beaches & viewpoints
Beaches
Viewpoints
Wildlife Viewing
Beachcombing
Explore the Coastline
From sweeping sound and ocean views to hidden tidepools and stretches of driftwood-strewn shoreline, discover the very best of the peninsula’s coast. Whether you are hunting for agates while beachcombing, watching for bald eagles and marine wildlife, or scouting the perfect vantage point for an unmissable sunset, this guide highlights top coastal access spots, panoramic viewpoints, and scenic stops for every outdoor adventure.
BEACHES
NORTHEAST BEACHES
Dungeness Spit
Explore the geologic stories of 100 great places to see geology on public lands in Washington State, told through… more
Fort Worden State Park Beach
Point No Point Beach
Kitsap County Parks – Point No Point Park & Lighthouse more
Salt Creek Recreation Area
Information about Salt Creek Recreation Area more
Shine Tidelands State Park
Triton Cove State Park
NORTHWEST BEACHES
Cape Alava Beach
First Beach (La Push)
First Beach – La Push more
Kalaloch Beach (Tree of Life)
Visiting Kalaloch more
Pacific Beach State Park
Rialto Beach
Rialto Beach more
Second Beach (La Push)
Second Beach Trail more
Shi Shi Beach
Shi Shi Beach – Olympic Wilderness more
Third Beach (La Push)
Third Beach Trail – Olympic Wilderness more
Twin Harbors State Park
SOUTHEAST BEACHES
Belfair State Park
Hope Island Marine State Park
Jarrell Cove State Park
Potlatch State Park
Twanoh State Park
SOUTHWEST
Grayland Beach State Park
Ocean Shores Beach
Damon Point in Ocean Shores is closed to public access due to erosion and dangerous tides. See why, who to ask about… more
Seabrook Beach
Take in breathtakin more
Westhaven State Park
Find information about Westhaven State Park, a Washington State Park located near Aberdeen, Hoquiam more
Public campgrounds on the Olympic Peninsula range from oceanside bluff sites to deep‑forest clearings along rivers and lakes, giving tent campers and RV travelers an easy way to stay close to the region’s beaches, rainforests, and mountain trailheads.
Discover the wild beauty of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, where lush rainforests, rugged coastlines, and alpine ridges meet. From mossy river trails to mountain viewpoints and tidepool walks, our handpicked hikes lead you deep into the heart of the PNW wilderness. Strap on your boots and explore the unforgettable trails that make the peninsula a true Pacific Northwest gem.
The Washington Trails Association has an amazing website, with a wealth of knowledge. These folks are amazing and I encourage you to support them in way possible.
Lyre River
Salt Creek
Dear Park
Heart O’ the Hills
Hoh Rain Forest
Sol Duc
Fairholme
South Beach
Graves Creek
VIEWPOINTS
Deer Park
Deer Park Area Brochure more
Hurricane Ridge
Visiting Hurricane Ridge more
Hurricane Ridge
Visiting Hurricane Ridge more
Kalaloch Creek
Visiting Kalaloch more
Lake Quinault South Shore Viewpoint
Mount Walker Viewpoint
Obstruction Point
Obstruction Point to Deer Park more
Point of Arches
North Coast Route – Olympic Wilderness more
Ruby Beach Overlook
Ruby Beach more
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