South Bend

The word "funky" is often used to describe odd little towns and villages, but it fits the Willapa River town of South Bend perfectly. The community has an eclectic riverfront, with restaurants and other buildings on pilings above the banks, and with parks that allow access to the water. But what you may notice most are the piles and piles of oyster shells, for this is the self-styled "Oyster Capital of the World." You can buy oysters—in the shell, shucked, or smoked—everywhere, even at gas stations.