Head to the northern shore above Ketchikan for a windswept beach on the edge of the world. South Point Higgins is a lovely spot on the shoreline with accessible tidepools and black sand. You’ll feel the grandeur of the ocean and the wide open skies at this distant place. Ketchikan is one of the year-round temperate places in Alaska and you’ll find this beach enchanting most of the year. Visit South Point Higgins for a fun adventure on a beautiful black sand beach.

Located at toward the end of South Point Higgins road off of North Tongass Highway.

South Point Higgins Beach
1011 South Point Higgins Road
Ketchikan, AK 99901

This remote beach in Ketchikan feels like it's on the edge of the world, and in some ways it is. Although open to the public, there are no facilities or structures on the beach.
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You'll feel like you are all alone in the gorgeous, remote location on the coast of Revillagigedo Island, north of Ketchikan.
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The beach is strewn with driftwood and the shores are lined with Ketchikan's lush temperate rainforest.
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You'll clear your mind and relax your senses at this distant place. The cool breezes blow your cares away.
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At low tide the beach comes alive and tidepooling is an excellent activity with proper gear and attention to the tides.
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The shores are thick with temperate rainforest and a walk through the trees is a perfect accompaniment to a beach stroll.
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Alaska never ceases to amaze with it's scenic vistas and wide open skies.
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Make the time to visit this stunning beach in Ketchikan and explore the tidepools. You'll truly feel like you are on the edge of the world.
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If you like stunning beaches, check out The Lesser-Known State Park In Alaska That Has Amazing Beachfront Camping. For a different kind of fascinating beach, try This Eerie Beach In Alaska Looks Like A Dragon’s Lair.

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