Rialto Beach

Amazing beach at both low and high tide. Beachcombing is great at low tide, as are the tide pools further up the beach, but watch for sneaker waves. Incredible seeing the power of nature at high tide, as waves rattle the trees. Hole-In-The-Wall, approximately 1.5 north of the beach, is totally worth the effort to get there and back, but most enjoyable at low tide.

I went very early in the morning to avoid the crowds, and it was simply beautiful! It also just so happened to be low tide, so I was able to walk down to hole-in-the-wall along the beach and explore all the tide pools as well! After you park in the parking lot, you'll want to walk to beach towards the north until you cannot walk any further, that's where you'll find the tide pools that are full of starfish!

One of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to. - make sure to plan properly as it’s a popular and crowded attraction. - this is part of Olympic National Park but didn’t need the pass - check for tide schedule as you might not be able to visit the hole-in-the-wall during the high tide. - from parking, there’s a 30-40 minute delightful walk till you get to the hole-in-the-wall - sunset is unbelievably beautiful and stunning. Plan to be there at sunset if your plan allows

This was a fun experience. We didn’t get to see the tide pools due to timing but it was fun to walk along the beach. It was very chilly even in September. There are logs that you have to either obstacle course your way over or walk through the water.

Rialto Beach, part of Washington's Olympic National Park, is an awe-inspiring coastal destination where nature’s raw power is on full display. In addition to the dramatic sea stacks and driftwood-strewn shore, one of the beach’s standout features is the view of James Island, a large, forested sea stack rising majestically from the Pacific Ocean. The island adds a unique element to the beach’s scenery, standing tall against the backdrop of crashing waves and misty skies. I really enjoyed at this place. The scenery is awe-inspiring, and the sunsets are unforgettable, but be prepared for unpredictable weather and chilly winds.

We went during low tide and were able to walk all the way to the Hole In the Wall. It was an extremely cloudy day and was not able to peer far into the ocean, but that atmosphere combined with the driftwood, rocky shore, and starfish was what made this walk unique and interesting! Enjoyed our time here a lot and was one of the highlights at ONP!

The glowing sun, a crisp circle in the bloody sky, illuminated a quivering path across the water. It bathed the ocean's meek waves, and the wispy clouds in a burning red & will recomed everyone to visit, will visit again

Rialto Beach has quickly become my favourite beach that I have ever visited. Even in the rain, the views and landscape are very dramatic. There are a lot of seabirds to watch here and if you're lucky, even seals. Highly recommend.