Enjoy the rugged Washington coast at this majestic beach. Walk barefoot in the sand as you listen to the crashing waves and watch the sun set behind the sea stacks, illuminating the sky in mesmerizing pastels.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (16mm)
Flashlight
Light jacket
Tripod (for night photography)
Firewood
How to get there
N47° 53' 10.698"W124° 37' 31.5948"
This image of the sunset and sea stacks was taken at Second Beach in Washington. To get to Second Beach, head toward the town of La Push and park on the left side of the road at the Second Beach Trailhead Parking Lot (47.898089, -124.620699).
Once parked, walk to the trailhead and then hike a little less than a mile to the beach. As soon as you get to the beach you'll need to walk/climb over the driftwood. This is fairly easy to do but be careful — especially if it's rained recently and the logs are slippery.
After crossing the logs, you can head to the right or left down the beach. The right has more tide pools, while the left (where I took this photo) gives you a nice view with the sea stacks at sunset. To get the same perspective that I had, reference the GPS in satellite mode on maps.
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