a trip. The beach is easily accessible and if new to Washington yes you can drive on it. I don't in summertime but wet stormy days fun pull up and soak it in Best part is the discovery trail boardwalk can take end to end with views. My kid loved it. Now beach is coarse sand this is the PNW not Myrtle beach or Florida so just prepping you for expectations. But perfect for sandcastles and kite flying (nite kite museum and store nearby). And of course sunset bonfires are a must read more

Other than "Worlds Longest Beach" or the Pacific Ocean, it's just another amazing place on the West Coast. Never mind the epic views provided by God. If your looking for hectic or fast paced,keep looking. The Pacific Ocean is awe Inspiring in itself. Add to that, miles of clean, flat, soft, almost velvet like sand. "Shut the front door." Wait. You can what? Drive onto the beach! Ya, there is public beach access and you can drive out onto the sand, if your car is capable. The surf is pretty mellow is this area, but is known for its "Rip Tides." Be aware. We've only been here a few times but we love exploring the beach and nearby downtown Long Beach with all it's all it's shops and restaurants. I'm already thinking about our next visit. read more

update: we came back in 2025 but we missed the kite festival. But the Sand Castles are still up. Some people flying kites, next time i ll bring mine. read more

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Great place to stop, get out of the truck and let the dog run on the beach. It is a LONG and flat area. read more

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I have to admit, this is the first time that I've seen so many people driving on the beach. There were the pickup trucks, but also a Mercedes? Very interesting assortment. I opted to walk on the boardwalk since I didn't want to take my car out on the sand. There are several informational signs about the wildlife and history of the area, and at the end of the boardwalk are public bathrooms. I took the trail along the boardwalk back to the beach, and it passes by a collection of statues depicting the whales that can be seen off the coast during their migration. It's a peaceful walk. read more

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Beautiful beach. There's a boardwalk, where you can walk or ride bikes. Beware driving on the beach. Sand bars and saw someone get stuck. There were pick ups driving along the water. Camping on the beach isn't allowed. The kite festival is held here for a week every August. read more

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WOW! First time ever driving right down at the water. This is an awesome experience if you are in the area. You don't need 4x4 as we saw several cars driving along the beach just stay on the dark sand "wet" not the dry "white " sand and your car want sink. The views are breathtaking as you are right at sea level. My wife and I would definitely visit here again. read more

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Love this beach so much! Always my go to location for a great beach day There are a lot of vehicles driving on the beach some days so just be careful for that but otherwise it's a great place to take you family and friends! read more

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Really fun place to stop on your trip along the Oregon coast. It's a cute town with lots of places to get a bite to eat. There's a big wooden sculpture of a razor clam that actually shoots out water on the hour during the day. If you miss the "spit", you can always feed 25 cents to make it shoot water. Right next to it is the world's largest frying pan. It's pretty funny to grab a picture in front of it. Speaking of "world's largest", there is a shop called Marsh's where there sits a pair of world's largest chopsticks. The shop is pretty cool too-check out weird oddities like a petrified alligator boy. In the middle of town there's a small pod of food trucks, neat little shops. Very walkable ! read more

Such a beautiful beach out in the tip of the lower west coast of WA. What's more to love than a long stretch of sand and ocean water? It's worth coming out here during the sunset and watching the sky change. If you have a truck, it's so much fun to drive through the sand and make donuts. If you keep driving down south, you will reach Cape Disappoint. There is also the Discovery Trail on the left side if you decide you want to go on a walk. This beach is a must if you want to hear the sound of the ocean and escape from the busyness of life. read more

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Back in Mar 2022, I was on a road trip from Southern Cal to up north through San Francisco, CA, Portland, OR, and Discovery Bay, WA. I swung on by Long Beach, WA on my way back to Portland. What a wonderful place to visit! I got a chance to actually drive on the beach... Long Beach, WA... infamous sign currently says "World's Longest Beach", but on the internet it's known as the World's Longest Drivable Beach on a Peninsula... I guess as time passed, there were other beaches that came along and beat the record... they just haven't updated the sign yet LOL. Shops and eateries are within 3ish blocks radius so there are plenty to choose from. You can park for free along the road that takes you to the infamous the "World Longest..." sign. You may see people kite flying, others out closer to the waters (I was afraid for them and the cars because you never know if they'll hit a soft spot and end up sinking), and of course, cars being driven over the hard sand, etc. I even saw people horse riding on the beach. The beach is about 28+ miles long. I probably drove 1 mile out and 1 mile back... it was definitely a neat experience! Along the beach is a 0.4 mile boardwalk... maybe a 15 mins walk round-trip unless you're a fast walker, then it can be done in 10 mins. Also there are a couple resorts that sits right off the beach shore and one of them happens to be owned by my vacation ownership... I'll have to be back to stay there one day. Overall, it's a very clean and lovely beach! By the way, the World's Largest Frying Pan is also located in Long Beach, WA. When do you ever get a chance to visit a place where it has two World's Longest or Largest... double L's LOL! Do swing on by Long Beach when you're near the lower WA coast. You won't regret it. HAPPY DRIVING ON THE BEACH! How cool is that! read more

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This is a great place to visit along the WA coast. They have a typical downtown touristy area with lots of shops & restaurants options. There's plenty of activities for the family, including the beach itself, a really great raised boardwalk trail & a lower paved trail both going through the grassy dunes area along the coast - good options for those with mobility issues or if you don't want to walk on the sand. There's an arcade & a mini-golf place downtown, too. Plus SO many good restaurants, coffee shops & places to get bakery treats & ice cream. They have lots of parking, so even when it's busy if you drive around a while you should find a spot. And be sure to visit Cape Disappointment State Park just down the road (definitely NOT a disappointment) for some spectacular views up along the seaside cliffs, a variety of hiking options, and a lighthouse. read more

It's very long and it also have a very dirty beach as their is dead crabs that makes the beach stink and too much driftwood everywhere, overall the Long Beach is a okay place to go to but wouldn't recommend for people who want to relax, we also saw a fire. read more

I love the ocean, but let's address this longest beach business. It's the friggin coast line, of course it's going to be long. I would almost bet money that the beach from ocean shores to neah bay is longer...I'm not pointing out anything quite obvious, just sayin'. It's not a long beach, it's the coast of the united states sooooooooooo *motions with his hands* I'm not sure where we're going with this longest beach discussion. With that aside, the beach is really nice. There is also plenty to do here for free. I mean, it's the beach for cryin' out loud. You can go fly a kite, stay overnight, get some ice cream, relax on the beach, get your tan on, possibly swim in the freezing cold hazardous surf, go clamming, have a picnic or head south to Cape Diasappointment to go camping or see the lighthouse. Bring the kids and a jacket as it can be breezy and chilly and/or raining. Also go to the Goodwill or somewhere and get a little foldable chair to sit in and listen to the waves come in. read more

Gorgeous quiet beach. We were the only ones there and it was so beautiful and sunny. Planning a second trip back soon. Very clean too. read more

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The boardwalk is a gorgeous half mile walk through beautiful dunes. Nice views of the beach and lots of informative signs along the way. The boardwalk doesn't allow bikes on it but paved bike trails are off to the side and go through the dunes. Wish the boardwalk was longer, but it does hook up with the Discovery Trail. We'll definitely be back. read more

This place is awesome! Even wet windy and overcast it's amazing. You just can't beat driving on beach to your ideal spot to watch the waves crash on shore! read more

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We walked to the entrance from town. We didn't actually go and walk along the beach as we really wanted to get back to Cape Disappointment. It is driving beach with cars allowed on the beach itself. Long stretch of beach great for walking. IT was nice to check it out and see it at least. We sat for a bit finishing our coffee. Perhaps some day we will get back here and go for a long walk on it. read more

A nice little town on the Coast of Washington, with the longest beach in the United States, the beach itself is very nice and sandy, and they do let you drive on it, which was amazing as saw a couple people get stuck. The town itself, has several cool shops on the boardwalk, and is a very lively town, I do think I will be back here! read more

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Toes in the sand, bottle in my hand, and sun at my back... Wait I was dreaming. Sand in every orifice of my body, because the wind is atrocious. Can't drink anything or eat anything due to the wind. Burnt fireworks everywhere. Seriously, it looks like Normandy beach after D Day. Can't build a fire on the beach, yet you see fire pits everywhere. I guess if your into flying kites, freezing cold water, and sand everywhere. This is the beach for you. The positives are it's a long beach, so you can carve out your own area. read more

Long Beach - The beach, duh! - Beaches Near Me - Long Beach, Washington

I've never been to a beach you can drive on! Beautiful sunsets and soft sand. I love the beach! read more

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Beautiful beach! (Although you shouldn't swim because of the strong undertow.) There's plenty of places to eat right off the beach. A movie theater, latte stands, go-carts, pony rides, putt putt golf, and Funland arcade with laser tag. Our family loves going here! read more

Fun little drive but watch out for the ride! When we went there was ha ed fly anyone else driving the beach. All sorts of cars were able to go on it since it was rock hard. Really a cool drive down the beach read more

They don't call it Long Beach for nothing. 20+ miles to walk to your heart's content. From Cape Disappointment to Leadbetter Point State Park. This beach is never crowed and it is fun to watch the kite flyers and play with all the dogs that people have along the beach. There are a few horseback riding stables that will bring you out for a beach ride and this beach is perfect for it. I also like that for the most part the beach front homes are set way back behind the beach grass and woods for a true feeling of isolation from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. read more