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The Historic Chinook School

4.8 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Chinook, Washington · 0.3 mi to the sand

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  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Capacity couples mention 90–90-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Phone (360) 244-3627
  • Website chinookschool.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

810 US-101, Chinook, WA 98614

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From the reviews

This place is an excellent venue for weddings, reunions or any other event. It is so cute inside and had a wonderfully clean and we'll stocked kitchen. We attended our brothers wedding there this past weekend and had the absolute best time. Highly recommend 👌

★★★★★ — Tara, Sep 2025

I take care of the landscape here. This is a great location for meeting of get togethers

★★★★★ — Neil, May 2022

Excellent venue for our group of 90 people. Rented both of their buildings for multiple days. Historic charm combined with modern equipment for a beautiful experience- and all for a great price! It was all the things we wanted ; run by talented folks who love their area.

★★★★★ — Marcus, Jul 2024

I had a great time at the October Festival. It was a fun event, with good food, great entertainment, nice auction items, and beautiful artists there selling their products.

★★★★★ — Terri, Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 30 reviews →

Getting married at The Historic Chinook School

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.