We got there a little late to enjoy the shops but did get some great pictures with the fog rolling in.
Great walk on the working sea side harbor and great shops along the way. What a pleasure it was to walk there.
We were disappointed with the town of Ilwaco, WA The port along with the town was so rundown. It was a blast from the past with little upkeep.
The port is great on Saturday because of the quaint Saturday market, otherwise there is really nothing there. Had to go into Long Beach, only a 10 minute drive..so not bad
I'd go back in a heartbeat. There's not a lot but it's also not crowded. We wish we had eaten there and bought fish at Jessie's or sportsmans but alas we didn't get a chance. Beautiful to look at the port from above.
Quite a quaint little port with a true feel of the sea. Near to the USCG training school. There are often weekend markets and art fairs with a lot of local artisans and vendors. I have taken at least three charters out of here for salmon fishing when the season is open and and have always caught fish. The processing business located right at the dock actually ensures that you receive back YOUR fish after processing.
During the offseason there are great views and a great stroll. Yarn shop, book store, art galleries and food. During summer there are weekend markets, fishing charters, and an abundance of food options.
This is a great stop after a visit to Cape Disappointment (not disappointing at all). Well-attended Farmers Market with better than average Kettle Corn.
The varieties of crafts on display in countless little booths during market days, extends the walking tour, as creative curiosity stops are frequent. The watercraft, fishing boats are always enjoyable to observe at dock or in transit to/from harbor. Prolific wild Ducks were once another attraction, now banished for their own safety from dogs. Dining choices, novelty shopping (Marine themed gallery) are dwindling ('Harbor Lights' is for sale), as the formerly vibrant economy of the USA falters and sputters for various reasons.
We went here for the slow drags during the Rod Run to the End of the World. I used to go here as a child. It is a very small fishing town, not much else there.