Minor Creek spills over, creating a picturesque little waterfall dropping right onto the sand. You can visit the beach at any tide level, but at low tide, you can explore a small cove where Wridge Creek flows into the ocean.

The gap between rock escarpments opens up on the beach's southern end, so you can pass through it and explore a secluded beach with numerous pools. Please, beware of changing tides.

Rockhounding is not very productive here, especially in the summertime. While you can find agates and other minerals, those are scarce. You might have better luck in winter, since storms move the sand around.

How to Get to Secret Beach

Despite the name, Secret Beach is well known, yet its access remains somewhat challenging. Yet, it can still get crowded on the weekends during summer. The parking is a simple pullout. If the pullout is full, you can park your car along the road.

Also, the path to the beach is challenging. Two unmarked 3/4 mile trails will take you to the shore. The left trail is the easiest, especially in wet weather, when the right trail becomes very slippery.

Both paths will lead you to the cliff with a rope you need to use to go down and up from the Secret Beach. While you don't need to be an athlete to reach the sand, it might be challenging or even straight-up inaccessible for some people.

Make sure to wear good shoes while heading here. Also, be mindful of children and pets to ensure they don't slip or fall.