Can you swim in the ocean at Long Beach WA?


Can you swim in the ocean at Long Beach WA? No Swimming Swimming in the ocean is not recommended on the Long Beach Peninsula, even on calm days. Lifeguards do not patrol the beach. The ocean currents are strong and dangerous no matter the time of tide. You cannot swim against these currents.


Does Long Beach have blue water?

Long Beach Island has a lot to offer, with its long and wide stretches of reclaimed beach showcasing both gold and white sandy areas, deep blue waters, calm bays, and there are even shores offering wild surf.


Why is Long Beach so famous?

The discovery of oil in Long Beach and Signal Hill in 1921 triggered a rapid growth, with a million-dollar-per-month construction boom in Downtown. It also helped establish the town as a popular seaside resort and port city, with the boardwalk entertainment area known as The Pike attracting many visitors.