Casino Along Washington Coast
The coast of Washington State is a rugged outcropping on the Pacific Ocean. Quinault Beach Resort and Casino 78 State Route 115 P.O. Box 2107 Ocean Shores, WA 98569 360-289-9466. Swinomish Casino and Lodge Located on the Washington coast in Anacortes and just two hours south of Vancouver, the Swinomish Casino & Lodge is owned and operated by the Swinomish, a community of Coast Salish peoples.
While the towns of the San Juan Islands are coastal towns in Washington, they’re not technically towns on the Washington Coast. But don’t let that stop you from seeing some of the best small communities in the region.
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Friday Harbor on San Juan Island is easily the largest. It offers busy streets lined with shops and restaurants, all leading to the forest of masts that is the bustling port. There’s even a whale museum for the kids. Afterward, complement your museum visit with a whale watching excursion out on the sound.
Lopez Island, on the other hand, is cozy and cute. The tiny town’s main attraction is the weekly Lopez Island Farmers Market, featuring local produce, handmade arts and crafts, and treats like fresh-made fudge. Small businesses like Holly B’s Bakery and Isabel’s Espresso round out the town’s offerings.
Eastsound on Orcas Island is a nice mix of the two. It’s larger than Lopez Village but less busy than Friday Harbor. Lovely waterfront sights, plenty of shops and restaurants, and the exhibits of the Orcas Island Historical Museum await.
Fancy a flutter? Washington State casinos offer plenty of entertainment and excitement.
For this guide, we've focused on the locations close enough to the coast for a visitor to our target area of the Washington coastline to visit without side-tracking too far.
NOTE: Information correct at time of publication. Always check with your chosen destination before you travel.
Most Dramatically-Located Washington State Casinos
7 Cedars Resort
Not far east of Sequim Bay State Park and on the Highway 101 coastal road, 7 Cedars Resort could not be more dramatically placed. This is the number one casino for people who have come to visit the Washington Coast and insist on staying near the ocean. A wide choice of restaurants and a golf course are among the resort's features.
Shoalwater Bay Casino
A close second, and the best-positioned casino for a view of the Pacific, is Shoalwater Bay Casino. Located on Highway 105 at the top of North Cove, south of the Grayland Beach area, this spectacular resort may not be as appealing visually as 7 Cedars, but you'll be enjoying the view too much to care.
Swinomish Casino
Third-favorite for those visiting the Washington coastline and wanting to have a flutter is the Swinomish Casino. It's located on the approach to Fidalgo Island on Highway 20, at the southern tip of Padilla Bay, just northeast of the top of Puget Sound, and enjoys a great view of the bay.
Skagit Valley Casino Resort
Located south of the Chuckanut Mountains and north of Mt. Vernon on the I-5, The Skagit is a fully-featured hotel casino, offering everything a visitor will need to enjoy themselves, from food to entertainment, and of course a wide range of ways to wager. It's a little way inland, but the compromise might be worth it if you can't face a long drive north to more scenic casinos.
Legal Gambling in Washington State
Casino resorts tend to be located on Reservation lands, but it's wise for visitors to Washington State to learn a little about what is, and is not, legal there.
All Internet-based gambling in Washington State is illegal, including online slots and poker.
100 square sports pool boards were authorized as legal in 1973 (to a maximum of $1 per square).
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All other sports betting is illegal in the State.
There are literally hundreds of legal games, variations and machines offered by the casinos.
The simplest way to read about them all is online at WSCG.WA.gov.
NOTE: Information correct at time of publication. Always check with your chosen destination before you travel.
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