Need a summer getaway? These 2 WA spots are among the ‘most quaint coastal towns’ in the West
Are you looking for a relaxing weekend getaway this summer with great views?
The good news is you don’t have to go far.
AAA put together a list of eight quaint coastal towns in the West. The list features two Washington coastal towns: Seabrook and Sequim.
Seabrook
Seabrook is a planned community developed in 2004 on Washington’s central coast, just south of Pacific Beach. It is two hours from Tacoma and less than four hours from Bellingham.
AAA describes Seabrook as an “idyllic coastal village” filled with saltbox homes and shingled cottages.
The town is filled with plenty of things to do and even more places to eat.
Here are some activities you can enjoy during the summertime in Seabrook:
Surfing
Horseshoe pits
Outdoor swimming
Sunset concerts
Sunset bonfires
Fishing
Hiking
Seabrook offers a variety of restaurants and eateries. Here are some places to dine at:
Sequim
Sequim is located on the northeast tip of the Olympic Peninsula off the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It is less than two hours from Tacoma and less than three hours from Bellingham.
The town near the Olympic Mountains offers many activities for art lovers and outdoor recreationists, including browsing wood carvings, ceramics, and photographs from over 25 local artists at Blue Whole Gallery, shopping for handcrafted gifts made by Native American artists from around the state at Northwest Native Expressions and hiking at Sequim Bay State Park.
Sequim is also known as the Lavender Capital of North America as it is home to many lavender farms. The city also hosts an annual Lavender Festival.
Here are more activities you can enjoy during the summertime in Sequim:
Biking
Birding
Concerts — music in the park
Wine tasting
Fishing
Hiking
Sequim offers a wide variety of restaurants and eateries. Here are some places to dine at:
