Hiked up to Striped Peak first, then took advantage of the low tide to explore tide pools around Tongue Point, returning via Crescent Beach and the Beach to Bunker trail.
Road Conditions. Paved road. The nearest restrooms were a bit further down the road, in the campground. No pass required for day use.
Trail Conditions. The trails were all in great condition. The first two beach access points from the west looked a bit too scrambly, but the third one was easy enough. With the tide at close to 0ft, we could walk out 500ft. The fourth beach access point (at the western-most tip of Tongue Point) looked not too bad, but we continued to Crescent Beach, skirting along Salt Creek to the final beach access point at the road.
Highlights. The summit was partially treed, but had great views across to Vancouver Island, and down to Crescent Bay and along the (surprisingly) rugged-looking coastline. The tide pools had huge quantities of mussels, lots of chitons and urchins, a couple starfish, and one sea slug.
Crowds. Couple of people on the trails. The campground didn't look very busy. A dozen or so parties on the beach.
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