Named for the gold discovered in the sands in the mid-1800s, this beach sits at the mouth of the mighty Rogue River. The beach offers excellent fishing, beachcombing, and the unique experience of jetboat tours up the Wild and Scenic Rogue River. The long, uncrowded shoreline provides peaceful walks with views of dramatic rock formations […]
Owen Beach is located within Point Defiance Park, a 760-acre urban oasis in Tacoma. The beach recently underwent a major renovation to improve accessibility and address climate change impacts. Situated along the Tacoma Narrows, it offers views of Vashon Island, the Olympic Mountains, and marine traffic. The beach is accessible via the Five Mile Drive […]
Semiahmoo Spit is a narrow, mile-long sandy strip extending into Semiahmoo Bay near the Canadian border. The beach offers stunning views of Mount Baker, the San Juan Islands, and the Canadian Coastal Mountains. Historically significant as the site of the Alaska Packers Association Cannery, now preserved as a museum documenting the area’s fishing industry. The […]
Iconic Oregon beach famous for Haystack Rock, a 235-foot sea stack that serves as a nesting site for tufted puffins. The beach offers excellent tidepooling, expansive sandy shores, and stunning views. The charming nearby town has art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, making it a complete coastal experience.
The largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America, stretching for 40 miles along Oregon’s coast. This unique landscape offers diverse recreational opportunities from exhilarating dune buggy rides to tranquil hiking through diverse ecosystems including beaches, dunes, forests, and lakes. The contrasting environments create a visually stunning and ecologically rich experience.
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 […]
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 […]
Pelican State Beach holds the distinction of being California’s northernmost state beach, located just south of the Oregon border. This remote, undeveloped beach offers a wild, pristine coastline experience with minimal facilities and often few visitors. The beach features dramatic views of offshore sea stacks and the Oregon coast stretching northward. Birds including brown pelicans, […]
Rialto Beach features dramatic offshore islands, massive driftwood, polished stones, and crashing waves. It’s famous for the spectacular Hole-in-the-Wall formation, a natural arch accessible by a 1.5-mile hike during low tide. The beach is part of Olympic National Park’s coastal strip and offers primitive camping opportunities. Wildlife viewing includes bald eagles, seals, and during migration […]
Located in the Quileute Indian Reservation, First Beach at La Push is a crescent-shaped shore featuring dramatic sea stacks and driftwood. It’s the most accessible of the three La Push beaches and offers beautiful sunset views. The beach gained fame as a filming location for the Twilight movie series. Situated at the mouth of the […]