Ocean Park

Next to a small pond frequented by ducks and the occasional blue heron is Shakti Cove Cottages (1204 253rd Pl., Ocean Park, 360/665-4000, www.shakticove.com [1], $80–90 d) with 10 cabins nestled in a grove of trees.

Covered in sea-salt-weathered clapboard, Klipsan Beach Cottages (22617 Pacific Hwy., Ocean Park, 360/665-4888, www.klipsanbeachcottages.com [2], $130 d, $155 for 4, $215 for 6) are comfortable older cottages with kitchens and ocean views. This is a quaint place with a lovely meadow on one side and a row of tall pine trees on the other, 200 yards from the beach.

The modern Victorian-style Caswell’s on the Bay B&B (25204 Sandridge Rd., Ocean Park, 360/665-6535, www.caswellsinn.com [3], $160–210) offers friendly and comfortable accommodations facing Willapa Bay [4]. This is a quiet and relaxing place on a three-acre spread. Five guest rooms are furnished with antiques and private baths.