Nearly 150 years ago, Finnish farmers brought cranberries to the Grayland area which is now home to more than 80 cranberry growers and a thousand acres of "the little red jewel."

Blossom time in late June and harvest in late September and October provide a spectacular show of color. Tours of the bogs are available during the annual Cranberry Harvest Festival in October. A visit to the Historic Grayland Community Hall is a must, especially for the annual Driftwood Show and the bi-annual Grayland Players productions. (Information courtesy of Grays Harbor Tourism).

Grayland is approximately 45 miles from Ocean Shores (1 hour drive) and is close to Westport along the South Beach area of Grays Harbor.

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Only 45 minutes north of Ocean Shores you'll find some of the most beautiful country on earth. In fact, there are only a few temperate rain forests in North America, and three of them (Hoh, Queets and Quinault) are part of the Olympic National Park. The historic Lake Quinault Lodge (worth the trip in itself) sits on the serene shores of Quinault Lake and offers excellent dining with fabulous views of the lake.

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The Hoquiam Castle is a 1897 Victorian mansion which is featured on both the state and National Historic Registers. While it is currently an operating Bed & Breakfast, tours are provided daily from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The castle provides harbor views, five rooms, private baths, tea room, ball room, etc.

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The North Beach area includes Ocean Shores, then extends north along Highway 109 for nearly 35 miles. Along the way visitors will pass through the towns of Ocean City, Copalis Beach, Pacific Beach, Moclips and Taholah on the Quinault Indian Reservation. Some of the most spectacular beaches on the West Coast can be found in the North Beach area.

There are a variety of acommodations (resorts, cabins, lodges, hotels, campgrounds, and RV parks), restaurants, dozens of unique galleries and gift shops, and a variety of activities.

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The South Beach, also referred to as the Cranberry Coast, is located on the south side of Grays Harbor. This area boasts 18 miles of pristine beach extending from Westport through Grayland to North Cove and Tokeland.

Long famous for its miles of Pacific Ocean beaches and deep-sea salmon, rock fish and tuna fishing, Westport also offers year-round surfing, whale watching, and a scenic Maritime History Trail. This 6.5 miles bike and pedestrian pathway links the Westport Maritime Museum and the Grays Harbor Lighthouse. The lighthouse at 107 feet, is the tallest lighthouse in Washington State and the second tallest on the entire West Coast. It has been assisting mariners into the harbor for more than 100 years.

Westport's marina, the largest on the Washington coast, is bordered an esplanade from which visitors can see busy commercial and sports-fishing charter boats and, in season, they can fish or go crabbing from the marina's docks.

Go-karts, bumper boats, an aquarium, and arcade are available to entertain the youngster in all of us. (Courtesy of Grays Harbor Tourism)

Westport is directly across the entrance to Grays Harbor from Ocean Shores. In season, visitors can take thepassenger ferryacross (approximately 20 minutes). The drive around Grays Harbor to Westport takes about an hour - 45 miles.