Four Tiny Washington Towns to Find the Perfect Vacation Home
If you’re looking to create a home away from home, Washington State offers an incredibly diverse landscape to find your dream getaway. From the stunning Pacific Ocean to the majestic Cascade Mountain Range, and everything in between, there’s a charming town to escape the busyness of the city no matter your preferred scenery. Read on to discover four tiny towns located within a few hours of Seattle, that might make your next great escape!
A small section of Ocean Shores’ six miles of public beaches
01 | Ocean Shores
Population: Estimated at 6,494
Ocean Shores, Washington, is a coastal town known for it’s picturesque beaches and ocean front views. While Ocean Shores is a popular tourist destination with several million visitors coming to enjoy the coast each year, residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in a small and close knit community. Located on Point Brown Peninsula, Ocean Shores is perfect for beachcombing, clam digging, water sports, and other outdoor activities.
Mountain views for miles in Plain, Washington
02 | Plain
Population: Estimated at 6,504
Located in Central Washington just 30 minutes away from the bustling town of Leavenworth, Plain, Washington is anything but plain with stunning forest views perfect for anyone looking for a year-round mountain retreat. With Lake Wenatchee State Park just a stones throw away and a vast network of cross country ski trails, outdoor recreation is abundant in the area. Nearby Leavenworth offers a Bavarian themed town full of great dining, shopping, wineries and tasting rooms. A bit further away is the larger town of Wenatchee, home to Mission Ridge Ski Resort.
Waterfront living in Manson, Washington
03 | Manson
Population: Estimated at 1,433
Also in central Washington, but further North of Wenatchee, wine country and lake life await. With over 40 wineries located in the Lake Chelan Wine Valley, both Manson and it’s larger neighbor town Chelan have become popular year-round tourist destinations for wine aficionados. Also home to one of the state’s largest lakes, popular local activities include any sort of watersports, and hiking the surrounding hillsides.
Lavender farm in Sequim, Washington
04 | Sequim
Population: Estimated at 8,241
Located on the Coast of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula in an area known as Washington’s “banana belt,” Sequim is one of the driest regions in the pacific northwest with a mere 16 inches of average annual rainfall (as opposed to Seattle’s whopping 39 inches). The region also offers a healthy dose of sunny days with an average of around 300 days per year with at least some sun. Also known as the “lavender capital of America,” Sequim is home to over 30 lavender farms, several golf courses, and offers easy access to the ocean.