Scenic & Romantic
Quiet Cove Sunset at Gonzales Beach
The cove locals quietly prefer you not to find, with tide pools, a tree swing, and the Olympic Mountains across the water.
Gonzales Beach, Gonzales/Fairfield
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The cove locals quietly prefer you not to find, with tide pools, a tree swing, and the Olympic Mountains across the water.
Gonzales Beach, Gonzales/Fairfield
More infoGonzales is the beach whose regulars quietly hope you don't find it, which is the highest possible endorsement. A sheltered crescent of soft sand sits below a residential street, with tide pools at one end, a tree swing near the picnic spot, and the Olympic Mountains lined up across the strait in a way that is frankly unfair. Parking is street-only, so arrive early and stay for the gold light.
Parking is street-only and tight, so come on foot or arrive early, then drop down to this sheltered crescent the locals keep quiet. Claim a patch of sand, poke the tide pools, and budget just over an hour as the light goes gold over the Olympics. There's a tree swing near the picnic spot if you want to feel sixteen again.
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