Press Releases
Pacific County Tourism Bureau Announces Exciting Partnership with Fill it Forward to Promote Sustainable Tourism
The partnership aligns with the global movement to reduce plastic waste, protect natural resources, and support local communities ...
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September 6, 2023
Museum Month Showcases History, Collections, and Culture in Small Towns on the Long Beach Peninsula and Greater Pacific County
Museumgoers enjoy discounted admissions, a scavenger hunt, gift shop discounts, and more throughout the month of May ...
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February 28, 2023
Pacific County Tourism Bureau Names Katja Spitz Executive Director
As Executive Director, Spitz will report directly to PCTB’s Executive Board and Board of Directors. She will be responsible for leading the organization’s destination marketing, management and development initiatives ...
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October 2022
Day Resigns as Executive Director for Pacific County Tourism
Andi Day, with the support of Pacific County Tourism’s Board of Directors, will be resigning as executive director effective June 30, 2022 ...
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April 5, 2022
Pacific County Doubles Down on Sustainable Tourism
Visit Long Beach Peninsula shifts resources to destination management with goal of making communities more resilient and tourism growth more sustainable ...
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May 18, 2021
Chefs And Bakers Tailor Takeout, Dine Out And Distanced Dine In For Valentine’s Day As Restaurants Reopen
Chefs up and down the Long Beach Peninsula have created prix fixe, multi-course meals, specials, and more for celebrating love with food this Valentine’s Day ...
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February 5, 2021, February 5, 2021
Wings Over Willapa 2020 Postponement
he Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge today announced the postponement of the third annual Wings Over Willapa Festival. In its place, two virtual workshops by the 2020 keynote speaker will be offered this fall as a gift to the community ...
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July 7, 2020
A Different Kind Of Fourth Planned For The Long Beach Peninsula
Visitors Bureau offers insider advice for people heading to the coast over the upcoming holiday ...
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June 18, 2020
Twenty-One Hotels Voluntarily Close To Visitors On The Long Beach Peninsula Today To Help ‘Flatten The Curve’ of Covid-19
In a move contrary to their hospitality instincts, the owners of 21 hotels and lodging establishments on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula agreed to temporarily close to visitors. They did this in order to help mitigate the exposure of Covid-19 to local residents and dissuade potential visitors from traveling at this time. ...
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March 22, 2020
Pacific NW Offshore International Yacht Race Selects Ilwaco For Race Start on May 7
Race festivities inspire NW Sailing Days, May 2 to 8, 2020, on the Long Beach Peninsula ...
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February 12, 2020
Visit Long Beach Peninsula’s “Take YOUR Time” Campaign Encourages People To Use Their Paid Time Off And Get Out Of Town
Employees, especially in Washington State, are not using their earned vacation days. Visit Long Beach Peninsula, the destination marketing organization for the southwest corner of Washington State, along with the U.S. Travel Association, would like to see this change ...
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January 23, 2020
Lodging Options Expand On Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula
High-end additions and expansions round out portfolio of independent lodging in the Southwest corner of the state ...
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October 15, 2019
Night Rains And Bright Sunny Days Point To A Plentiful Bloom For Wild Mushroom Celebration, Oct. 1-Nov. 15, On Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula
Fungi-themed menu specials, pairings and dinners, identification hikes, lodging packages are among the highlights ...
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September 27, 2019
Bird Lovers From Around the Country Will Gather in South Pacific County For the 2nd Annual Wings Over Willapa, September 26-29, 2019
The region’s largest bird festival showcases one of the most significant bird destinations in North America and is presented by the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge ...
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August 14, 2019
Restaurant Month Set For A Repeat Performance In January 2019 On Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula
“Dining to Make a Difference” will benefit local Boys & Girls Club ...
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Dec. 15, 2018
THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA INVITES VISITORS TO SAVOR THE EARTHLY DELIGHTS OF AUTUMN DURING THE WILD MUSHROOM CELEBRATION, OCT. 1 THROUGH NOV. 15, 2018
Mushroom-centric dinners, lodging packages, identification hikes and arts & crafts classes are timed to the peak of the fall harvest season ...
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September 12, 2018
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS ON THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA ENCOURAGE OUTDOOR PLAY
Fishing, kite flying, sand sculpting and geocaching are among the highlighted activities ...
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March 29, 2018
KEY EVENTS CONNECT VISITORS TO LOCAL WAY OF LIFE ON THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA
Community opens arms to share favorite pastimes and passions ...
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March 2, 2018
LONG BEACH PENINSULA KICKS OFF RESTAURANT MONTH IN JANUARY 2018
“Dining to Make a Difference” will benefit local Boys & Girls Club ...
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December 21, 2017
LONG BEACH PENINSULA RELEASES FIRST OF THREE 360° VR VIDEOS
Grant from the Port of Seattle helps rural travel destination tap into virtual reality technology to showcase key visitor assets ...
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December 5, 2017
Books At The Beach Authors Showcase & Book Fair Will Take Place On October 7 In Long Beach
Event offers opportunity to meet and have books signed by over 40 regional writers ...
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October 2017
NATIVE AMERICAN ART EXHIBIT SOARS HIGH AT WASHINGTON STATE INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL, AUGUST 21 TO 27, ON THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA
“Buffalo Kites” Adds Cultural Depth, Tribal Design To Signature Summer Event ...
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August 2017
TIPS FOR ENJOYING A GREAT NORTHWEST FAMILY BEACH VACATION
As free time becomes more precious, creating the “perfect” family getaway carries more importance ...
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April 21, 2017
LONG BEACH PENINSULA OFFERS TERRIFIC SPRING HIKING FOR THOSE WHO AREN’T AFRAID OF THE MUD
Explore over 30 miles of coastal, forest and wetlands trails in signature rain-or-shine Northwest style ...
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March 31, 2017
COMING SOON: LONG BEACH RAZOR CLAM FESTIVAL, APRIL 29-30, 2017
Tastings, cook-offs, singing mermaids, digging & cleaning lessons, competitions, and more assure a fun-filled weekend on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula ...
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March 2017
ILWACO’S SENSATIONAL BLUES AND SEAFOOD EVENT MOVES TO EARLY FALL TIME SLOT
Sept. 23 and 24 dates extend summer at this lively coastal destination ...
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September 1, 2016
HANDS-ON FUN ENCOURAGED AT WASHINGTON STATE INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL IN LONG BEACH, AUG. 15 THROUGH 21, 2016
Longest running and biggest festival of its kind welcomes people to experience the simple pleasure and awesome spectacle of kite flying ...
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July 14, 2016
FRIENDLIER, SAFER FOURTH REPORTED FOR WASHINGTON’S LONG BEACH PENINSULA
‘Beach Friendly Fourth’ campaign made notable inroads to a kinder, more welcoming Independence Day weekend for visitors, residents and the beach ...
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July 6, 2016
TRILLIONS OF GRAINS OF SAND WILL BE TRANSFORMED INTO FANTASTIC CREATIONS AT SANDSATIONS, ON JULY 23, IN LONG BEACH
Family and friend teams invited to learn and compete side by side with top sand sculptors for fun and prizes ...
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June 14, 2016
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS ON THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA AIM FOR A BEACH FRIENDLY FOURTH
Fourth of July events uphold respect for shared public lands and efforts to keep the beach litter free ...
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June 9, 2016
VISITOR SPENDING IN PACIFIC COUNTY REACHES $166.8M IN 2015, UP 6.9% FROM 2014
Pacific County continues to outpace like counties within Washington, ranks second in visitor spending per resident ...
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June 6, 2016
Busy Families Look To Do Nothing On Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula
Simplicity, spaciousness and jaw-dropping nature inspire magic childhood moments ...
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May 10, 2016
INTIMATE VENUES DRAW FANS, EXPAND MUSIC SCENE ON WASHINGTON’S LONG BEACH PENINSULA
Visitors Bureau shares top places to experience live entertainment ...
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April 22, 2016
GOOD NEWS FOR SALMON SPORTS FISHING OUT OF ILWACO
Regulatory news makes the Port of Ilwaco the top Northwest coastal launch for charter fishing for the 2016 salmon season ...
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April 22, 2016