Salt Creek Recreation Area

"Check out the tide pools!"

Check a tide table before heading out. Minus tides are the best because there is an endless amount of tide pools chock full of sea anemones, crabs, sea stars, fish and other surprises! Invest in a Muddy Buddy suit by Tuffo (online or at Necessities and Temptations in Port Angeles) and bring boots so your child can scramble all over the rocks and in the water w/o you worrying. Bring band aids only because the rocks and the mussel shells can be sharp and you don't want to have to cut your adventure short and head back to the car. Bring a picnic lunch and a frisbee or basketball and plan to stay and play at the great playground and huge play field. It's also worth it to bring your camper or a tent to spend the night depending on the weather. One of the best places in the NW to check out tide pools and a beach without much walking or driving.