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Westport, WA is located at the mouth of Grays Harbor on the southernmost peninsula known as Point Chehalis. The area was in regular use as a summer resort by local Native American tribes before Thomas Barker Speake and his family, the first white settlers, arrived early in the summer of 1857.

By 1914, Westport was a busy, though small center for fishing, shell fish harvesting, seafood processing and tourism. Among the earliest structures built at Westport, the Westport Lighthouse, dedicated on April 14, 1898, still stands as a majestic beacon for weary mariners anxious to return home from the sea. The City of Westport was incorporated on June 26, 1914.

Today, Westport with a population of 2056 still relies on fishing, shellfish harvesting, seafood processing and tourism for much of its livelihood. More recently, boat building has also become an important part of Westport's economic base.

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Newly Renovated Beachwood Resort a Family Favorite (08/01/12) iLoveBeachwood.com — Beloved family friendly Beachwood has undergone major renovation of Bungalows, Clubhouse, infrastructure & landscaping. Enchanting tree tunnel entrance remains & now with a own towering light house. click to read story »

New Gallery Flows into Westport Marina Area (06/29/12) CurrentSeaGallery.com — It may be a fishing village but there are as many artists in Westport as there are boat captains and deck hands. New gallery puts the art right next to the boat docks. click to read story »

Sunspots President - 10 Things Vacation Rental Websites Won't Say (12/14/11) Smart Money Magazine — Since 2008, when Americans spent $24 billion on vacation rentals, the industry has undergone a veritable sea change, thanks to a new breed of travel-booking websites click to read story »

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