Northern Beaches of the Grays Harbor Coast
Overview
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Copalis Beach
On this broad, sandy expanse you can dig for razor clams which have been an important food for generations of coastal residents. To go razor clam digging on your own, please check the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife website to make sure that the season is open and the clams are safe to eat. You'll need a bit of gear which can be purchased at local hardware stores.
How does a razor clam call its friends?
On a shell-phone!
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Griffiths-Priday State Park
Appreciate how rapidly the coastline can change and the forces behind those changes at this preserve which contains beach, dunes, waterways, and marshland. By walking from the parking lot along the edge of the upland section (above the Copalis River) you'll see up close how nature is always in flux.
It's possible to watch bald eagles land right on the beach. They're abundant in Grays Harbor and live alongside a variety of other smaller species like the snowy plover.
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Roosevelt Beach
The cliffs of Roosevelt Beach create a dramatic backdrop to watch the waves roll in. The further north you head along the Olympic Peninsula the beaches transition from wide and flat into narrow sea stacks. The most dramatic examples are Rialto and Shi Shi beaches, located near Forks.
Just up the road from Roosevelt Beach are the towns of Seabrook and Pacific Beach which offer different restaurant and lodging options.
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Point Grenville
While some of the best tidepools around are located at this rocky spit, please know that beaches on the Quinault Indian Nation are closed to members of the public without a tribal tour guide.
For nature and fishing guides, call the QIN information line, +1 (360) 276-8211
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Go Further
The Hidden Coast Scenic Byway (State Route 109) is the route that all the northern Grays Harbor beaches are located along. Take the Moclips Highway (just north of Moclips) to connect to Highway 101 to continue up the Peninsula to find the rainforest and seashore of Olympic National Park.
Continue Your Discovery
Touch whale bones, examine shipwreck artifacts and connect with the coast's living history.
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