Sunset enthusiasts rejoice! There’s nothing quite like the magic golden hour in Grays Harbor to capture your moments and memories. With its breathtaking natural beauty and stunning views, Grays Harbor is the ideal location for your next sunset selfie. From beaches to local or state parks, here are eight great locations to take the perfect sunset selfie in Grays Harbor.
Old Cannery Park
5th Street Extension at Adams Street, Hoquiam
An old fish cannery may seem like an unlikely site for cool sunset selfies. But Hoquiam’s Old Cannery Park is a winner.
Tucked into the northern edge of Grays Harbor, the park is named for the old Haines Crown Packers fish cannery that was once located at the waterfront park. So this small park is not only a scenic, it’s also a unique and historic site to watch the sun set and snap that winning selfie.
Damon Point
Point Brown Road, Ocean Shores
Damon Point is named for A.O. Damon. He was one of the first non-natives to permanently reside on the Ocean Shores Peninsula in the late 1800s. On a calm, quiet evening you can stroll around his namesake, Damon Point, and snap beautiful sunset selfies to your heart’s content. Damon Point offers four miles of beachfront walking with water on three sides.
A Discover Pass is required.
Friends Landing
300 Katon Road, Montesano
If you’re looking to capture vivid sunset colors reflecting off lake or river waters, this is the place. Located just outside Montesano with easy access to highway 12, Friends Landing includes 152 acres of recreation opportunities on the Chehalis River. If you’re not snapping selfies, options include hiking, fishing, camping, boating and bird watching along Lake Quigg. Friends Landing also has a campground with 18 RV sites and ten tent sites. So if you missed one perfect sunset selfie, you can easily stay another night or two and try again.
28th Street Landing and Boat Launch
28thStreet, Hoquiam
Want to add some perspective and a little height to your sunset selfie? Consider the boat launch and landing on 28th Street in Hoquiam. It provides direct waterfront access to the Chehalis River. If you prefer to keep your feet dry and stick to land, check out the site’s viewing tower. It offers a serene setting to take in the waterfront scenery. You’ll also get a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your sunset selfie.
Ocean City State Park
148 State Route 115, Hoquiam
For a walk on the beach and selfies with ocean breakers in the background, Ocean City State Park is the place to go. As you wait for the sun to set you can also smell the salt air, watch the sandpipers, build a sandcastle and fly kites on the soft sand. Relax around a campfire in the forested campground to end a fun-filled beach day. Leashed dogs okay.
A Discover Pass is required.
Lake Quinault
Perched on the southern edge of the lush Olympic Peninsula, Lake Quinault is famous for stunning vistas and its verdant rain forest setting in both the Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. If you’re looking for rippling blue water, soaring evergreens and rugged mountains to frame your sunset selfies, Lake Quinault offers all of the above. And if you’ve worked up an appetite posing for all those awesome selfies, check you can grab a meal at the historic Lake Quinault Lodge or the nearby Salmon House.
Morrison Riverfront Park
1401 Sargent Boulevard, Aberdeen
Located in the west end of Aberdeen, Morrison Riverfront Park offers numerous opportunities for sunset selfies. These include shots from picnic tables, a viewing dock and landscaped walkway as well as a jogging trail. Stop at any point along the jogging trail for a selfie with the sunset shimmering off the Chehalis River.
Twin Harbors State Park
3120 State Route 105, Westport
Ready to kick off those socks and shoes, roll up your pants and take some selfies as the sun melts into the ocean? Then check out Twin Harbors State Park. You can explore trails through grassy sand dunes and find scattered driftwood on the beach to highlight that perfect pose.
As night rings down the curtain on day and your sunset selfie adventure glides into the dark, consider one of these local lodging options:
Where to Stay in Grays Harbor for Sunset Views
Shilo Inn
707 Ocean Shores Boulevard Northwest, Ocean Shores
360.289.4600
Besides the natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean, Shilo Inn resort features 113 deluxe suites. Each has a private balcony to view a glorious sunset. Dogs are welcome for an additional fee.
Quinault Beach Resort and Casino
78 State Route 115, Ocean Shores
888.461.2214
If night life, gaming and scenic views overlooking the Pacific are your jam, consider the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino. Amenities include car charging, indoor pool, fitness center, spa, hot tub, gift shops, Wi-Fi and restaurants.
Best Western Plus
701 East Heron Street, AberdeenReservations: 833.372.6763
Close to Aberdeen’s Morrison Riverfront Park, the Best Western Plus lodging is family-friendly and affordable.
Westport Inn
2501 North Nyhus, Westport360.268.0111
Enjoy the sights and sounds of historic Westport at an affordable price. The Westport Inn is located one block from the marina, jetty and beach, all great spots for sunset selfies.
Lake Quinault Lodge
345 South Shore Road, Quinault360.288.2900
Built in the 1920s, the historic Lake Quinault Lodge balances rustic with luxurious. It offers a fireplace and lake views in most rooms as well as panoramic lake views in the dining room.
Sunset selfies are the perfect way to capture memorable moments and make lasting memories. Grays Harbor offers endless opportunities to do both while capturing eye-popping sunset photos that will surely wow your friends, family and followers.
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