Copalis Rock - Beach Cottage Guidebook
A special beach
Copalis Rock is an isolated seastack rock just offshore of
Copalis Beach. The next rock like it is ten miles north at
Point Grenville, and there are none to the south through
Ocean Shores.
At high tide, the rock stands up to a quarter mile offshore. At
an extreme low tide you can walk all the way out to the rock
and touch it. The bottom ten feet of the rock are covered in
big purple and orange starfish, anenomes, and mussels.
There are otherwise no tide pools along this coast, so this is
a special opportunity to see these animals. Close up you can
see that the rock resolves itself into about four major rocks
with channels of water running between. A flock of seagulls
always hangs out on the rock. Nearby are some smaller
rocks on the beach you can explore and climb on.
One mile further south is the Copalis State Airport. This is
the only beach airport in the country, where small planes
land right on the sand. The entire facilities consist of a
windsock, some signs ("Elevation 1 foot"), and a guestbook.
The first plane to land in 2008 was on April 1st. In the
summer, it is said, up to 75 planes will land on a busy
Saturday or Sunday.
Copalis Rock
At high tide, the rock stands up to a quarter mile offshore. At
an extreme low tide you can walk all the way out to the rock
and touch it. The bottom ten feet of the rock are covered in
big purple and orange starfish, anenomes, and mussels.
There are otherwise no tide pools along this coast, so this is
a special opportunity to see these animals. Close up you can
see that the rock resolves itself into about four major rocks
with channels of water running between. A flock of seagulls
always hangs out on the rock. Nearby are some smaller
rocks on the beach you can explore and climb on.
One mile further south is the Copalis State Airport. This is
the only beach airport in the country, where small planes
land right on the sand. The entire facilities consist of a
windsock, some signs ("Elevation 1 foot"), and a guestbook.
The first plane to land in 2008 was on April 1st. In the
summer, it is said, up to 75 planes will land on a busy
Saturday or Sunday.
Favorite Pub
The tavern is about 3 minutes from the cottage and two blocks from the ocean, and a beach approach road runs right next to the bar. A line of windows on the north side of the building looks out at the Copalis River as it cuts through the long marsh grass stirring in the ocean breeze of Griffith-Priday State Park. During the daytime, natural light infused with the tones of the ocean and the beach floods through the windows and over the pool tables, Naugahyde and the big jar of pickled eggs behind the bar. If you can’t decide whether to go to the beach or the bar, you could split the difference at the Green Lantern.
There’s a real melting pot of ages and types at the Green Lantern. A nightly dinner special draws lots of locals in the evening and pool competition and bingo draws them during the daytime. And tourists come and go steadily. This summer bingo proceeds went to the “Lantern Lunch” program that delivers meals to the homes of kids in the area to make sure they get a lunch when school is out.
The Green Lantern has a full bar and the kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. It’s pub food and the reviews are good and portions generous. Some advice: If you order a C.J. Burger, bring a friend. If you didn’t come with one, you’re apt to make one there.
Visit the Green Lantern Pub
3119 Washington State Route109,
Copalis Beach, WA, 98535
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Green Lantern Pub
3119 WA-109The tavern is about 3 minutes from the cottage and two blocks from the ocean, and a beach approach road runs right next to the bar. A line of windows on the north side of the building looks out at the Copalis River as it cuts through the long marsh grass stirring in the ocean breeze of Griffith-Priday State Park. During the daytime, natural light infused with the tones of the ocean and the beach floods through the windows and over the pool tables, Naugahyde and the big jar of pickled eggs behind the bar. If you can’t decide whether to go to the beach or the bar, you could split the difference at the Green Lantern.
There’s a real melting pot of ages and types at the Green Lantern. A nightly dinner special draws lots of locals in the evening and pool competition and bingo draws them during the daytime. And tourists come and go steadily. This summer bingo proceeds went to the “Lantern Lunch” program that delivers meals to the homes of kids in the area to make sure they get a lunch when school is out.
The Green Lantern has a full bar and the kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. It’s pub food and the reviews are good and portions generous. Some advice: If you order a C.J. Burger, bring a friend. If you didn’t come with one, you’re apt to make one there.
Visit the Green Lantern Pub
3119 Washington State Route109,
Copalis Beach, WA, 98535
groceries
The store officially opened in June 2016 and you can find the important staples such as milk, bread and basic household items in the cheerful aisles .
Getting ready for the weekend? The beer and wine selection is spectacular. And everything you need to make that perfect clam chowder when visiting for a clam dig can be found in the cozy store.
The store is whimsical and fun, too, with gifts and décor items throughout. Sharon has carefully curated a selection of local products such as Giving Thanks Candles and Raw Honey as well as Rainwater Botanical products. “We have a connection to our local artists, we know their stories and share in their lives,” she shares.
Brightly decorated and comfortable, the store is more than a grocery stop, it’s a community gathering place. The staff welcome those hardworking fellas coming in for grab and go lunches in their work boots as well as the kids for after school treats.
There are emergency supplies like candles, rain gear and batteries for stormy winter weekends at the beach, too. “We have a purpose here. We can help with the daily needs, but also help people prepare for stormy weather and bad conditions by offering important items,” she emphasizes.
You can’t help but feel at home with the welcoming whimsy.
Sharon welcomes and visits with each person that comes in her door, making new friends with each smile. Music plays softly in the background and laughter floats in the air. “I want to provide good food, good conversation and good company for my friends and neighbors,” she says. Stop by Voss Acres Produce Market in the spring and summer and Copalis Beach Grocery year round and watch Sharon and Steve’s love of community, and their business, grow.
8 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Copalis Beach Grocery
3090 WA-109The store officially opened in June 2016 and you can find the important staples such as milk, bread and basic household items in the cheerful aisles .
Getting ready for the weekend? The beer and wine selection is spectacular. And everything you need to make that perfect clam chowder when visiting for a clam dig can be found in the cozy store.
The store is whimsical and fun, too, with gifts and décor items throughout. Sharon has carefully curated a selection of local products such as Giving Thanks Candles and Raw Honey as well as Rainwater Botanical products. “We have a connection to our local artists, we know their stories and share in their lives,” she shares.
Brightly decorated and comfortable, the store is more than a grocery stop, it’s a community gathering place. The staff welcome those hardworking fellas coming in for grab and go lunches in their work boots as well as the kids for after school treats.
There are emergency supplies like candles, rain gear and batteries for stormy winter weekends at the beach, too. “We have a purpose here. We can help with the daily needs, but also help people prepare for stormy weather and bad conditions by offering important items,” she emphasizes.
You can’t help but feel at home with the welcoming whimsy.
Sharon welcomes and visits with each person that comes in her door, making new friends with each smile. Music plays softly in the background and laughter floats in the air. “I want to provide good food, good conversation and good company for my friends and neighbors,” she says. Stop by Voss Acres Produce Market in the spring and summer and Copalis Beach Grocery year round and watch Sharon and Steve’s love of community, and their business, grow.
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