Idaho,
There are a few places where blackmouth routinely work in close, particularly in the spring. One of the best known is Point No Point. I took a 9 1/2 pounder flycasting from the beach at Seattle's Lincoln Park a couple of years ago in March. Most of the beach fishing is for immature resident coho running to about 3 pounds max at this time of the year. In the fall there are many places where returning mature coho can be taken close in. Beach fishing for salmon around here is still pretty much in its infancy and there are many things (and places) to discover. Just be sure that you can identify your fish and remember that sea-run cutthroat are catch and release in all marine areas.