Celebrate Restaurant Month On Washington’s Beautiful Long Beach Peninsula

It appears as if we're beginning the new year in a similar manner to the way last spring started: meaning we are in a phase when we can be heroes simply by staying home and ordering takeout. And while we don't have anything against our own couches, we know that, for many Washingtonians, a change of scenery is long overdue.

Luckily, there are still plenty of local places you can visit safely, where it's easy to keep your distance from others. The Long Beach Peninsula is one of them – and believe it or not, January is a beautiful (and delicious) time to go.

The Long Beach Peninsula tends to be pretty crowded in the summertime. But on a crisp winter day, it's quiet and peaceful.

And while most January days tend to be drizzly and foggy, sometimes the bright winter sun sneaks through the clouds for a day or two at a time.

Typically, January is Restaurant Month here in Long Beach.

That means that quite a few local restaurants offer specially priced menus full of their tastiest cuisine for guests to try.

Of course, this year is different, and Long Beach's Restaurant Week isn't taking place in the traditional sense – but you can still celebrate it in your own way.

Book a cozy hotel room, like this one at the Shelburne Hotel, and dine on delicious cuisine from the comfort of your room. The Shelburne Hotel has an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner daily.

The Adrift Hotel is also a fantastic option, and you'll probably get a fantastic price on a room right now...

...and this means you can have fancy snacks and scrumptious meals from Pickled Fish delivered right to your door.

It really doesn't get better than that.

The North Beach Tavern will serve you some of the best pizza of your life, which you can enjoy from your bed or by the sea.

And of course, you'll want to treat yourself to some takeout beer.

In the morning, head to ROOTS Juice, Java, and Salad Bar when you're in need of a piping hot latte and a breakfast sandwich.

They open at 6:30 a.m. each weekday morning, ready to make your day.

Streetside Taco is also a fantastic option.

You can order and pay from the website, streetsidetaco.com, and pick up your lunch at their little hut.

If you're craving some fresh seafood or Italian cuisine, check out Mycovio's.

Located on Bay Avenue in Ocean Park, this tasty place serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. and will expand hours when restrictions are lifted.

Of course, you can never go wrong with freshly baked cinnamon rolls from Anita's Coastal Cafe.

The made-from-scratch pastries, breakfast, and lunch here taste fantastic, no matter where it's enjoyed.

If you've been cooking your way through the holidays – or if you just love food – you deserve a little break from reality. Come check out the beautiful Long Beach Peninsula and support local businesses in the most delicious way.