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The ultimate adventure guide
The trailhead for the beach is off the western side of US 101.
Walk through spruce burls on the way to the beach.
View from the trail down to the beach.
Climb over driftwood to get to the rock and sand.
View to the north.
Driftwood on Kalaloch Beach.
Most of the beach consists of smooth rocks.
Most of the beach consists of smooth rocks.
When the tide is out, sandbars offer room for exploration.
When the tide is out, sandbars offer room for exploration.
When the tide is out, sandbars offer room for exploration.
At low tide, the ocean pulls away to reveal a sandy beach.
A sea snail found in the tidepools. Be gentle if touching marine life.
The footprint of a bald eagle.
Receding water creates patterns in the sand.
View to the south.
View from the trail.