Coastline in Forks
3 places · Sea stacks, coves & tidal shores
Forks, WA
Shi Shi Beach
Shi Shi Beach is a remote wilderness beach accessed via a 4-mile trail from the Makah Reservation boundary, featuring the Point of the Arches sea stack complex at its southern end. The arches and pinnacles are among the most dramatic coastal rock formations in the Pacific Northwest. Tidepools at the base of the arches are exceptionally rich in marine life.
Forks, WA
Rialto Beach
Rialto Beach features dramatic sea stacks, driftwood-covered shores, and the iconic Hole-in-the-Wall rock arch located about 1.5 miles north along the coast. The beach is composed of smooth cobblestones and dark sand, with frequent fog adding atmospheric conditions. Bald eagles and shorebirds are commonly spotted along the tideline.
Forks, WA
Cape Flattery
Cape Flattery is the northwesternmost point of the contiguous United States, located on the Makah Reservation. A 0.75-mile boardwalk trail leads to observation platforms overlooking dramatic sea caves, offshore islets, and Tatoosh Island with its lighthouse. Gray whales, sea otters, and puffins are frequently observed from the viewpoints.