Since the introduction of the Ultimate Beach House as the name for the 2010 Coastal Living Magazine Idea House at Seabrook, we’ve been wondering what truly characterizes an ultimate beach home.

Is it the breathtaking view, the outdoor fireplace and barbeque, or 100 year old European tile in your master bathroom? Or, is it all of those things combined?

Over the last few months, we’ve had our share of long conversations and debates over our personal favorites. It is now time to hear yours!

Share with us your dreams of the Ultimate Beach Sanctuary and win free and exclusive access to the 2010 Ultimate Beach House at Seabrook this summer!

Simply add your entry in the comment section below and enter to win the “ultimate” package of:

• 2 Seabrook Glass Floats
• 4 Tickets to the Ultimate Beach House at Seabrook
• Exclusive Tour of the Idea House!

You have until July 10 to submit your description. The winner will be announced right here on the Seabrook Blog on July 16 – the opening day of the Coastal Living Magazine Ultimate Beach House!

Thank you for participating and good luck!

Last weekend, the 3rd Annual Seabrook Fun Run took place on Washington Coast’s sandy beaches and we have all the pictures for you right here! On a perfect day, the sunshine and the easy 5K course was more than a motivation for all the participants to enjoy their time by the ocean.

Despite its relaxed character, the Fun Run still awarded the winners. Of the gentlemen, Cole Glover from Sammamish won first place for the second year in a row, while David Krueger came up second. For the ladies, Rebecca Hardenbrook from Stanwood was the fastest with Noel Burt just behind her heels. Congratulations to this year’s fastest runners, hope they can achieve this success again next year!

If you weren’t at Seabrook last weekend, or just want to recap the scenic jog, hit this link and watch the Flickr slideshow we just uploaded. Have more pictures of the Fun Run you would like to share? Send them over to us or post a link to your album below and we will feature them right here on our blog!

If you’re looking for a reason (like there aren’t a bunch already) to be at Seabrook this weekend, Seabrook’s Child Bike Parade will be taking over the town and is guaranteed to be a mesmerizing one. But for more on that, check back tomorrow…

Update: The 2010 Coastal Living Idea House is now called the Ultimate Beach House and has it’s own website! Head to it and find out all the details about the most exciting beach house for 2010!

www.seabrookwa.com/ultimatebeachhouse

We have some really amazing news for all of you! It seems as all the hard work invested in establishing Seabrook as a top beach destination is definitely paying off. Coastal Living, a magazine with immense reputation for being a top resource on oceanfront living, has chosen Seabrook as the exclusive location for the 2010 Coastal Living Idea House!!!

Situated in the Northwest Glen division of Seabrook, with breathtaking views of the ocean waves, the idea house will be the only one of the kind that Coastal Living Magazine will build in 2010. While there are usually two idea houses each year, the magazine’s Editor in Chief, Lindsay Bierman, was so impressed with Seabrook’s iconic majesty that he decided to give the Seabrook Idea House unmatched exclusivity this upcoming year.

This is a very exciting time for Seabrook and a simply outstanding recognition. Our town founder, Casey Roloff, shares his take on this milestone on our YouTube channel. Watch the video now and share with us your comments and thoughts!

Lew Oliver, one of the nation’s most acclaimed architects, has designed the house which should be completed in only a few months time. Keep checking back to our blog as we will be posting lot more information on this project, including pictures, timelines, and updates.

Krista!

Her comments…

“Seabluff, hands down! Ocean view and patio…this beautiful home beckons for a novel to be set here. And that gourmet kitchen? It is begging me to make seafood gumbo within its walls. My 3 closest girlfriends and I would open a fine bottle of red and let our fast-paced work lives slip away for a moment…”

Krista, to claim your beach getaway, please email rewards@seabrookwa.com.

Thank you to all the Seattle Picks readers who entered the June beach vacation giveaway right here on the Seabrook Blog. If you haven’t done so already, become a follower of Seabrook and be the first to learn about new and upcoming beach vacation giveaways and hot bargains on beach vacation rentals.

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Stay tuned, we’ll be tossing up some amazing contests and bargains all year!

Seabrook’s newest amenity, a market named Lil’s Pantry, opened its doors this past weekend to the crowds of clam diggers visiting Seabrook’s beach.

Proprietors Bob and Pam Bennett said, “Although we were fairly well prepared, the clamming traffic caused us to run out of a few things. The customers still seemed very happy and largely satisfied with the items we have to offer.”

Monday evening after the busy weekend, Mona Brewer kindly volunteered her experience of the added convenience Lil’s Pantry brings to Seabrook:

Hi All!

Mona Brewer