Hornet’s Westport guidebook
Food scene
Locals' dive bar (21+) which offers what may be the best hamburger you've had in ages. I usually go for the bacon-cheeseburger with sweet potato fries. Nightly specials, poker, and occasional live music on the weekends. They serve breakfasts, too.
Take advantage of their take-out! 360-268-9882
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Pine Tree Tavern
101 W Ocean AveLocals' dive bar (21+) which offers what may be the best hamburger you've had in ages. I usually go for the bacon-cheeseburger with sweet potato fries. Nightly specials, poker, and occasional live music on the weekends. They serve breakfasts, too.
Take advantage of their take-out! 360-268-9882
Really good pizza to accompany their own darn good brews! Outdoor seating available, too.
360-268-7662
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Blackbeard's Brewing Company
700 W Ocean AveReally good pizza to accompany their own darn good brews! Outdoor seating available, too.
360-268-7662
Who doesn't want some good ol' Tex-Mex while at the beach? Not only that, they're one of the only places in Westport that serves seafood which isn't fried. The Molcajete Mariscos is my personal favorite.
360-268-7294 for take-out
El Rancho. Family mexican restaurant
202 W Ocean AveWho doesn't want some good ol' Tex-Mex while at the beach? Not only that, they're one of the only places in Westport that serves seafood which isn't fried. The Molcajete Mariscos is my personal favorite.
360-268-7294 for take-out
Finally, a restaurant in town that serves seafood that isn't fried! Excellent food if you have room in your budget. And it's only a 10 minute walk away!
360-268-7009 for reservations or take-out
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The Lighthouse Bistro
1155 W Ocean AveFinally, a restaurant in town that serves seafood that isn't fried! Excellent food if you have room in your budget. And it's only a 10 minute walk away!
360-268-7009 for reservations or take-out
Westport's grocery store is actually pretty darned good, with options from from gourmet to camping. I can actually find some vegetable and meat options here that I struggle to find at other larger chains in the city. I especially like their New York steaks which are sold in slightly "bulk" packaging: take it home, slice into 2-3 wonderfully marbled steaks, throw onto the grill, and re-define what you previously thought was a good steak at home! Also a decent beer and alcohol selection to help you enjoy your beach vacation.
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shop n kart
108 S Montesano StWestport's grocery store is actually pretty darned good, with options from from gourmet to camping. I can actually find some vegetable and meat options here that I struggle to find at other larger chains in the city. I especially like their New York steaks which are sold in slightly "bulk" packaging: take it home, slice into 2-3 wonderfully marbled steaks, throw onto the grill, and re-define what you previously thought was a good steak at home! Also a decent beer and alcohol selection to help you enjoy your beach vacation.
This place is -almost- great. They do a fantastic job with their meats, but kinda fail with their sauces. Order some take-out, use your own favorite, and you're set!
360-268-7299
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Aloha Alabama BBQ and Bakery
2309 Westhaven DrThis place is -almost- great. They do a fantastic job with their meats, but kinda fail with their sauces. Order some take-out, use your own favorite, and you're set!
360-268-7299
If only this place was open for dinner, too! Amazing food for breakfast or lunch. Their homemade clam chowder, made daily, is some of the best I've had.
Breakfast served all day, but they close at 2pm!
360-268-7065
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Blue Buoy
2323 Westhaven DrIf only this place was open for dinner, too! Amazing food for breakfast or lunch. Their homemade clam chowder, made daily, is some of the best I've had.
Breakfast served all day, but they close at 2pm!
360-268-7065
Things To Do
Easy beach access with free parking and plenty of logs to sit on while watching the waves, surfers, and having a campfire.
Please make sure you build any campfires far enough away from the grass to minimize the risk of brush fires!
Half Moon Bay
Easy beach access with free parking and plenty of logs to sit on while watching the waves, surfers, and having a campfire.
Please make sure you build any campfires far enough away from the grass to minimize the risk of brush fires!
Probably the preferred of the 3 surfing breaks in Westport, catering to all skill levels. If surfing isn't your thing, still a good place to enjoy the sand, driftwood, and explore the jetty.
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Westhaven State Park
1595 West Ocean AvenueProbably the preferred of the 3 surfing breaks in Westport, catering to all skill levels. If surfing isn't your thing, still a good place to enjoy the sand, driftwood, and explore the jetty.
It'll take less than an hour to visit Washington State's Historic Aquarium, built in 1957 in the Marina District. View local fish, feed the ducks and view the Aquarium's marine mammal education and outreach exhibits. Crafts on the craft table are always free.
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Westport Aquarium
321 E Harbor StIt'll take less than an hour to visit Washington State's Historic Aquarium, built in 1957 in the Marina District. View local fish, feed the ducks and view the Aquarium's marine mammal education and outreach exhibits. Crafts on the craft table are always free.
Sightseeing
At 107 feet tall, the Grays Harbor Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in Washington State. Unlike many lighthouses, the Grays Harbor Light still houses the original 3rd order clamshell-shaped Fresnel lens. This lens was built in Paris, France in 1895 and visitors can climb to the lens (or lantern) room level. The flash pattern of this lens was, and still is, red and white to mark the opening to Grays Harbor. As the lighthouse itself is still an aid to navigation, visitors are able to see the current beacon mounted to the outside railing. As a kid, with the original beam still running and a lot fewer tall trees, I can remember counting the consistent intervals of the beam sweeping across the house.
With a 360° view of the ocean and surrounding areas, it is a photographer’s dream. Come on a clear day and you might even be able to see the top of Mount Rainier to the east.
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Grays Harbor Lighthouse
1020 W Ocean AveAt 107 feet tall, the Grays Harbor Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in Washington State. Unlike many lighthouses, the Grays Harbor Light still houses the original 3rd order clamshell-shaped Fresnel lens. This lens was built in Paris, France in 1895 and visitors can climb to the lens (or lantern) room level. The flash pattern of this lens was, and still is, red and white to mark the opening to Grays Harbor. As the lighthouse itself is still an aid to navigation, visitors are able to see the current beacon mounted to the outside railing. As a kid, with the original beam still running and a lot fewer tall trees, I can remember counting the consistent intervals of the beam sweeping across the house.
With a 360° view of the ocean and surrounding areas, it is a photographer’s dream. Come on a clear day and you might even be able to see the top of Mount Rainier to the east.
Displays for the whole family to learn about the local history. There are even some displays outdoors if you happen to pass-by while the museum isn't open. My daughter always finds the whole whale skeleton fascinating.
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Westport Maritime Museum
2201 Westhaven DrDisplays for the whole family to learn about the local history. There are even some displays outdoors if you happen to pass-by while the museum isn't open. My daughter always finds the whole whale skeleton fascinating.