We used to find Star fish just North of Ft. Bragg N Cali. There were some caves along the outskirts that I would venture in, on low tide. The sea life was amazing, crabs, star fish, live plants, jelly fish. Kind of Miss it. Last time I was there was in 04'.
When I lived in Washington State I used to cost the tide pools. Yes the sea live that is caught in them at low tide is amazing. You can touch all kinds of things.