This trail is either paved or on a boardwalk.  Along with the shoreline, there are several interesting things to see along the way.  

There are restrooms, water fountains, and places to park along the length of the trail.

The trail also goes through areas where you can get food. 

We walked from the basalt monolith at 5th Street NW in Long Beach along the boardwalk and Discovery trail to the beach below the Beard's Hollow overlook and back north along the beach.  Flooded trail prevented walking farther south.  There was snow on much of the trail, but was still easy walking. 

The snow made everything appear new and fresh.  Seeing all the animal tracks was a treat.  There was evidence of a gull's demise - the struggle in the snow offered more than the feathers and drops of blood usually tell.  It was about a 6 or 7 foot diameter zone of disturbed snow. 

Eagles were seen at multiple points along the walk.  Their calls always bring joy to my heart.  The shorebirds and their frenetic running and then spectacular flying are a worthy watch.  We saw one seal in the surf.  

The bathrooms at Sig Snyder road are open.  

We biked this from the trail head at beard’s hollow out to Long Beach and back… we actually started from the cape disappointment state park campground and had to go on the road for a couple of miles before hitting the trail. I wouldn’t recommend the road ride for inexperienced or younger kids.   This is a smooth trail with great views and only a couple of road crossings.  

We hiked this trail while visiting Long Beach.  It was very beautiful.   Make sure to wear sunscreen as there is very little shade.  We ventured off to the rocks on the beach and were able to view some tide pools since the tide was out.  

This south west corner of Washington state has been a delight in a variety of ways. There is so much to do whatever your interests. The two days we spent there were action packed so much that I did not even manage to pull out the stunt kite I brought for one of the windiest places on earth. Instead, we hiked the coast with plenty of cliffs and picturesque views. We played around the old military bunkers and forts. We were amazed how clean they all were - thank you park services. Old artillery positions with amazing vistas (they had to hit targets in the distance after all). We hiked plenty of short, varied trails with some amazing coastal vegetation, dunes and beaches. Two lighthouses in proximity of each other.

For inline skaters, the Discovery Trail is one of the best ones we have ever been on. The surfers look for a "big wave". We look for smooth asphalt, relative flatness, and minimal road crossings. We got all of the above. The trail weaves in almost perfect gentle zig zags along the beach. The ups and downs are perfect vertical height and total fun to ride. Most of it open, some of it shaded, but it's never too hot because of the ocean breeze. I think it's the breeze that makes it.

We have seen people fish, boat, surf, and even though it's not our cup of tea, maybe it's what needs to bring you to the area.

In the evening check out the cute port town of Ilwaco, WA. Not yet a huge choice of restaurants, but it's got character and is less crowded than Long Beach, WA.