Coastline in La Push
3 places · Sea stacks, coves & tidal shores
La Push, WA
Third Beach
Third Beach is reached via a 1.3-mile trail through dense coastal forest and features a wide sandy beach flanked by forested headlands and offshore sea stacks. Strawberry Bay Falls, a small waterfall, drops directly onto the beach at its southern end. The beach is a popular starting point for the South Coast Wilderness Route.
La Push, WA
La Push First Beach
First Beach is located in the Quileute tribal village of La Push and features towering sea stacks including James Island just offshore. The crescent-shaped beach offers views of the rugged Pacific coastline and is accessible by a short walk from the parking area. Sunsets here frequently produce vivid colors reflected in the wet sand.
La Push, WA
Second Beach
Second Beach is accessed via a 0.7-mile trail through coastal forest that descends to a wide sandy beach with prominent sea stacks and tidepools. The Quillayute Needles sea stacks create a dramatic backdrop, especially during sunset or fog. It is considered one of the most photogenic beaches in the Pacific Northwest.