Second Beach

First Beach is the home of the Quileute Nation, please observe proper etiquette as follows (see tips below). Follow signage, obey rules and regulations. Respect the privacy of residential communities. Ask before photographing or recording an individual, event or activity. Do not pick up or remove artifacts or objects, such as sand, rocks, shells, minerals, marine growth, driftwood from beach, eagle feathers, broken pottery, etc on any of the La Push beaches. (This is a violation of ORDINANCE NO. 74-A-8) Burial grounds and religious ceremonies are sacred and are not to be entered.

A 0.75 mile walk through coastal forest leads to a scenic beach. Sea stacks, off-shore islands and the occasional low outcropping of sand polished rock provide nearly endless photographic opportunities. However, it is the headland at the north end of the beach that draws an endless stream of photographers throughout the summer months. The weathered rock of the headland extends out into the ocean and has a hole, perfectly situated to catch the last rays of sunshine at the end of the day.

• Know the best times, seasons & shooting conditions
• Detailed directions - maps, co-ordinates and directions
• Know how to get there - where to park or how to reach there using public transport
• Browse inspirational photos and learn how they were taken - see the EXIF details
• Bookmark your favourite spots for future reference
• Know exactly when to shoot for beautiful photographs - sunrise, sunset, blue hour and astrophotography
• Detailed, 7-day weather forecast at this location
• Share your images with like-minded travel photographers

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