Long Beach, Washington is a small town of roughly 1,000 people located right next to the Pacific Ocean. From there you can easily visit beautiful beaches, national parks and several lighthouses. Alternatively, you can also head indoors to gamble at several nearby casinos.
The only, in-town gambling option, Six Card Charlie's is worth visiting for the name alone. It opens its doors each night at 6 p.m. to those who wish to spend some time at one of two poker tables. A couple of table games are also available, but the selection is very limited.
Six Card Charlie's Gambling Hall and Saloon
911 Pacific Avenue North
Long Beach, WA 98631
360-642-4100
Located two hours north of Long Beach, gamblers will find more options at Shoalwater Bay. The casino's blackjack and pai gow tables open up at 2 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. It also features 318 slot machines, as well as a Player's Club.
Shoalwater Bay Casino
4112 Highway 105
Tokeland, WA 98590
360-267-2048
www.shoalwaterbaycasino.com/
Gamblers looking to spend a full weekend at a casino will want to head to the Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel. Though it is about a three-hour drive from Long Beach, the Emerald Queen offers much greater diversity in both gambling and entertainment. Billing itself as the "Entertainment Capital of the Northwest," the expansive complex often draws in top headliners from the worlds of both comedy and music. If you want the full casino experience, it's worth the trip.
Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel
5700 Pacific Highway East
Fife, WA 98424
253-594-7777
www.emeraldqueen.com
