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As temperatures start to rise and vacationers' plans for summer getaways are underway, people may be looking for a way to cool down in the blazing heat, and what better place to do that than at the beach? Some beachgoers may prefer their fun in the sun in popular tourist spots, but others might find their peace and relaxation away from the crowds.
LoveExploring compiled a list the 25 "best secret beaches" around America, "from little-known stretches of coast to quiet coves only reachable by boat." While several of the sandy shores are found in coastal paradises like Hawaii and California, one beach on the list is right here in Washington.
Shi Shi Beach, located on the Makah Reservation, ranked No. 6 overall thanks to its golden atmosphere and unique features. Here's what the site had to say about this "beautiful" beach:
"Part of the Makah Reservation, Cape Flattery, just outside Olympic National Park, sits on the northwestern-most point of the contiguous US. It's undeniably lovely, from the navy blue and turquoise water to the pine-forested shoreline and rocky sea stacks. Hike two miles from the car park to reach Shi Shi Beach, a broad, burnished-gold sweep famed for its glorious emptiness and Point of Arches, a string of sea stacks that can be viewed from the sand. Visitors require a Makah Reservation Pass, which can be purchased locally."
See the full list at loveexploring.com to read up on more of the best secret beaches in the country. You can also see our previous coverage of the Washington spot named among America's "most beautiful mountain towns."
