Secret Beach with its sea stacks and tidepools is located just a stone's throw from the waterfall, both right off Oregon Coast Highway. It's best to go when the tide is low so check the tide schedule before you go. The trail leading to the beach is short, but very steep and rocky so pack the sandals in the bag and put on a pair of sturdy sneakers.

Despite the obvious name, Secret Beach, Oregon, is surprisingly hard to find. Nestled at the northern tip of Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor, this oceanside escape is pure Pacific Northwest fantasy: towering spruces line black volcanic rocks that have carved into natural bridges and jagged bluffs by hungry waves. The beach can only be enjoyed at low tide, but even if you can’t sink your feet into its dark sand, the short (and steep!) hike to the spot is a tranquil event all on its own.

Not only is the name of the beach a dead giveaway, but can you believe that one of the best beaches in America is in Oregon? Whilst not a secret among the locals, who prefer to find spots away from the crowds, Secret Beach remains blissfully isolated. Anyone hoping to visit needs to be aware that you can only venture here at low tide. Still, all things considered, this is one to write home about.