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All day visitors arriving for Waikiki Beach
Cape Disappointment State Park, 244 Robert Gray Drive, Ilwaco, WA 98624 · No separately addressed pedestrian gate or beach entrance is published; access is via the signed beach/jetty area inside the state park.
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Waikiki Beach day-use/parking approach, Cape Disappointment State Park
Navigate to Cape Disappointment State Park, 244 Robert Gray Drive, Ilwaco, WA 98624, then follow signed park roads toward Waikiki Beach / North Jetty. Use the official park map through the campground-road network.
Step 1
Arrive during park operating hours
Cape Disappointment State Park is open year-round from 6:30 a.m. to dusk.
Step 2
Park in the beach/jetty area
Display a valid Discover Pass for a day visit unless your vehicle is covered by an applicable exemption, such as an overnight camping stay.
Step 3
Follow posted conditions and closures
There is no beach turnstile, ticket scan, ID check, or published security screening. Check the park alert page immediately before driving, as road or facility work can change access.
The park identifies a Waikiki Beach Scenic View accessible trail segment and offers accessible trails and restrooms generally. It does not promise a beach wheelchair mat, step-free access onto the sand, or accessible surf access. Expect paved and uneven natural ground near the beach followed by loose sand; call the park before travel if fully step-free beach access is required.
Source: parks.wa.gov