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# Olympic Coast Beach Road Trip – Washington
- URL: https://the-cj-willette.ghost.io/olympic-coast-beach-road-trip-washington/
- Published: 2026-04-29T18:58:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-29T18:58:27.000Z
- Description: Olympic Peninsula beach road trip featuring Rialto, Ruby, and La Push beaches.
- Author: Cj Willette
- Tags: Want-To-Go, Road Trips, Olympic Peninsula

**📍 Location:** Olympic Peninsula, Washington  
**📂 Type:** Road Trip / Coastal Exploration

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**Why it’s on our list:**  
A coastal road trip through some of Washington’s most iconic beaches—sea stacks, driftwood, rugged coastline, and classic Pacific Northwest scenery.

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## 🏖 Stops Along the Route

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### 🌊 Rialto Beach

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rialto+Beach

**Highlights:**

- Sea stacks
- Driftwood-covered shoreline
- Dramatic waves and coastal scenery

Best for:

- Photography
- Tidepool exploring
- Coastal walks

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### 🌊 First Beach

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Beach+La+Push

**Highlights:**

- Easy beach access
- Close to La Push
- Wide beach with sea views

Best for:

- Quick stop
- Scenic views

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### 🌊 Second Beach

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Second+Beach+La+Push

**Highlights:**

- Sea stacks
- Popular sunset spot
- Forest trail to beach

Best for:

- Short hike + beach combo
- Photography

**Notes:**

- Requires short hike to access beach

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### 🌊 Third Beach

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Third+Beach+La+Push

**Highlights:**

- More secluded feel
- Longer trail access
- Quieter than Second Beach

Best for:

- Longer beach outing
- Fewer crowds

**Notes:**

- More walking required

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### 🌊 Ruby Beach

**🗺 Directions:**  
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ruby+Beach

**Highlights:**

- Iconic Olympic coastline
- Sea stacks + driftwood
- One of the most photographed beaches in the park

Best for:

- Scenic stop
- Photography
- Short beach exploration

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## 💡 Tips

- Check tide charts before visiting
- Weather changes quickly
- Good waterproof shoes recommended
- Beaches are best enjoyed slowly—don’t overpack the day

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## Suggested Flow

Could be done as:

- Long day trip while exploring Olympic Peninsula  
or
- Better as part of a 2–3 day Olympic trip

Suggested route:  
Rialto → First → Second → Third → Ruby

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## 👥 Who This Is For

- Couples
- Scenic road trips
- Photography
- Coastal exploring

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**🏁 Status: WANT-TO-GO 🟡**

> “A rugged Washington coast road trip built around some of the state’s most iconic beaches.”