Copalis Beach is a census-designated place in Grays Harbor County, Washington, on the Pacific coast along State Route 109, between the resort town of Ocean Shores to the south and the small community of Pacific Beach to the north. With a population of roughly 450, it is a quiet, low-key coastal settlement whose identity is shaped by the wide, driftwood-strewn beach that fronts it and by the rhythms of the Pacific Ocean. The shoreline here is best known for razor clamming, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife manages a razor clam reserve along this stretch of coast. Digging seasons are set by the state, generally running from fall through spring, and the area's bounty of razor clams draws recreational diggers from across western Washington. The same shore is a haven for migratory birds and for birders, with the nearby Copalis River and its spit providing habitat within Griffiths-Priday State Park, where the river meets the ocean. Copalis Beach's built environment is modest and residential, a mix of beach homes, cabins, and vacation rentals along the highway and side roads, together with a handful of small services. The community is part of the North Beach School District, which stretches along the coast from Ocean Shores to Pacific Beach, and day-to-day needs are met in nearby Ocean Shores, with larger services in Aberdeen and Hoquiam to the east. For residents and second-home owners alike, Copalis Beach offers a simpler, quieter alternative to the busier beach towns of the Washington coast, centered on beachcombing, clamming, and the open Pacific. Access runs along State Route 109, the coastal highway that ties the communities of the north Grays Harbor coast together, and the community's state parkland and proximity to Ocean Shores' amenities give it a relaxed, recreation-first character.