Things to do in Westport WA

An honest, source-linked guide to things to do in Westport WA — Westport Light State Park, the Grays Harbor Lighthouse, Westport Maritime Museum, and Twin Harbors beaches — with Hill Top Hideaway in Raymond as your quiet inland base.

Westport WA sits at the mouth of Grays Harbor on Point Chehalis — the southern tip of the harbor entrance. Guests at Hill Top Hideaway in Raymond often ask about things to do in Westport WA: the lighthouse, maritime museum, marina district, and ocean beaches at Westport Light and Twin Harbors state parks. This page sticks to facts we checked on official city, State Parks, and historical-society pages. Hours and seasons change — re-check the linked sources before you go.

Raymond to Westport on SR 105

The Raymond to Westport drive follows SR 105 along the South Beach corridor through Tokeland and Grayland to Point Chehalis. OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM, queried Nov 2, 2026) puts the trip at about 33 miles and roughly 60 minutes under normal conditions. Treat that as a planning estimate only — traffic, weather, and exact start/end points vary.

Westport Light State Park and the beach

Westport Light State Park (1595 Ocean Avenue, Westport, WA 98595) is a 560-acre day-use park with about 1,215 feet of shoreline, named for the historic Westport / Grays Harbor Lighthouse. Published hours: summer 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; winter 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. A Discover Pass is required for parking. The parks page highlights an ADA-accessible concrete boardwalk/hiking trail along the beach, surfing and beach exploration, and notes that ocean swimming is not recommended due to currents and rip tides. ATVs are illegal on the beach and dunes. Phone: (360) 268-9717 · [email protected].

Nearby Twin Harbors State Park (3120 WA-105) adds campground access and the Shifting Sands Trail to the beach (hours 8:00 a.m. – dusk). The Seashore Conservation Area South Beach Area runs about 18 miles from Tokeland to Point Chehalis; beach driving rules (max 25 mph, no ATVs/UTVs, no camping on the beach) are summarized on the SCA page. Discover Pass guidance covers when you need a pass for park lots versus ocean-beach parking.

Grays Harbor Lighthouse

The Grays Harbor Lighthouse at 1020 W Ocean Avenue is operated with the Westport South Beach Historical Society. The society describes it as 107 feet tall — the tallest lighthouse in Washington State — with 135 steps to the lantern room and the original 3rd-order Fresnel lens still in place. Construction began in 1897; first official service followed a dedication on June 30, 1898. Climbers must be at least 40 inches tall and five years old; no pets may climb; children and pets may not be carried up. Hours are seasonal (commonly Thursday–Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in published summer/shoulder schedules; winter may be appointment-only) — confirm on the lighthouse page before you go. The City of Westport history page notes that the city was incorporated June 26, 1914.

Westport Maritime Museum

The Westport Maritime Museum (Westport South Beach Historical Society) is at 2201 Westhaven Drive, Westport, WA 98595, in the old Coast Guard station complex (including McCausland Hall, a whale skeleton display, and the Destruction Island Lens Hall). As published on the society homepage for June 1 – October 31: Thursday–Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday–Wednesday closed). Re-check the society site for winter hours and any temporary closures.

Marina and town

Westport remains a working fishing and charter port at the harbor mouth. State Parks notes the park is within minutes of the city’s marina, boat launch, maritime museum, and other attractions. Confirm current charter, float, and launch details with local operators and the Port of Grays Harbor before you go — we are not listing fee amounts here.

Visitor etiquette

Use designated trails and beach access points, stay off unstable sand cliffs and driftwood structures, obey lighthouse safety rules, and pack out what you pack in. Re-check Discover Pass, park hours, and museum schedules the same day.

Stay in Raymond, day-trip to Westport

Hill Top Hideaway is an updated licensed short-term rental operated by Hope and Grace LLC in Raymond, WA: three bedrooms, sleeps six, about a five-minute walk to the Willapa Hills Trail and near Cases Pond. It makes a calm inland base when you want things to do in Westport without staying on the busiest stretch of the coast.

Last checked against official public sources on November 2, 2026 (America/Los_Angeles). Details change — always re-check the linked pages before you go.