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The small unincorporated village of La Push, Washington, is located a short drive west of Forks. It sits on the Pacific Ocean.
Introduction to La Push
La Push is an adaptation of the French term La Bouche, meaning The Mouth of the Quillayute River. It’s the main settlement of the Quileute Nation. Their reservation was established in February 1889 via an executive order by President Grover Cleveland, who established a square-mile reservation. Arsonists destroyed the village later that year while tribe members were away picking hops in Puyallup.
In 2017, villagers started relocating structures to higher ground to reduce damage resulting from tsunamis and climate change. Today, the village features oceanside resorts and a marina, and all businesses are owned by the Quileute tribe. It also plays an important role in the Twilight series.
First Beach
We stopped in La Push between visiting two beaches that are part of Olympic National Park, Second Beach and Rialto Beach. It was a windy and rainy day, so we didn’t see much other than First Beach, which is located right along the town. James Island is just offshore.
Where to Eat in La Push
The main reason for our visit to the village was to grab breakfast.
River’s Edge Restaurant
We stopped at River’s Edge Restaurant. This cozy place at the mouth of the Quillayute River has great food and friendly service. I had eggs and French toast while Marisol had a skillet. We were both very happy with our meals, and the price was reasonable.
Lonesome Creek Store
We also stopped at the Lonesome Creek Store to stock up on snacks for our hikes. It’s located right before the entrance to the small town.
