Yes, that really is the name of our top-ranked secret beach. Tucked away at the northern tip of Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor, the small cove of Secret Beach can only be visited at low tide and it's a short yet steep hike to reach the burnished sand.

That, and the fact it isn’t visible from the road, mean it’s usually quiet, if not completely empty. The beach itself is divine – soft underfoot and with views of spruce-topped volcanic sea stacks and natural bridges.

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