Pacific Dunes Resort

Once you’ve sat and stared at the sea for a little while (or perhaps been out and gathered enough razor clams for a good seafood feast), it’s time to explore what the rest of this stretch of coastline has to offer… If you’re a golfer, you won’t want to miss the chance to tee off at Ocean Shores Golf Course (15 minutes’ drive away); if you’re more into the wildlife, head to the Coastal Interpretive Center (20 minutes) to learn a bit about what you’re looking for before you take your binoculars to Griffiths Priday State Park (15 minutes’ walk) or Grays Harbor National Refuge (half an hour’s drive). Naturally there’s also lots of wildlife to find up at Olympic National Park (55 minutes); the easiest place to aim for from Pacific Dunes is Quinault, where you can pick up tours and trail guides to hike by the lake, find waterfalls or explore the lush green rainforest. Time to retreat inside for a while? Quinault Beach Casino is just 10 minutes away by car – who knows, if you get lucky you might be able to afford to settle by the seaside for a bit longer…