The Hidden Beaches Road Trip That Will Show You Washington Like Never Before
Jessica Wick
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Long Beach and Ocean Shores are amazing Washington state beaches, but they’re also well-known, which often means crowded. Sometimes it’s nice to enjoy some of the best beaches in Washington that are a little more secluded. This road trip, which you can take on a weekend or whenever you have the time, features some of the Evergreen State’s lesser-known stretches of sand. Enjoy; you’ll want to add each of these to your list of hidden beaches in Washington to visit.
Start by checking out Meadowdale Beach Park in the charming city of Edmonds, located just a few miles north of Seattle. While the park itself gets crowded, you have to hike to reach the beach, which is usually much more secluded. The stretch of beach here is clean and peaceful.
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Marine View Park is a hidden gem, and its name is misleading... but there is, in fact, a beautiful beach here. And the steep half-mile hike from the parking lot deters some visitors, so you just might have the beach to yourself.
The Point No Point Lighthouse is the oldest in the area. And while it's rather small and unassuming, what many people don't realize is that the sandy beach that surrounds it is the main attraction.
Did this inspire you to hit the road? We hope so! In fact, we hope you get to enjoy many of the most beautiful beaches in Washington this summer! What are your favorite Washington beaches to visit? Tell us about them (as well as your plans if you’re hoping to go a Washington getaway!) in the comments.
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Hidden Beaches in Washington
Where are the prettiest beaches in Washington?
- Long Beach Peninsula
- Olympic Peninsula
- Golden Gardens
Every beach in Washington definitely has a truly unique beauty. However, our state is nationally known for the Long Beach Peninsula, one of the longest beaches in the world and often considered the best sandy beach in Washington. Also, the beaches of the Olympic Peninsula are stunning. The sea stacks and frequent fog make them look mystical and otherworldly. However, the Olympic Peninsula is pretty isolated, so if you're looking for one of the prettiest beaches in Washington that you can reach in a day, head to Golden Gardens in Seattle.
What are the best beach towns in Washington?
Some of the best beach towns in Washington are:
- Ocean Shores, which is family-friendly, relaxing, and charming. It sits between the Olympic Peninsula and the beaches of the southern half of the state, and it has its own stretch of shoreline that looks a lot like Long Beach.
- Port Angeles is known for being one of Washington's best small towns, and it has a little bit of everything (including its beautiful beaches).
- Westport is fun for fishing and surfing
- If you want to visit a charming Cape Cod-like village, rent a cottage in Seabrook.
- You can never go wrong with Long Beach.
What beaches have the clearest water in Washington?
- The beaches at Lake Chelan
Our ocean beach towns are often gray and foggy, so you won't find turquoise water or Caribbean sand there. If you want to see the beach with the clearest water in Washington, head inland and check out the beaches at Lake Chelan. Lake Chelan is not only one of the clearest lakes in the Pacific Northwest, but it actually has some of the clearest, cleanest water in the country. As the largest natural lake in the state of Washington, it's easy to see why this is a popular vacation destination.