Rialto Beach

Rialto Beach is a coastal stretch in Olympic National Park where the Pacific shore meets sea stacks and dense forest. The sandy expanse and rocky outcrops create a rugged landscape shaped by ocean forces and weather patterns.

The beach took its name from Claude Alexander Conlin, a magician who settled in the area in the early 1900s. The region has long served indigenous peoples as a vital coastal resource area.

Indigenous communities have maintained strong connections to this coastal area, incorporating maritime resources into their traditional practices over generations.

Wear sturdy shoes when walking along the shore due to rocks and driftwood scattered across the beach. Plan your visit around tide schedules, as some areas become inaccessible when water levels rise.

The beach is blanketed with massive tree trunks deposited by decades of storms, creating an ever-changing natural sculpture garden. These logs shift and rearrange with each season, giving the shoreline a constantly evolving appearance.

Location: Washington

GPS coordinates: 47.92103,-124.63955

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57