Second Beach
4.9★ · 303 Google ratings, Washington
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Kids reported
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
310 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 525 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
57°F
Tide
8 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.6 miles of shoreline
Map of Second Beach
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2017–2026
Anyone may park, for a fee
Reviewers report paid parking open to anyone.Reported by visitors
Time your visit to low tide
Tide pools reveal starfish, anemones, crabs, and other marine life only when water recedes.
Visit for tide pools and rock formations
The beach offers exceptional opportunities to explore tide pools and photograph massive natural rock structures.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Expect a steep final descent
The last section of the 0.7–0.8 mile trail involves significant elevation loss with stairs and driftwood obstacles.
Arrive early or use overflow lot
The main parking lot fills quickly, especially on weekends and during camping season.
Pay parking before losing signal
Cell service is unavailable at the beach, so use the QR code or pay at the store before heading.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
61°F · partly cloudy
Water
57°F
Waves
3.0 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the S
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:19 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 23:26 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:43 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Washington
🌊 Water 310 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 525 yd away
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Second Beach?
90 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Second Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 525 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
