Cape Disappointment Lighthouse

Cape Disappointment Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse as well as a couple
Cape Disappointment Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse as well as a couple
Cape Disappointment Light House is located on the mouth of the Columbia River. It is accessible to the public from the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center by foot only. Approximately a kilometer hike from the parking lot that offers spectacular views of the mouth of the Columbia and the Pacific Ocean. It is near this point that Lewis and Clark first viewed the Pacific Ocean on their 1805 exploration.

Popular places to visit

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center which includes rocky coastline and general coastal views

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center during your travels in Ilwaco. Stroll along the marina or seek out the cycling trails.

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
Waikiki Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

Waikiki Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waikiki Beach during your trip to Ilwaco? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Waikiki Beach
Cape Disappointment State Park which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a beach

Cape Disappointment State Park

2/5(1 review)

Enjoy a trip to Cape Disappointment State Park and popular activities such as cycling in Ilwaco. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Cape Disappointment State Park
Long Beach Peninsula's North Head Lighthouse, Cape Disappointment, Washington; Shutterstock ID 108580544; Purchase Order: -

North Head Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Ilwaco with a trip to North Head Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

North Head Lighthouse
Only 20 minutes from Astoria OR and 10 minutes from Long Beach. Enjoy the Saturday market along the waterfront, go fishing, or start here on your 8 mile walk or bike ride of the Discovery Trail. Don't let the gray clouds concern you, this is not uncommon.

Port of Ilwaco

Explore the waterfront in Ilwaco with a trip to Port of Ilwaco. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Port of Ilwaco
View of wooden boardwalk trail across the beach grass wetland, leading to the beach; Longbeach, Washington, United States of America

Long Beach Boardwalk

Explore the great outdoors at Long Beach Boardwalk, a lovely green space in Long Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Long Beach Boardwalk

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