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This is a loop tour of creameries,farms, ranches, cranberry bogs,oysterbedsandfishingmarinas,aswell as the restaurants and innswhere menus are inspired by thefresh,coastalabundance.

Colorfulshops,greatseafood,comfortablelodging,smallmuseums,horsebackriding,andanexpansivebeach.SouthwestWashington’sLongBeachPeninsula:hometoanewnationalpark,twohistoriclighthouses,renownedrestaurants,cranberrybogs,andoysterfarms.

TheLongBeachPeninsulawasnamedoneof‘America’sFavoriteBeachTowns’byForbesTraveler.com

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Simplydelicious‐‐briny,freshWillapaBayoystersonthehalfshellatJimellaandNanci’sKlipsanMarketCafé.

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Fresh sheet: WeatherdeterminestheavailabilityoflocalproductsbutWashingtonStatefarmersarealwaysworkinghardtooffertastyproductsyear‐round.Seewhat'sfreshnow:

Spring(April–May)Asparagus,BokChoi,Broccoli,Cabbage,Herbs,YoungGarlic,Lettuce,Mushrooms,Nettles,Peas,Radishes,Rhubarb,SaladGreens,Spinach

Summer(June–August)Apricots,Blackberries,Blueberries,Carrots,Celery,Chard,Cherries,Corn(Sweet),Cucumbers,Garlic,Gooseberries,GreenBeans,JerusalemArtichokes,Melons,Nectarines,Onions(Sweet),Peaches,BellPeppers,ChilePeppers,Plums,Raspberries,Squash,Strawberries,Tomatoes

Fall(September‐November)Apples,Blackberries,Blueberries,BrusselsSprouts,Collards,Carrots,Celery,Corn(Sweet),Cranberries,Garlic,Garbanzos,Grapes,Kale,Lentils,Pears,Peppers,Potatoes,Pumpkins,Tomatoes,WinterSquash

Winter(December‐March)Apples,Beets,Carrots,Chard,Collards,Kale,Kohlrabi,Mushrooms,Onions,Parsnips,Pears,Potatoes,Turnips,WinterSquash

ExceptionalMeat,Seafood,Dairy&Preservesareavailableyear‐round.

Start with cheese. In recent years, a handful of artisancheese makers have cropped up in rural Lewis County,

equidistant between Seattle and Portland. The creameries of theAdna/Boistfort Valley region (mainly off of Hwy. 6) include Black SheepCreamery;Rosecrest Farm;Twin Oaks; andWillapa Hills Farmstead. Each isdistinctive in the kinds of cheeses they create aswell as the animals – goat,sheepandcows–whosemilktheyuse.Callaheadandreserveatour,orstopinatBlackSheep’sonfarmshop,pickupsomeBlackSheepTommeandQuesodeOveja.

Drive to thepeninsulaandenjoya localgourmet lunchat 42nd Street Café inSeaview.

TourthissustainablefarmorsimplypickupsomeorganicvegetablesandfruitatGreenAngelGardensandMarket,LongBeachorCranguymaFarms,whichfeaturesu‐pickblueberries and cranberries,when in season. Tour thenearbyCranberry Museum and walk alongside cranberry bogs while learning thehistoryofthispowerfulberry.

Slurp plump briny oysters raw on the half shell, or savor them in severalmouthwatering (and garlicky) preparations, at Jimella and Nanci’s KlipsanMarket and Café in Klipsan Beach. Get there early and hear firsthand fromJimella, a pioneer in Northwest Cuisine, about the fresh catch of the day orwhenFarmerFred’s tomatoeswillbeonthemenuorhaveherselectagreatWashington wine to pair with your entree. Save room for something sweet,bakedbyco‐ownerandpastrychefNanciMain.

Takeawalkunderthestarsalongthebeach,orvisittheShelburneInnPubforanightcap.

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tipS: TipsforBringingYourBountyHome:CoolIt‐Ifpossible,bringacoolerforfragileproduce.Gelpacs,blockiceandbaggedicecanhelpkeepyourproduce,meatanddairyproductscoolorfrozenwhileyoutravel.Nottomatoeshowever–theyloseflavorwhenchilled!

BuyProduceLast‐IfyouplanonsightseeingandmakingadditionalstopswhilevisitingtheValley,buyperishableitemslast.Also,buythemostfragileproducesuchasripetomatoes,cherries,orapricotslast.

Tipsforvisitingfarms:

• Wearclosed‐toeshoesandclothesthatyoudon’tmindgettingdirty• Inthesummer,gointhemorningwhenit’scooler• Remembersunscreen,ahatandwater• Usehandsanitizeraftereachfarmvisitsothatyoucaneateachharvestalongtheway

Overnight at China Beach Retreat, for a secluded and private waterfrontstay,BoreasBed&Breakfast forfirst‐classaccommodationsandcuisineorInnatDiscoveryCoastforanoceanfrontboutiquehotel.

Explore Oysterville’s oyster boom built town on a self‐guided tour. From the deck of Oysterville SeaFarms,watchoystermenand tides ebb and flowwhilenibbling

succulent shelledDungeness crabclawswithhouse‐madecocktail sauceormunchonWillabay™SpicedDriedCranberryandPecanMix.Iftheseasonisright,planaclamdiginChinookwithshellfishfarmerAndreaRandall.

Walk it off at scenic Leadbetter Point, part of theWillapa Bay NationalWildlifeRefuge.

Have a fresh andmemorable lunch at Jimella and Nanci’s KlipsanMarketandCaféinKlipsan.

Walkor rideyourwayalongthecoastalwalkwayof theDiscovery Trail,ortakethecoastalrainforestwalkatCapeDisappointmentStatePark.Warmup from your adventure with coffee, tea or cocoa at Long Beach CoffeeRoasters. BesuretostopandbrowsetheadjacentTHCOrganicMarketforlocalorganicproductsandsnacks.

TastewhatChefJeffMcMahoncreatesfromthefreshestlocalofferingsandMediterraneanflavorsatPelicanoRestaurant.BesuretoaskaboutShelly’sdrinkofthemonth.OrreserveyourspotatChefMichaelLalewicz’stableatTheDepotandwatchhimpreparecatchofthedayandmore.

Spend the restof theeveningatRaven& Finchwinebar in Ilwaco for live


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Day 2 InearlyspringatFredJohnson’sHomegrowninNaselle,overwinteredvegetablesmakewayfornewplantingsofsaladgreens.Fred’smixedgreensandheirloomtomatoesappearonmenusthroughouttheLongBeachPeninsula.

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music and entertainment, or for a quieter evening, join the ranger talk andbonfireatCapeDisappointmentStatePark.

OvernightatShelburneInn,BoreasB&BorInnatDiscoveryCoast.

The peninsula’s inns or B&Bs prepare amazing breakfastsincorporating coastal flavors, so indulge in yourcomplimentary breakfast. Pick up snacks or a box lunch

beforeheadingoutonyourday’sadventurefromBailey’sBakeryandCaféinNahcotta.

SaygoodbyetothepeninsulaaftertakingawalkalongthebeachatSeaviewbeachapproach.HeadtoNaselleandstopintomeetFredJohnsonforatourof Fred’s Homegrown, or get adventurous with a paddle with SkamokawaColumbia River Kayaking, or walk at Julia Butler Hansen National WildlifeRefuge.

DrivetoPugetIslandandarriveatInnatCrippinCreekFarmforanafternoonfarm tourandpickyourownvegetables for yourdinner salad. The farm isaquietdestinationneartheColumbiaRiverwhereyoucanrelaxorparticipate.Free ranging hens will keep you amused and guests are welcome to helpcollecttheeggs.


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Festivals & events: Summerfest(May)www.funbeach.com/events

NWGarlicFestival(June)www.opwa.com

WashingtonStateIntl.KiteFestival(August)www.kitefestival.com

Blues&Seafood(August)www.bluesandseafood.com

JazzandOysters(August)www.watermusicfestival.com/jazz‐and‐oysters

TheCranberrianFair(Oct.)www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org

WildMushroomCelebration(Oct./Nov.)www.funbeach.com/mushroom

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Purchasesof canned sturgeon,oystersandWillabay cranberryproducts support the preservation and restoration of OystervilleSeaFarms,theonlyremainingoysterfarminOysterville.

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End Note: This itinerary was createdbased on a culinary / agritourismworkshop conducted by WashingtonState Tourism and Washington StateDepartmentofAgriculturewithfeedbackfrom various destination marketing andagriculture organizations. We apologizeifthereareanyminorinaccuracies.Datesand hoursmay vary, sowe suggest youconfirm dates and hours in advance oftraveling. Wishing you happy and safetravels.

Before heading out to nearby Stockhouse Farm for campfire and s’mores,enjoythebountyfordinnerattheInnatCrippinCreekFarm.

OvernightatCrippinCreekFarm,StockhouseFarm,TheInnatLuckyMudorTwinGablesBed&Breakfast.

HaveafreshorganicbreakfastattheInnoryourovernightB&B.

TakeanItaliancookingclassatInnatCrippinCreek.Aspiringnovicesaswellasseasoned veterans will enjoy the hand‐on and informative demonstrationsfromtheowners,DonandKittySperanza.LearnclassicdishesandsaucesplussecretsforperfectingTiramisuandhowtomakethebestCannolithissideofPalermo.

Ifyourathergooutdoors,exploretheColumbiaRiveratwaterlevelinariverkayaktourwithSkamokawaRiverKayaking.

Request a sack homemade lunch from Inn at Crippin Creek or Twin GablesB&Bandheadouttothefarms.

HeadouttofarmsinVenersborg,WoodlandandWinlock.Takeafarmtouratthe Friendly Haven Rise Farm village, Dee Creek Farm or Blue Rose andconnectwiththeanimalsandgardens.

DineattheauthenticLaTarasca inCentralia.Renownedfortheirhandmademaizetortillas,therestaurantisalsosoughtoutforthecarnitas,chickenmole,andchileverde.


At the WSU Cranberry ResearchStation and adjacent CranberryMuseum, take a self‐guidedwalking tour of the cranberrybogs. Watch as the bogs areflooded, the berries beaten fromthe vine, and the floating berriesharvestedinOctober.


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More Information:


WashingtonStateTourismwww.experiencewa.com

LongBeachPeninsulaVisitorsBureau

3914PacificWay,Seaview

(360)642‐3900

www.funbeach.com

BlackSheepCreamery

345BunkerCreekRoad,Chehalis

(360)748‐9543

www.blacksheepcreamery.com

RosecrestFarm

439SpoonerRoad,Chehalis

(360)740‐8988

www.rosecrestfarms.org

OpenMon‐Wed,Fri11am‐5pm

Sat.&Sun.10am‐6:30pm

TwinOaksDairy

346TwinOaksRoad,Chehalis

(360)748‐6788

WillapaHillsFarmstead

4680StateHighway6,Doty

(206)612‐6253

www.willapahillscheese.com

Opendaily,11am‐4pm

42ndStreetCafé


(360)642‐2323

www.42ndstreetcafe.com

OpenMon.–Sun.,8am‐9pm

GreenAngelGarden&Market

6807SandridgeRoad,LongBeach

(360)244‐0064

www.greenangelgardening.com

AndreaRandall,Shellfishfarmer

(360)777‐8203

CranguymaFarms

3206113thLn,LongBeach

(360)642‐3201

www.cranguymafarms.com

Opendaily

CranberryMuseum

2907PioneerRd.,LongBeach

(360)642‐5553

www.cranberrymuseum.com

April1–Dec.15Opendaily

&byappointment,10am‐5pm

Jimella&Nanci’sKlipsanMarket&Café

21712PacificWay,KlipsanBeach

(360)665‐4847

www.klipsanmarketcafe.com

Openseasonally

Wed.–Sun.,11am‐3pm

Thurs.–Sat.,5pm–close

TheShelburneCountryInn


Phone:800‐466‐1896

www.theshelburneinn.com

ChinaBeachRetreat

222RobertGrayDrive,Ilwaco

(360)642‐5660

www.chinabeachretreat.com

BoreasBed&Breakfast

607OceanBeachBlvdN,LongBeach

(360)642‐8069

www.boreasinn.com

InnatDiscoveryCoast

42111thStreetSW,LongBeach

(360)642‐5265

www.innatdiscoverycoast.com

OystervilleSeaFarms

343001stStreet,Oysterville

(360)665‐6585

www.willabay.com

WillapaBayNatl.WildlifeRefuge

3888U.S.101,Ilwaco

(360)484‐3482

www.fws.gov/willapa

LongBeachCoffeeRoasters

811PacificAveS,LongBeach

(360)642‐2334

www.longbeachcoffee.com

Opendaily,7am‐5pm

THCOrganicMarket

811PacificAvenue,LongBeach

(360)642‐3650

www.totalhealthfoods.com

PelicanoRestaurant

177HowertonAveSE,Ilwaco

(360)642‐4034

www.pelicanorestaurant.com

OpenWednesday‐Sunday,5pm

TheDepot

120838thPlace&L,Seaview

(360)642‐7880

www.depotrestaurantdining.com

Opendaily,5pmtoClose

Raven&Finch

215HowertonAvenue,Ilwaco

(360)642‐7009

www.ravenandfinchwine.com

Open:Tues.‐Fri.,4pm‐1am

Sat.1pm‐1am/Sunday3pm‐8pm

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CapeDisappointmentStatePark

244RobertGrayDrive,Ilwaco

(360)642‐3078

www.access.wa.gov

Bailey’sBakeryandCafé

26910SandridgeRoad,Nahcotta

(360)665‐4449

www.baileysbakerycafe.com

Open:Thurs–Mon,8am‐3pm,

Sundays9am–3pm

Fred’sHomegrownFarm

&Produce

201SouthValleyRoad,Naselle

(360)484‐3345

www.fredshomegrown.blogspot.com

SkamokawaColumbiaRiverKayaking

P.O.Box52,Skamokawa

(360)849‐4016

www.columbiariverkayaking.com

JuliaButlerHansenNatl.Wildlife

Refuge

16JacobsonRoad,Cathlamet

(360)795‐3915

www.fws.gov/jbh

InnatCrippinCreek

15OatfieldRoad,Skamokawa

(360)795‐4016

www.crippincreek.com

StockhouseFarm

59W.BirnieSloughRoad,Cathlamet

(360)849‐4145

www.stockhousesfarm.com

TheInnatLuckyMud

44OldChestnutDrive,Skamokawa

(360)795‐8770

www.luckymud.com

TwinGablesBed&Breakfast

1416WestStateRoute4,Skamokawa

(360)795‐3942

www.twingables.net

FriendlyHavenRiseFarm

20309NE242ndAve.,Venersborg

(360)687‐8384

www.friendlyhaven.com

DeeCreekFarm

2402LittleKalamaRiverRd,Woodland

(360)225‐9711

www.deecreekfarm.com

Callfortourreservation

BlueRoseDairy

23RayburnRdW,Winlock

(360)785‐0319

www.bluerosedairy.com

Callfortourreservation

LaTarasca1001W.MainSt.,Centralia(360)736‐7756


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