Which U.S. States Border the Pacific Ocean?

Which U.S. States Border the Pacific Ocean?

Five U.S. states have coastlines on the Pacific Ocean, stretching from the Arctic to the tropics. Listed geographically from north to south:

1. Alaska – Vast, rugged coastline including the Aleutian Islands.
2. Washington – Home to the Puget Sound and Olympic Peninsula.
3. Oregon – Dramatic cliffs, dunes, and the Columbia River mouth.
4. California – Iconic 840-mile coastline with world-famous beaches and cities.
5. Hawaii – Entire archipelago in the central Pacific, volcanic shores and coral reefs.

Note: While sometimes listed as six, only these five states directly border the Pacific. U.S. territories like Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands also lie in the Pacific but are not states.