Priest Point Park
About
Priest Point Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2 miles from Olympia. It's a simple, no-frills stop: there's no fee to visit, and restrooms are on site. Swimming is not allowed here, so plan on enjoying the shoreline from the beach itself rather than the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 78°F with only about five wet days each month, while winter brings highs in the mid-40s and rain on roughly 20 days a month. If you want to stretch your legs, Ellis Cove Trail starts just 0.3 miles away. Heritage Park Hillside Trail, Grass Lake Trail and Evergreen Beach Trail are all within about 4 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Priest Point Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–78°F and lows of 41–51°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Olympia Ap, WA weather station, 6.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan46° high33° low1 days with snow
- Feb49° high32° low1 days with snow
- Mar54° high34° low
- Apr59° high38° low
- May66° high43° low
- Jun71° high47° low
- Jul78° high51° low
- Aug78° high51° low
- Sep72° high46° low
- Oct60° high41° low
- Nov51° high36° low
- Dec45° high33° low1 days with snow
Where it is
- Loth110 · Public land
- Nearest town
- Olympia, Washington · 2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Ellis Cove TrailHiking0.3 mi
- Heritage Park Hillside TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Grass Lake TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Evergreen Beach TrailHiking3.6 mi
- Black Lake Meadows TrailHiking3.6 mi
- I 5 TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Organic Farm TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Tumwater Hill Park TrailsHiking3.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
