This is the entrance. GPS will try to take you straight, but the entrance was closed the day we went. If you continue to the left, there will be three parking areas on the right side of the road. Pick one! Past them is a private/paid area. After that it gets a bit tricky to turn around.
Warning. This is one you will want to check tides for before going. This was low, low tide and everything was visible. High tide adds 7ft of water, and I suspect this whole area will be under water!
This recreation area is about 90 minutes from the Hood Canal Bridge.
We parked in the middle parking lot. From that parking lot, follow the trail to the left. It’ll take you to the next parking lot, then you can access the beach.
Crescent Beach. Absolutely beautiful.
Tongue Point started after the big rock formation. It immediately became very rocky and the wildlife there was fantastic. If you have kids who are not great at climbing, a backpack is a good idea. We had B in his carrier. I wish we’d had another one for S. She is just does not love unsure surfaces. Lots of slippery rocks.
The wildlife was fantastic!
Purple sea urchin, jellyfish, chitons, a mystery anemone, and a bunch of green sea anemones.
At Tongue Point, there was an underwater cave where the waves would come in and explode!
Then we followed a trail back to the truck and found ourselves in a WWII Fort.
Fort Hayden
We decided to take the trail back to the truck, instead of torturing baby bear by making her walk back over the rocky Tidelands. I don’t think she enjoyed the jungle much more, but it was beautiful! The ferns were as tall as she was.
As we were leaving, Jared noticed a gravel road that said “Discovery Pass Required.” That usually means it’s a State Park type area. So we followed it up, and up, and up into a cloud bank. Perfect Washington fog.
I love the fog in Washington. It makes think of the Twilight books. Speaking of which…
Eventually we’ll get out to Forks!
My Rating for Crescent Beach 5/5 stars
Absolutely check it out!
Check the tide charts before you go
Take your phone for pictures, or in case you get lost on the trail, it’s not well marked
