Space 101 (Magnuson) is actually local and has an eclectic mix

Ski to sea, perhaps from Leavenworth to Kingston and circle around on 101

If speaker replacement is because "it sounds different" then it's not the speaker; in fact, it's extremely unlikely to be a speaker issue unless someone poked it with a stick. Most likely it's the filter capacitor(s). Most of the original capacitors might still be fine if the radio has been in regular periodic operation, but the filter capacitors (usually a tall "aluminum can" near the tubes) take a bigger hit. When they go bad (and they will) then the radio will hum or buzz loudly or not work. If it sounds more like static or frying bacon then it's likely a resistor. r/audiorepair or r/VintageRadios can be of assistance.

Not highly experienced with that beach at that time of year but I think it’s something like this, perhaps less crowded. (Apologies in advance for any divisive expression.)

Hair style looks to be mid/late 1950s

Adding to Alderbrook as a destination -- there are hiking trails across the road from there, and a golf course at the top of the trail (you could drive to the course too; hiking isn't the only way to get there)

r/BirdsAreNotReal

Rocky and Bullwinkle

Moose is seeking squirrel