Westport
Built around the working harbor at the mouth of Grays Harbor, Westport grew into a fishing and recreational port on Washington’s Pacific coast. The city stands beside the broad entrance channel, where the South Jetty and other protective works separate the open ocean from harbor traffic. Grays Harbor is a large coastal estuary extending east toward Aberdeen and Hoquiam, while Westport occupies its southern entrance. Commercial fishing, charter boats and sport angling remain central to local life. North of town, Grays Harbor Lighthouse was completed in 1898; it is Washington’s tallest lighthouse. Westport combines an active maritime economy with the long, open shoreline of the outer coast.
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Among Washington’s coastal cities, Westport stands out for its position on the Pacific Ocean at the entrance to Grays Harbor. The town occupies Point Chehalis, where the protected harbor meets open water, shaping a community closely tied to commercial fishing, boating and surf culture. Grays Harbor Lighthouse, first lit in 1898, remains a defining local landmark and is Washington’s tallest lighthouse. Westport’s marina and waterfront give the town a working maritime character, while broad ocean beaches underline its exposed coastal setting. Explore additional webcams nearby to better understand how Westport and Grays Harbor relate to the Pacific coast and Washington’s shoreline.
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