It rains on the Washington coast. That's part of the charm, and in Seabrook it's no reason to stay indoors all day. The town's shops, studios, and restaurants are all within a few minutes' walk, so a rain jacket is all you need for a full day of cozy fun. Here are our favorite ways to spend a wet day.
Make Something to Take Home
At Lorraine's Candle Studio on Market Street, you blend your own custom-scented candle, which makes a great souvenir. It's open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM. The same mother-daughter team runs Lips & Lids in Pacific Landing, a custom lip and hat bar where you design your own lip product or personalize a hat.
Salt + Honey Apothecary, also in Pacific Landing, hosts interactive workshops alongside its shelves of botanical teas, custom-blended oils, and skincare. For a project back at the cottage, Seabrook Guest Services sells coastal-themed painting kits with video instructions, about $50.
Treat Yourself at Spa Elizabeth
A rainy day is the perfect excuse for a facial or massage. Spa Elizabeth, above Mr. Walrus on Front Street, offers organic facials, HydraFacial and skincare services, massage therapy, and specialty packages. Book ahead on weekends.
Play at The Arcade
Seabrook's 80s-style arcade on Front Street has classics like Pac-Man, pinball, Defender, Centipede, and Asteroids, plus skee-ball, hoop shooting, claw machines, and newer games. It's a hit with kids and nostalgic grown-ups alike. Hours vary by day, generally opening between 10 AM and noon and closing between 6 and 9 PM, so check before you go.
Escapology is also coming to Seabrook, with private 60-minute themed escape rooms. Watch for its opening, because it's built for rainy days.
Browse Books, Toys, and Shops
Joie Des Livres is a family-run independent bookstore with books, games, and puzzles. Pick up a novel and spend the afternoon reading by the fireplace. Brooklets Toys is stocked with games and puzzles for a family game night. From there, wander through Mr. Walrus, Sol-ful, NAHLA, and the other Market Street and Front Street shops.
Long Lunches and Cozy Dinners
Start with coffee and sourdough toast at Bellwether Cafe or a pastry at Vista Bakeshop. For lunch, Rising Tide Tavern's scratch-made pub menu and craft cocktails hit the spot. In the afternoon, settle in at The Stowaway Wine Bar for a tasting flight and a charcuterie board, or catch a Seahawks game there on Sundays. For dinner, Koko's has ocean-view tables where you can watch the weather roll in.
Or Just Stay In
Sometimes the best rainy-day plan is no plan. At Cake by the Ocean, that means board games and puzzles in the dining nook, a movie by the electric fireplace, and a soak in the hot tub while the rain falls. When the weather turns truly wild, walk up to the bluff for some storm watching.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Seabrook, WA when it rains?
Make a custom candle at Lorraine's Candle Studio, book a treatment at Spa Elizabeth, play retro games at The Arcade, browse Joie Des Livres bookstore, take a workshop at Salt + Honey Apothecary, or settle in at The Stowaway Wine Bar. All are within walking distance in Seabrook's town center.
Is there an arcade in Seabrook?
Yes. The Arcade on Front Street is an 80s retro-style arcade with Pac-Man, pinball, skee-ball, claw machines, and newer games. Hours vary by day of the week.
Is there an escape room in Seabrook, WA?
Escapology is coming soon to Seabrook with private 60-minute themed escape rooms. Its opening date hasn't been announced yet.
