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Olympic Coast Travel Itineraries

Explore Grays Harbor

The Grays Harbor Estuary hosts half a million birds on their annual migration. Bring binoculars!

Lake Quinault is fed by glaciers. It's a paddleboard delight!

And if you'd rather hike, bike, fish, or surf, we promise you'll make fun memories outdoors along Washington's Pacific Coast.

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Make the Coast Come Alive

Our itineraries transform a simple visit into an immerse journey of discovery, connecting regional attractions with the stewardship education that the Coastal Interpretive Center is known for.

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Local Stories

Our itineraries transform a simple visit into an immerse journey of discovery, connecting regional attractions with the stewardship education that the Coastal Interpretive Center is known for.

Optimized Timing

Coastal conditions can change significantly from hour-to-hour or month-to-month. Our itineraries maximize experience while accounting for tides, weather, and seasons.

Educational Integration

Each itinerary connects seamlessly with Coastal Interpretive Center exhibits and programs for deeper learning.

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Weather Flexible

Indoor and outdoor options ensure memorable experiences regardless of Pacific Northwest weather conditions.

Welcome to Washington's Wild Side

There's always more to see: if you're looking to dig even deeper into the nature and culture of Grays Harbor, please contact the CIC or visit the front desk at the CIC Museum. We'd be happy to give you the inside scoop!

Plan your journey by selecting a region, then explore curated itineraries highlighting the best experiences, natural wonders, and communities within those areas.
East County Coast, Rainforest & Mountains Harbor Central South Beach North Beach
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See How Stories Come Together

Touch whale bones, examine shipwreck artifacts and connect with the coast's living history.

Visit the CIC Museum
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Join Our
Community

Support our mission, get involved in educational programs, or contribute through donations and volunteering.

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Our Sponsors

Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office