![]() ![]() This southernmost tip is filled with natural tunnels, tidal pools, and rock formations, perfect for exploring and a sunset photo-op! Keep in mind you need low tide to explore tidal pools. Once at the beach, hike the whole length to the Point of Arches. Note that while the trail is relatively flat, it often gets exceptionally muddy. From there, it’s a two-mile hike to the beach. Since Shi Shi Beach is on tribal land, it’s necessary to purchase a Makah Reservation Permit to park at the trailhead. The reward is well worth it: more than two miles of wide sandy beach, abundant sea stacks, and dramatic cliffs. One of the most stunning Olympic National Park Beaches, Shi Shi takes some serious effort to reach – requiring extra driving and a hike. At a glance: Broad sandy beach with excellent campsites.In this article, we’ve rounded up the best Olympic National Park beaches to help you decide which to visit first. We recommend visiting (at least!) a few, and to help you do exactly that. While one has more whale sightings, another has dramatic views and another is known for its driftwood. Just make sure to obtain a wilderness camping permit and bring appropriate supplies, including rain gear and a bear canister (just as much for raccoons as bears!)!Įach of the beaches in Olympic National Park offers something slightly different. Unlike many other beach destinations, it’s easy to find a spot all to yourself here!īetween the remoteness and there being just a handful of accommodations in the park, camping is the best way to experience its coastal sections.īoth developed and dispersed campsites are abundant on most beaches. ![]() Tucked away in a remote section of Washington, Seattle is a 3-to-4-hour drive from the national park, and there are few towns along the coast.Ĭombined with the fact that most of the beaches are only accessible via hiking, it really amplifies their unspoiled, undeveloped nature. With quickly-changing weather conditions, you’ll find the water is cold year-round attracting rare marine life including orcas. Dramatic mountain ranges paint the backdrop for rugged driftwood-strewn beaches. Olympic National Park Beaches beautifully showcase Mother Nature’s grandeur. The coastline in the far northwestern US doesn’t exactly check the typical boxes for a quintessential beach getaway. From dramatic sea stacks to places you can camp overnight, we’ve highlighted the park’s most noteworthy beaches. Olympic National Park beaches are uniquely rugged and undeveloped. ![]()
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