Overview
Pacific is a city in King and Pierce counties in the State of Washington. Located primarily in King County, the population was 6,606 at the 2010 census. Like its northern neighbor Algona, Pacific is sometimes mistaken for a part of Auburn.
Description
The USA's Pacific Northwest region is a lesser-visited gem, with expansive plains, mountains, and rugged coastline all waiting to be discovered along some stunning scenic routes.
To the east, Montana' s vast ranch lands are peppered with small towns and historic battle sites, such as Custer's Last Stand and the Massacre at Wounded Knee. Further west, the state's undulating landscape comes to an abrupt halt as the Rocky Mountains rise skywards, and Hells Canyon forms a natural border with Idaho.
On the other side of Idaho is Oregon, renowned for its driftwood-strewn beaches, tracts of enormous redwoods, and the iridescent waters of Crater Lake.
The Columbia River divides Oregon from Washington state. Here vineyards thrive on the sunny slopes east of the Cascade Mountains, while further upstate temperate rainforests, lakes, and waterfalls abound in Olympic National Park.
Finally, Seattle is a great city to spend some time in and makes a perfect base for exploring Mount Rainier National Park and seeing the results of the volcanic power at Mount St. Helens.
Pacific Beach, Washington
United States
URL:
http://www.audleytravel.com/usa/country-guides/pacific-northwest