Olympic Coast
The Olympic Coast spans the wild shoreline beneath Olympic National Park, characterized by pristine beaches, ____rainforests____ and tidepool ecosystems.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Northwest Pacific |
| Subregion | Pacific Northwest |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam CountyJefferson CountyGrays Harbor CountyMason County |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 47.9 |
| Longitude | -124 |
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11:55 AM LOCAL TIMEThe Olympic Coast is a rugged and largely undeveloped shoreline along western Washington State, stretching from the mouth of the PUGET SOUND region south toward the Columbia River estuary. This coast is defined by powerful Pacific storms, dramatic headlands, and a layered mosaic of habitats including temperate rainforests, wide crescent beaches, rocky bluffs, and sheltering bays. Key access points include La Push, Quillayute River, and media-familiar Forks, but much of the shoreline is accessible only by foot and requires careful planning. Visitors come for **seal and sea otter viewing**, **tidepool exploration**, **coastal hiking**, and to experience the raw, unobstructed ocean environment that has inspired long-standing indigenous cultures and modern conservation efforts. Nearby highlights include Hoh Rainforest, Sol Duc Valley__, and protected marine areas managed by NOAA and state agencies.
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