Ready for another amazing summer in Washington? Here are 12 beaches to relax on if you’re in need of a Northwest paradise:
- Moclips
Flickr / kindee Moclips isn’t as well-known as Ocean Shores or Westport, but the small coastal town is still just as serene to visit during the summer. It’s a relaxing place to go for a walk on the sandy beach, digging for clams, or just to catch the sunset over the ocean.
- Alki Beach
Flickr / chasbot Located in West Seattle, Alki is a picture perfect beach along Puget Sound. During the summer, it’s a popular spot for volleyball or just relaxing by the water.
- Cape Disappointment
Flickr / auvet Contrary to the name, this spot on the Long Beach Peninsula is anything but disappointing. The park features 27 miles of gorgeous coastal beach, two historic lighthouses you can hike to, miles of trails, and plenty of places to head out camping.
- Ocean Shores
Flickr / jmabel Ocean Shores is one of the most well-known spots by the coast in Washington. The small, cozy beach town offers a tranquil getaway, and a perfect place to go digging for razor clams.
- Birch Bay
Flickr / 99346152@N00 Birch Bay offers a serene place to relax near Bellingham, just south of the Canadian border. The beaches are sandy and clean, and it’s known to be a good beach for oysters.
- Oysterville
Flickr / rogerjones Speaking of oysters - Oysterville is another gorgeous spot by the Pacific, located on the Long Beach Peninsula. The small town is also surrounded by miles of shoreline along the beautiful Willapa Bay.
- Grayland
Flickr / nasua Grayland is a beautiful, lesser known gem by Westport. The beach offers a great place for bird watching, flying your kite, or just enjoying the impressive natural scenery.
- La Push
Scott Costello/Flickr The three La Push beaches are perhaps the most well-known in Washington (thanks to the Twilight series). They’re also arguably the most stunning, filled with huge logs and driftwood and sea stacks just off the shore.
- Jetty Island
Flickr / allaboutchase This man-made island is popular for its kiteboarding opportunities. It’s located in Puget Sound, only about a five-minute boat ride from Everett’s waterfront.
- Shi Shi
Flickr / absolutekaos Shi Shi beach is a unique, historic place in Olympic National Park. It features a trail and forest campsites, and has been described as one of the most dramatic beaches in Washington.
- Ruby Beach
Flickr / modernrelics Ruby Beach can be found just off Highway 101, also in the Olympic National Park. It features a mystic view of sea stacks, some of which are accessible at low tides.
- Obstruction Pass
Flickr / brianholsclaw This coastline boasts over 80 acres on the southern end of Orcas Island. It’s a spectacular place for kayaking and just admiring marine wildlife.
Flickr / kindee
Moclips isn’t as well-known as Ocean Shores or Westport, but the small coastal town is still just as serene to visit during the summer. It’s a relaxing place to go for a walk on the sandy beach, digging for clams, or just to catch the sunset over the ocean.
Flickr / chasbot
Located in West Seattle, Alki is a picture perfect beach along Puget Sound. During the summer, it’s a popular spot for volleyball or just relaxing by the water.
Flickr / auvet
Contrary to the name, this spot on the Long Beach Peninsula is anything but disappointing. The park features 27 miles of gorgeous coastal beach, two historic lighthouses you can hike to, miles of trails, and plenty of places to head out camping.
Flickr / jmabel
Ocean Shores is one of the most well-known spots by the coast in Washington. The small, cozy beach town offers a tranquil getaway, and a perfect place to go digging for razor clams.
Flickr / 99346152@N00
Birch Bay offers a serene place to relax near Bellingham, just south of the Canadian border. The beaches are sandy and clean, and it’s known to be a good beach for oysters.
Flickr / rogerjones
Speaking of oysters - Oysterville is another gorgeous spot by the Pacific, located on the Long Beach Peninsula. The small town is also surrounded by miles of shoreline along the beautiful Willapa Bay.
Flickr / nasua
Grayland is a beautiful, lesser known gem by Westport. The beach offers a great place for bird watching, flying your kite, or just enjoying the impressive natural scenery.
Scott Costello/Flickr
The three La Push beaches are perhaps the most well-known in Washington (thanks to the Twilight series). They’re also arguably the most stunning, filled with huge logs and driftwood and sea stacks just off the shore.
Flickr / allaboutchase
This man-made island is popular for its kiteboarding opportunities. It’s located in Puget Sound, only about a five-minute boat ride from Everett’s waterfront.
Flickr / absolutekaos
Shi Shi beach is a unique, historic place in Olympic National Park. It features a trail and forest campsites, and has been described as one of the most dramatic beaches in Washington.
Flickr / modernrelics
Ruby Beach can be found just off Highway 101, also in the Olympic National Park. It features a mystic view of sea stacks, some of which are accessible at low tides.
Flickr / brianholsclaw
This coastline boasts over 80 acres on the southern end of Orcas Island. It’s a spectacular place for kayaking and just admiring marine wildlife.
Nothing more relaxing than a day by the water! Where are some of YOUR favorite beach spots in Washington?
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