Second Beach

Beach La Push, Washington, United States

What to expect

Second Beach is a scenic beach located near the town of La Push, Washington. The beach is reached via an easy short hike and steep stairs, and features a dramatic stretch of coastline dotted with sea stacks. It's a great place to walk, explore, and watch for whales and other wildlife. The beach offers opportunities to view bald eagles, seals, and a variety of bird life. Visitors can also explore the nearby natural arch and rocky outcroppings, and enjoy the scenic views of the ocean. The trail to the beach is well-maintained and suitable for families, with a relatively easy level of difficulty

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

Easily Accessible Pacific Beaches in Olympic National Park

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked to Second Beach, which is a bit more strenuous than First Beach, but the journey is worth it. The trail winds through a magical rainforest and opens up to stunning sea stacks and miles of pristine sand. We spent hours playing in the sand, exploring the tide pools, and admiring the sea stacks

Highlights: We loved the hike to Second Beach, which was a beautiful and immersive experience. The kids were fascinated by the rainforest and the tide pools, and they had a great time playing in the sand ✨

Kid-friendly beaches on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked down to the beach, which was a bit challenging with kids, but worth it. We explored the driftwood and tide pools

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the driftwood and tide pools. We also enjoyed the beautiful views of the sea stacks and the ocean ✨