Okay, Nerd’s Eye View, let’s tell the readers what they can win! (Cue game show music…)
That’s right, it’s time for you to take a summer trip out to the Washington Coast! There’s the Westport harbor, a lively fishing port. There are windswept rugged beaches (no, seriously, I know that sounds like florid touristy hyperbole, but check out the photo, it’s from our last trip out there!), oyster farms, cranberry bogs, and more oyster farms! There’s walking the wide swath of sand at the Grayland State Park — a great place for kites and sand castles — there are funky little coast towns, and hey, did I mention the oyster farms? There are sea birds and tidal flats and the drive out there, yeah, it’s kind of amazing, really, especially if you’re lucky enough to have sun, though I am also fond of the mystery of fog. But don’t take my word for it, you can go see for yourself, courtesy of the generous folks at Vacations By The Sea.
Let’s start with the disclaimers. Restrictions apply, dates subject to availability, the usual stuff. If you win and you schedule your stay post Labor Day, some of the attractions may be operating on limited post-summer hours or be closed for the season.You’ll need to book your stay before October 1st and holiday weeks would be excluded — that’s Labor Day and 4th of July. Finally, while I’ve been to Westport — and do NOT recommend the Mexican restaurant in town there — I’ve not been to this resort so I can’t tell you anything about it first hand. I hope to get there before summer is over, but you may see it before I do.
On to the fabulous prize, from our hostess:
We’d like to give away one of the following packages:
- Wine, climb & dine option 1: Â 4 mid-week nights in one of our lovely 2 bedroom partial view or park view condos; a complimentary wine, chocolate & cheese tasting at the Westport Winery, passes for 2 to climb Washington’s tallest lighthouse (Grays Harbor Light Station aka the Westport Lighthouse) and a $100 gift certificate to the Half Moon Bay Bar & Grill.
- Wine, climb & dine option 2: Â 2 week-end nights in one of our lovely 2 bedroom partial view or park view condos; a complimentary wine, chocolate & cheese tasting at the Westport Winery, passes for 2 to climb Washington’s tallest lighthouse (Grays Harbor Light Station aka the Westport Lighthouse) and a $100 gift certificate to the Half Moon Bay Bar & Grill.
Okay, how great is that? Pretty great! How do you win that package? All you have to do is leave a comment. You MUST fill out the email address form, but I won’t share that with anyone — I just need it to contact you if you’ve won. If you wanted to include a link to a fabulous beach photo or beach blog post, hey, that would be cool because I love the beach, but it’s not required. I’ll pull a winner at random on June 19th.
Good luck. And if the fates align, maybe I’ll see you at the beach!
And here I was just this morning saying to my husband: “We really need to take a road trip to Washington again one of these days…”!!
Always a pleasure Ms. Nerd…
I’m so glad I discovered you on Twitter. I very much like your blog — the writing and the photos are really, really good.
Hey! I love the Washington Coast! The ocean has a mysterious way of restoring my internal balance. I have been vacationing by reading blogs about people who actually get out of thier desks. I would love to be one of those people!
If I win I don’t know exactly how I’m going to get there but I surely know what I’ll do when I arrive!
Hint: sit on the beach and play my ukulele.
(OK. That wasn’t exactly a hint…)
Funny, but my sweetie was just saying that she’d love to spend some time on the Washington coast this summer, and . . . .
And whoever wins this is going to be a lucky dog. I haven’t “done” Westport really, but the whole coast is an absolute treat that anyone would enjoy.
Good luck to everybody who leaves a comment (myself included, natch)!
Cheers,
TandMark
Very cool contest. If you get a chance to visit the coastal area of Charleston, Oregon, you might like this VRBO property (Vacation Rental By Owner)right above the beach.
http://lodging.uptake.com/blog/loft-by-the-lighthouse-charleston-oregon-cape-arago-state-park.html
I love the Washington coast, in many of its forms. I’d love a chance to go back. Here’s from a trip a few years ago at Beach #1:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sallysimpleton/181443444/
And from the Kalaloch Lodge!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sallysimpleton/181444160/
I like beaches!
Wake me up if I win!
I want to win this and gift it to a fabulous couple I know who live in the region and REALLY need a vacation.
I remember seeing buoy sculptures inside rusting old cars on Main Street in Westport long ago and I’ve been dreaming of going back ever since. Clam gun (and license) in hand… oh nights of fried molluscs and Washington mist… I’m there in spirit even if I don’t win…
I don’t have enough beaches in my life. Sure could use a little vacation!
How could I not throw my hat in the ring. Would love to see and photograph this part of the country.
I could use a little get away….Like this day trip up to Taylor Shellfish. http://www.examiner.com/x-255-Seattle-Food-Examiner~y2008m8d30-Day-Trip-to-Taylor-Shellfish
Mmmmm, I could *definitely* use some beachy goodness right about now!
Gregg and I have wonderful memories of staying in funky cabins in Grayland and getting bombarded by ladybugs on the beach (that was weird, but fun). Please enter us into the running.
Ooohhh… a walk along the beach sounds wonderful right now. It has been about a year since I was over on the WA coast. Did a little yurt camping at Cape Disappointment and this lovely hike at Leadbetter State Park last August.
http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/marta/archives/005483.html
beach photos? did someone say beach photos?? i’ve got tons! (but i’d love to add some more to my collection so please pick me! pick me!) =)
we have a new year’s tradition here on oahu in hawaii where all of my friends gather at sandy beach park on the east shore to toast the first sunrise of the year: http://www.flickr.com/photos/maliayoshioka/sets/72157612005450025/
here’s a beautiful sunset in fiji: http://www.flickr.com/photos/maliayoshioka/2588900434/in/set-72157605676295567/
i love the way that there are offerings everywhere in bali, even on the beach: http://www.flickr.com/photos/maliayoshioka/2451608940/in/set-72157605148628380/
a serene moment at sunset in ko surin, thailand: http://www.flickr.com/photos/maliayoshioka/2303018371/in/set-72157604023530955/
We always enjoy stays at a beach. In our nearly 36th years of marriage we’ve stayed at several places on the southern Washington coast, have camped at various places on the coast north and south and also have stayed at places like Canon Beach on the the Oregon coast. The kite festival and sand sculpture events are great. But in winter months nothing beats a nice Hawaiian beach to escape our Washington winter weather.
A stay at the beach for our anniversary would be wonderful!
Can I bring my surfboard?
You got me! I’d love to go…
We love Westport. Taffy, salmon fishing, surfing, jetty walking…all good stuff. Take a look at the place via their web cam: http://www.westportcam.com/
Great contest! Would love to experience the Pacific Northwest.
Not only did we stay at funky cabins in Grayland, but for several years, I would take my daughter out there for a week in the summer, when she would come to visit from Iowa. She says those are some of the best memories from her childhood.
She’s nearly 30 now, and it’s been a long time since I’ve stayed out that way. I spent a very gloomy Christmas out there all alone the year before meeting Lori – gray, stormy, quiet … a perfect soul-searching time.
Summer and early fall are great times to be out in that area. Maybe we’ll win?
Westport looks amazing. I would love the chance to stay at Vacations by the Sea condos.
We have only gone to Longbeach & Ocean Park WA. Would love the chance to experience other Washington Costal towns.
Thanks for the great giveaway.
I want to be spend every weekend on the WA Coast. Love it.
Heard great things about the WA coast. Would love to see how it compares with the OR coast.
We’re pondering a trip to WA in our future. Sure, I’m in – a prize like this could bring that trip closer to fruition!
Oh, hell yeah. I’d love this.
Amazing giveaway!
K.
Yes, please!
BTW, I love the name of your blog. Awesome.
If am not going to win this I am going to throw a fit!
I was born in Carmel by the sea. Beaches are in my blood!
What an excellent adventure. Haven’t been to this part of the Pacific northwest, but it sounds great. Really enjoy your website and blog! Keep up the good work! ( Oh yeah, and pick me!)
Oooh! That sounds dreamy. Well here’s a photo from Belize (oh how i miss it): http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1070757&l=f27eee18c3&id=530703774
Love Washington – but have never seen the coast!!! It’s on my to-do list.
I live in Washington, but I’m fairly new here and haven’t been to the coast yet, so this would be awesome!
I was just talking with some friends who have either lived in the Pacific NW or recently traveled there, and every one of them raved about it, urging me to make that my next destination. I certainly hope to do that soon!
Happy Monday!
I’ve never been to the West Coast. Would be great!
It’s gotta be better than Luanda, Angola where we live 10 months of the year – would love to visit REAL civilization on our time back in the States
I heart Washington, and the coast even more! Need a retreat from all that is Alabama…
I used to live on Orcas Island–would love the chance to see some more beachfront of Washington!
Hey! This sounds like a lovely vacation.
Love the Washington coast!
Our only Washington State experience was a brief few hrs. before getting leaving for an Alaskan Cruise, It was long enough for us to realize we DEFINITELY need to return!
For a nice lighthouse pic from out cruise check out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bellaeatsbooks/3272591384/
Thanks,
Christina
This sounds fantastic! Thank you for coordinating this contest and for spreading the word on Twitter. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that I’m a winner
This would be a wonderful excuse to grab my friends that live in the area and finally spend those days on the beach we keep talking about! Thanks!
We haven’t been to the coast for several years. We love it there!
I never turn down the possibility of a trip to the WA coast. I’m thinking crab….
While I have lived in Florida my whole life a visit up north would be Interesting to see how the Northerners enjoy themselves.
One of the few places/beaches I have yet to dig my toes into. Would be an honor.
Been a while since I’ve commented but I’m not above taking a bribe to comment more often; let the giveaway begin!