Safest Neighborhoods in Grays Harbor County, WA

Seabrook was designed as an oceanfront getaway — its model was Seaside, Florida, the inspiration for the set of “The Truman Show.” Here residents stroll through a master-planned, meticulously laid out beach town. They pass by an amphitheater with a summer concert series, the local bookshop and restaurants packed in a dense town center walkable to

Pacific Beach is a small town on the coast of Washington State, home to Pacific Beach State Park where sand is dotted with sand dollars and vivid sunsets paint the ocean pink and orange. It’s located 30 miles north of Aberdeen, the largest city nearby. There's not much to do in Pacific Beach except go to the beach, but there’s a town a mile south

Among the pine forests of Washington, Brady is a community of countryside homes in Grays Harbor County. Daily snapshots include neighbors tending to their farms, horses grazing on acres of land and pine siskins trilling in the boughs of evergreens. The population of less than 1,000 people lives in peace and quiet, with ample space to themselves.

On a peaceful beach in the South Bay, gentle waves lap at the shore, while bald eagles soar above pine trees. This scene unfolds every day in Bay City, a small neighborhood of Ocosta commonly mistaken as part of Aberdeen. “It’s just a little tiny circle there on the other side of the bridge. It’s now serviced by Aberdeen post office, so people get

In Moclips, the wind tousles grassy sand dunes as waves crash onto a vast beach, walkable from many locals’ backyards. Flocks of seagulls soar overhead, and sandpipers scamper at the edges of the shore. This Grays Harbor County community is known for its location on the coast of Washington state. “It's the ocean; it's the big draw to Moclips,”

Porter, a rural community in Grays Harbor County, offers an escape from busy city life with its outdoor experiences. Locals can live on acres of land next door to the Capitol State Forest, making it an ideal setting for those seeking endless recreation. Shaded by giant pine trees, mountain bikes pass by horseback riders in the untouched nature of

In Satsop, neighbors catch wild salmon from their boats, which glide across the Satsop River. The community and waterway were both named after a local Native American tribe. Fifteen miles east of Aberdeen, the area is known for being in the countryside of Washington state. “It’s bigger than areas like Porter and Malone, so it’s still rural but has

In Malone, cows graze in farmlands next to the towering pine trees of the Capitol State Forest. The rural community of around 300 people benefits from its location: “The appeal is that it's centrally located between Aberdeen and Olympia. And there’s acreage for a good value,” says broker Kristi Christensen who works with Better Properties Grays

An afternoon spent on the never-ending Pacific Ocean — the scent of salt in the air, kites flying in the wind and the sound of waves colliding with the shore. This is daily life in Grayland, a village on the coast of Washington state. “Grayland has the most popular camping grounds in the state right on the beach,” says broker Jennifer Custer who

Aberdeen Gardens, north of the town of Aberdeen, is only a quick drive from town but feels like it's miles and miles away. From the flowing waters of the Wishkah River to evergreen forests, there’s plenty of untouched beauty in the community. “There’s a lot of land and cow fields and a lot of vacant land out that way,” says Realtor Clinton Potter,

In Ocosta, the countryside merges with the South Bay waterfront on the coast of Washington state. Here horses graze in pastures surrounded by pine forests, while shorebirds flock to the peaceful beachfront. Ocosta is home to about 100 people, a beachfront state park, a river trail and rural and waterside homes, including multiacre lots and farms.

In Ocean City, people can drive onto a beach and park on the sand. They can watch the sunset over the water, fly kites in steady winds and beachcomb every day. “People like the beach access, and it’s a quaint little area,” says Realtor Clinton Potter. The population of around 200 full-time residents have spacious yards. Here they can keep to

Central Park of Washington state doesn’t look anything like the famous park in NYC, but it too provides a natural oasis. Surrounded by pine tree landscapes and scenic parks, it may pique the interest of outdoorsy folks. “My mom and dad lived there for years. They loved it there because it’s a little bit rural feeling, not in town yet so close to

In New London, residents don’t have to leave their yards to see nature’s beauty: dense evergreens rising towards the sky and sparrows flitting between branches. “It’s more rural; there’s going to be people outside city limits who have acres of land,” says Realtor Clinton Potter who works with Realty ONE Group All Stars and grew up in Grays Harbor

In Copalis Beach, pine forests are mere feet away from endless stretches of sand, dunes home to snowy plovers and the roaring waves of the Pacific Ocean. “People move there for the ocean. There's miles and miles of beach. And Copalis is 15 minutes from Ocean Shores,” says Realtor/broker Marjie Southall who works with John L. Scott Real Estate and

Tucked within the Olympic National Forest, the town of Neilton looks like the set of the “Twilight” series, dense with evergreens in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. It's an area where people can experience a quiet, secluded lifestyle in nature. The community is less than 5 miles from the southern gateway of Olympic National Park, home to

In Oyehut, it’s not uncommon to stroll along on the beach and see tourists on horseback and kites flying above the waves. The tiny community offers a scenic oceanfront location bordered by the Grays Harbor Bay on its eastern side. Oyehut is also considered to be part of Ocean Shores, a city well-known for its tourists and active retirees. “There's