First Beach

Beach La Push, Washington, United States

What to expect

First Beach, located within the Quileute Indian Reservation, is a sandy, crescent-shaped shoreline popular with beachcombers and surfers. The beach is surrounded by the Olympic National Park and Quileute Needles National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors can stroll along the beach, explore the Quillayute River's south jetty, and spot harbor seals. The nearby Quillayute Needles archipelago is a critical wildlife refuge for seabirds, sea lions, and sea otters. The Quileute Nation, which manages the area, asks visitors to respect their customs and traditions, including not removing artifacts or entering sacred areas. First Beach offers stunning coastal scenery, and visitors can stay at the Quileute Oceanside Resort and enjoy waterfront dining at the River's Edge Restaurant

Plan your family visit to the First Beach with these blog insights 👇

Guide to 7 Beautiful Beaches of Olympic National Park

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited First Beach, where we explored the beach and the rock formations

Highlights: We enjoyed the scenery and the rock formations ✨

Easily Accessible Pacific Beaches in Olympic National Park

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited First Beach, which is located on the Quileute Indian Reservation and is easily accessible without any hiking required. We enjoyed the stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, the sea stacks, and the wildness of the beach

Highlights: First Beach was a great choice for us because we could enjoy the beauty of the Pacific coast without having to hike. The kids loved playing in the sand and exploring the driftwood ✨

Kid-friendly beaches on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked along the beach, enjoying the views of the sea stacks and the ocean. We also had a picnic lunch on the beach

Highlights: The kids loved playing in the sand and searching for seashells. We also enjoyed the views of the sea stacks and the ocean ✨