Joemma Beach State Park is a secluded 122-acre marine park on the Key Peninsula featuring 3,000 feet of saltwater shoreline on Case Inlet of Puget Sound. The beach is notable for being a stop on the Cascadia Marine Trail, a water trail for human-powered boats. The park offers primitive campsites that are particularly popular with […]
Dash Point State Park offers 3,301 feet of saltwater shoreline on Puget Sound. The beach is famous for skimboarding, with its flat sandy terrain and gentle slope perfect for this sport. The park encompasses 461 acres with forested hiking and biking trails in addition to beach activities. At low tide, the beach extends far out, […]
Cama Beach State Park preserves a historic 1930s fishing resort on Camano Island. The beach fronts Saratoga Passage with views of the Olympic Mountains across the water. Historic cedar cabins built between 1934 and 1955 can be rented year-round. The Center for Wooden Boats operates on-site, offering boat rentals and educational programs about maritime heritage. […]
Damon Point is a sandy spit that extends into Grays Harbor, forming a unique peninsula with beaches on all sides. The area is designated as a marine protected area and wildlife refuge, particularly important for snowy plovers, a threatened shorebird species. The point offers four miles of walkable beach around its perimeter. Once the site […]
Kopachuck Beach is part of a 109-acre marine state park along Henderson Bay in Puget Sound. The beach offers dramatic views of Cutts Island (also known as Deadman’s Island), a small, tree-topped island accessible by kayak at low tide. The shoreline features a mix of sand and small pebbles, with a forested backdrop that provides […]
Salt Creek Recreation Area features Tongue Point Marine Sanctuary, one of the richest tide pool areas in Washington State. The beach and surrounding 196-acre county park occupy a former World War II military installation, Camp Hayden, with bunkers and gun emplacements still visible. The area offers stunning views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca […]
Rosario Beach is part of Deception Pass State Park, Washington’s most-visited state park. This small, sheltered cove features exceptional tide pools that are part of a marine protected area. The Maiden of Deception Pass story pole, a Samish Indian carving, tells the legend of the area. Several hiking trails connect Rosario to other parts of […]
Dungeness Spit is the longest natural sand spit in the United States, extending 5.5 miles into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This unique landform is protected as part of the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, home to over 250 bird species and diverse marine wildlife. Hikers can walk the length of the spit to reach […]
Cape Disappointment State Park offers dramatic headland views where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. The park features two historic lighthouses: Cape Disappointment Lighthouse (1856) and North Head Lighthouse (1898). During winter storms, waves can reach spectacular heights, making it a premier storm-watching destination. The 2,023-acre park includes old-growth forest, ocean beaches, lakes, and […]
Third Beach is the most remote of the three La Push beaches, requiring a 1.2-mile hike through coastal forest. This isolation rewards visitors with a tranquil beach experience and fewer crowds. The beach features striking sea stacks, a waterfall that cascades onto the shore, and rich tide pools. The scenic hike passes through Sitka spruce […]