Olympic Coast Beach Road Trip – Washington

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

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.

🏖 Stops Along the Route

🌊 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

🌊 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

🌊 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

🌊 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

🌊 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

💡 Tips

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

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

👥 Who This Is For

• Couples
• Scenic road trips
• Photography
• Coastal exploring

🏁 Status: WANT-TO-GO 🟡

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