Hobuck Beach is a crescent-shaped beach on the Makah Reservation near Neah Bay, the northwestern-most point of the contiguous United States. The beach’s protected bay location makes it one of the safest places to surf on the Washington coast, with gentler waves than more exposed beaches. Hobuck Beach Resort offers camping and cabin rentals right […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mukilteo Beach at Lighthouse Park offers a combination of historical significance and natural beauty. The centerpiece is the 1906 Mukilteo Lighthouse, open for tours on weekends. The park sits adjacent to the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry terminal, providing entertaining views of ferries coming and going. Once the site of the signing of the 1855 Point Elliott Treaty […]
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. […]
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, […]
Golden Gardens Park is a popular urban beach in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, offering stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The park features sandy beaches, wetlands, hiking trails, and fishing piers. It’s one of the few Seattle parks with designated fire pits, making evening beach bonfires a popular activity (permits required). The protected […]
Waikiki Beach at Cape Disappointment (no relation to Hawaii’s famous beach) is a small, protected cove nestled beneath towering cliffs. It offers dramatic views of Cape Disappointment Lighthouse and the massive waves that crash against the jetty during storms. The beach got its unusual name from Hawaiian Pacific Fur Company employees who were stationed nearby […]
Ocean Shores Beach spans 6 miles along a peninsula that separates Grays Harbor from the Pacific Ocean. This wide, flat beach allows for vehicle access, making it popular for sunset drives. The city of Ocean Shores was developed in the 1960s as a planned resort community and offers numerous tourist amenities. The beach hosts annual […]