We embarked on a hike from Ecola State Park and while the trail was a bit rough in some areas, we found it to be well worth the effort to reach the beach. The round trip hike took us around an hour and 40 minutes, and according to All Trails, it is considered to be of moderate difficulty. It's best to visit during low tide, as this will give you the opportunity to discover the sea anemones and starfish. Upon reaching the beach, take a left and head towards the two large haystacks. The majority of the starfish can be found near the right haystack. This beach is truly stunning and relatively secluded. We arrived early at 8 am and had the entire beach to ourselves until around 9:30. Just be aware that it can be quite chilly in the morning.