I’ve dreamt of camping on Second Beach since moving to Seattle. It’s difficult to express how special this place is with a blog post. If you are looking for a mix of beach time and camping, then this is your outdoor getaway.
Located on the west side of the Olympic Peninsula, Second Beach is a remote yet popular spot for campers. After a two-mile hike through an old growth forest, you are surrounded by rocky escarpments, piles of driftwood, and soft sand. The backdrop is none other than the Pacific ocean. At low tide, you can venture out to the rocks or explore the tide pools which are teaming with life (tons of Starfish). At high tide, kick back with your friends or open up that book you’ve been waiting to read. This is a place where time, almost, stands still.
Pro tip: if you are leaving from Seattle, make sure to budget extra time for traffic and ferry congestion. We left at 4 PM on a Friday and did not arrive on the beach until Saturday at 1 AM. See below for information on Second Beach and pics of the adventure.
Washington Trails Association – https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/second-beach
Camping information – https://www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/second-beach-trail.htm#CP_JUMP_155116
Phone Keys Snorkel 
Your photograph is beautiful!
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Thank you 😉
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Hey Zach…loving the blog! Great pictures and videos! Love the starfish! Just north (Makah Bay) of where you took those pictures Robert Paine in the mid-1960’s performed one of the most important experiments in field ecology with those critters. He is credited with the idea of a keystone species. Link below for anyone interested in further reading. Enjoy your trip….it looks like an awesome experience!
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