_She's quirky, a little unexpected, and exactly the kind of roadside oddity I love finding. If you're exploring Long Beach, she's worth a quick stop. Standing about 9 feet tall, this wooden mermaid was carved by local chainsaw artist Fred Bero in the 1980s. Over the years, she's become one of Long Beach's most recognizable pieces of public art and a favorite photo stop for visitors exploring the coast. Today, the mermaid continues to greet travelers as a reminder that some of Washington's most memorable attractions are wonderfully weird