Shi shi beach

Foggy, low tide at Shi Shi beach, Olympic Peninsula, WA.

Having both impressive forest and beach views, Shi-Shi beach incorporates two of the three things that make the Olympics so great.

On August 29, after a day of experiencing Makah Days and some of the other wonders Neah Bay and the West End have to offer, I headed down the coast to find

Shi Shi Beach is one of those hidden gems that most people are unaware exists. It’s located in the upper northwest portion of the Olympic peninsula. It consists of a 2.5 mile coast line with tide pools, archipelagos, caves, sea stacks, wildlife, perfect sunsets, pristine stargazing, and more. The jo

Shi Shi Beach is the most recently incorporated area of Olympic Coastal Wilderness, a 2.3-mile long majestic sand beach bounded at its southern end by an expansive cluster of sea stacks known as Point of the Arches. With Shi Shi Beach being perhaps the most pristine coastal area of Washington, Point of the Arches makes this adventure a true gem. Around the turn of the century,

With it's amazing tidepools and primitive beach camping, Shi Shi Beach is the destination of choice for anyone looking to get a true Pacific Northwest experience.

website | instagram We spent the final throes of summer on a backpacking trip to the unbelievably photogenic Shi Shi beach on the Olympic Peninsula. This three mile long beach is accessible by trail and is one of the coolest spots I've had the pleasure of visiting. My only regret (besides getting plantar fasciitis in both feet - stupid sand) is not having allowed an extra day to fully explore this area.

If you've been dreaming of camping on Shi Shi Beach in Olympic National Park, this article has everything you need to know including how much it'll cost and where to park your car overnight.

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