I went here because the Chamber of Commerce recommended to go to this beach instead of Lapush. I went early in the morning so that I could see the hole in the wall before the current got too close. This literally took my breath away! It is so beautiful! It was a bit foggy, but it was still so gorgeous with the ocean and the beach and then right next to the gorgeous forest! It was just absolutely amazing! If you are in this area, this is a must see! But even if you are not in the area, it is definitely worth the trip. To see the hole in the wall you have to get there at the right time, walk down the beach about an hour, you see it, and then you have to make sure you walk back in time before the tide comes in! Visit the Chamber of Commerce for the correct times. So beautiful!

Olympic NP has several great beaches and trails. However, for our group, the premier one to visit is Rialto Beach and the hike to the Hole in the Wall. For me, Rialto is the stereotypical beach of the NW Pacific in the US. It is a rock and pebble beach with forest and driftwood and large rock formations protruding from the ocean that fluctuates with the tides. It is both cold but inviting with a sense of exploration as each step exposes something more unique. There is also a lot of wildlife here, birds of all types and the most amazing experience with a seal swimming just offshore in the surf. Unfortunately for us the surf was rising around the hole, so we did not make it through this unique sea coastal feature. Still, we were able to get great pictures of it as well as the two haystacks. I wish we would have had more time and better tidal conditions to explore the rocky seafloor. However, what we were able to see was amazing and made this highlight of our coastal visit to Olympic NP. If you are planning to visited, the shoreline of Olympic, make this the place you visit, incredible experience.

I would highly recommend checking the tide charts and making the 1.4 mile walk to the “hole in the wall” when the tide is low. We hit the beach at 6:00 AM for a 6:55 low tide. The beach is can be rocky at points(though not too bad) and there is one tricky, log crossing over a stream that may be challenging for some people. If you can make it though there, you will be rewarded beyond your wildest imagination- these were the best tidal pools with sea stars and anemones. , we saw on any beach. The bald eagles flying in the sky, and awesome views.

We consulted tide charts and arrived here early one morning to hike to hole in the wall. We arrived at about 8 AM with a negative low tide forecast for 9:28 AM. It was more than enough time to hike out to hole in the wall and catch it during the negative tide. Negative tide is best, not just for hole in the wall but then for tidepooling in the area. Rocks around hole in the wall are jagged and slippery, some are kelp covered. Only my husband was brave enough to walk out there, which was fine because there were lots of tide pools nearby that my daughter and I explored. We saw 3 different kinds of starfish, clams, barnacles, urchins, and lots of other cool stuff. Even saw a bald eagle sitting on top of the hole in the wall. Word of advice: While the hike is not dauntingly long (1.5 miles each way), it will tire you and your feet will likely get wet. The sand is like a loose gravel that made it feel like walking in deep snow, and there is a river crossing. The river is shallow so you could just slosh across if you like, but even if jumping your feet might get wet. Also, when tidepooling it's easy to slip and get wet feet. We each brought a dry pair of socks for after, coats, and winter hats because, yes, it does get chilly. Bring snacks and water too because the hike is tiring. Do not turn your back on the ocean when tide is coming in, and do be aware of the tide or else you could get trapped, if not washed away. All that said, the experience was otherworldly. Too beautiful for words, and so worth it.

It was a little difficult to get parking, but I eventually found a spot. I took a nice walk on the beach, but please be careful due to the many rocks and logs. There were many scenic rock formations within the Pacific Ocean. Trees were even growing on these large rocks formations! This location was right by an Indian Reservation.

Another crowded spot so arrive early for parking. Walking this beach was awesome. Had a good time scaling the log barrier. Go at low tide for the best views of marine wildlife - we were really impressed by these - starfish of all colors, sea cucumbers, etc etc