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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.

Valentines at the beach

Why not visit the coast to celebrate romance? Gorgeous sunsets, pristine beach, wonderful waterfront accomodations. Stop by the Westport Winery on the way to select a great varietal to go with a romantic seafood dinner...

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Discover the Westport Winery

Well into the third year... the Westport Winery is winning awards for delicious wines and getting rave reviews for their beautiful lobby and event area. Check it out at
http://www.westportwines.com/

and while in the area make a week end of it in a beautiful oceanfront condominium!

http://www.westportbeachescapes.com/

Clamming alive and well...

The late january dig was on... then off and now it is back on again. Mild weather and abundant clams should make for a great experience for all who can get here. There's still time to make it for tonights low tide and tomorrow too. Check lodging availability at http://www.westportbeachescapes.com/