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La Push
La Push, 12 miles west of Forks on Hwy 110, is a small fishing village at the mouth of
the Quillayute River and home of the Quileute Indian tribe, some of the peninsula's old-
est inhabitants and the modern-day inspiration for the werewolves in the Twilight series.
Known for its raw, untamed beaches, La Push is popular with surfers and sea
kayakers, who love to ride the dramatic Pacific waves, especially in January. Outside of
this, the settlement is revered primarily for its remoteness and isolation (despite a recent
influx of Twilight hunters). Tracking north along the Mora road will bring you to Rialto
Beach and the start of a 20-mile coastal hike north to Cape Alava. Just outside of La
Push are the trailheads to rugged and beautiful Third and Second Beaches (1.4 miles and
0.8 miles, respectively). Third Beach is the starting point for a popular three-day beach
hike to Oil City, 17 miles south, at the edge of the Hoh Indian Reservation.
Sleeping & Eating
Quileute Oceanside Resort RESORT$$$
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( 360-374-5267; www.quileuteoceanside.com ; 330 Ocean Dr; tent/RV sites $15/25, motel r
$63-105, cabins $85-280) Sitting above one of Washington's most beautiful beaches, the
tribe-owned-and-operated resort has accommodations ranging from basic A-frame cabins
with sleeping-bag loft and toilet (no shower) to deluxe oceanfront cottages with stone
fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Somewhere in the middle are newly remodeled motel
rooms in two buildings with balconies and kitchenettes. No reservations are accepted for
camping or RVs.
River's Edge Restaurant SEAFOOD$$$
( 360-374-5777; 41 Main St; mains $8-25) One of the few restaurants on this stretch of
coast. Stick to the freshly caught seafood options and look out for outdoor barbecues in
the summer, when salmon is baked in the Quileute tradition. Located in an old boat-
house, the restaurant is famous for its free ornithological shows, courtesy of the resident
eagles and pelicans.
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