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With the Covid 19 pandemic not looking to let up anytime soon many continue to search for the perfect getaway that’s within driving distance. Enter Seabrook – a vibrant beach town on the rugged Washington coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The town has been carefully designed over the last 16 years to create a space that merges an urban resort townscape seamlessly into the natural environment, providing a continuous system of preserved greenways, parks, and natural areas. It’s totally walkable and bikeable, with easy access to the best of the outdoors, including tranquil beaches, beautiful hikes, fishing, clamming, surfing, kayaking and more. At just 3 hours from downtown Seattle it’s an ideal destination with beautifully designed homes of all sizes to rent or own – from tiny studio lofts in town to massive houses on the beach.
Neighborhoods within the town range from beachfront, to the town center, and the farm district where you can find horses, ducks, and a community pea patch. Amenities include everything from high speed internet for working or schooling from home, to 165 acres of mountain bike trails, a gym, sports courts, firepits, and more. The homes and cottages have been sustainably built, with a multitude of energy and resource responsible products and processes.
Fall and winter travel to the coast bring unexpected adventures and discoveries from watching storms roll in to searching for much sought after sea floats washed up on the beach. For those ready to brave the cold clear days, Bucks Bike Shop offers wet suits, surfboard and skimboard rentals as well as guided kayak tours. Many homes come equipped with a private hot tub and cozy fireplace for chilly nights.
Food, Drink, + Retail:
Seabrook has grown it’s retail offerings over the last few years to include a variety of go-to spots for food, drinks, and shopping. Restaurants include Frontager’s, serving brick oven pizzas, pastas, and more; Koko’s, serving authentic Mexican fare and fan favorite margaritas; The Stowaway wine bar, Sweet Life ice cream and candy shop, a bakery, and a number of outdoor options including food trucks and a beer garden. The Front Street Market offers a place to grab groceries along with made to order sandwiches and breakfast items. Shopping options include clothing stores, a toy store, book store, and a few for outdoor gear and rentals. They also have a spa on site offering in service and to-go options.
Covid 19:
Seabrook is set up particularly well for social distancing and managing Covid quarantine and distancing. Upon Washington State’s lockdown the team immediately instituted top of the line commercial cleaning protocols and procedures, including no contact check in and a 24 hour minimum between guest stays. The team provides guidelines for community distancing and supports their retail spaces, restaurants, and bars with take-out and distanced patio dining options.
Community:
The Seabrook company is one of the largest employers in Grays Harbor County, WA and has donated more than $3 million into their community Foundation supporting opportunities for under privileged youth, food banks, and much more. In March 2020 alone they provided more than $30k in loans to local businesses struggling with the impacts of Covid, purchased two ventilators for the local hospital, and supported local high school graduates with more than $150k in scholarships.
To learn more or book your fall getaway visit: https://www.seabrookwa.com/
