About Copalis Beach, Ocean Shores & North Beaches, Washington Click here to see lodging list

Just 7 miles north of the larger and more developed beach destination of Ocean Copalis Beach is the lovely seaside community of Copalis. Sometimes know as the Home of the Razor Clam, guests are urged to find a local restaurant which cooks up these tasty morsels every which way you can think of - fried (a favorite), baked, in chowder and stew.

The clam season is not open year round and, in fact, dates vary frequently as State inspectors watch the crop closely to insure its success. When digging is allowed these wide and flat beaches can get swamped with Northeasterner’s looking to jump in on the fun. It has been reported that in the mid century, commercial diggers could harvest up to a million pounds in the local area.

The Beach itself at Copalis beach is very wide comprised of packed gray sand and a delight to run and walk on and it is the big draw especially for beach lovers. This little town was settled before the turn of the century and even before there were roads to the place.

As beautiful as the area is, it has not always been so kind to mariners. Many ships have run around in Pacific Storms and today tourists often find winter as enjoyable as summer.

In the warm months, the sun will shine and the beach thrives with people. Campfires and cookouts are everywhere and people spend the time out and about. Winter storm watching is a big draw where you can see the fury of the Ocean from the safety of many warm comfortable cabins.