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From town: Go 5 mi N on 3 Capes Scenic Hwy.
It's a easy and great place to take the kids fishing and crabbing. There is also a great camp ground and a awesome trial that loops the whole island
Only one access point by bridge. Trail wanders around "island" but doesn't lead anywhere much like high school or a bachelor's degree in communication. Water was cold and salty. There were no restaurants on the island and hardly any Starbucks. Would still recommend to people who are okay leaving wifi for a short amount of time. The trail had tree roots in some places.
Also there was a lot of sand.
Whalen Island County Park and Campground has some very peaceful trails around South Sandlake Estuary. There's a fairly easy loop hike with some quiet beach access and very little elevation change. We started from the circle parking/restroom area, heading North, and returned by the edge of the campground.
For more recommended things to do in this area, search google for "Intentional Travelers Pacific City" to find more info on our blog :)
