Thar she blows...

The gray whales have returned a month early and can be seen cruising the coastline! From the beach it is easiest to spot them in the afternoon... when the sun is behind the spray when they blow. Binoculars then come in handy as you follow them in the surfline. Soon Charters will begin conducting Whale Watching. A cruise in the bay or ocean to view these amazing creatures is an enjoyable adventure. The whales even cruise into surfing territory near the jetty (see pic).

Our recent family visit to the beach included kite flying & sand castle building with an eagle overhead and a whale playing in the surf! Why not join us soon and enjoy a beautiful waterfront condo from which to explore the coast? Westport Beach Escapes

Friday Sunset

It was another incredible day at the beach. With a light easterly wind... the beach was unseasonably warm by afternoon and the sunset was once again spectacular! Whales were spotted spouting just off the surfline yesterday and today. Even if you can just make it for the day... hit the beach while this weather lasts!

If you can spend the night... check out available options at www.westportbeachescapes.com

gorgeous sunset from the deck of 722 Westport by the Sea...www.westportbeachescapes.com

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unforcast sun at the beach today. This is one of the new homes at salmonberry beach.

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Field Test

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Super Bowl Sunday Halftime Entertainment

It was a gorgeous day at the beach. It was somehow satisfying to know that while millions of dollars were being spent for 30 seconds worth of advertising... we were taking in the greatest show on earth! (a visit to the Westport Winery to pick up our wine club new releases and enjoy the music and great gumbo didn't hurt either).

Days are simple on the coast... simply relaxing, simply beautiful and simply wonderful! Why not simplify your life soon by visiting the South Beach?

Amazing Tokeland

I had the opportunity to spend the better part of the day in Tokeland recently. For those of you barely familiar with Westport... Tokeland is really off the chart! This little community is known as the "Banana Belt" of the Washington Coast with the surrounding hills and the mouth of Willapa Harbor offering a unique protection from the elements... often making it 10 to 15 degrees warmer than the coastal communities of North Cove, Grayland or Westport.

Even though it is january it was a comfortable 55 degrees. I strolled the sandy beach near Graveyard Spit (great spot for cockles and horseneck clams)and found a grandaddy of a stump on the beach... ring after ring worn by year after year of salt water (see pic) Then I stopped by to see the gentle improvements going on at the historic Tokeland Links golf course and sip cranberry ice tea at the Tokeland Hotel.

The ducks and geese were everywhere and a bald eagle or two flew by see what I was up to. Few places rival the natural beauty of this sliver of coastal washington. No matter the time of year, Tokeland is always a surprise and pleasure to visit.