Get ready for a refreshing dip in the clear water of Seattle's sun kissed sandy beaches. Seattle offers many fascinating coastal journeys you can venture into during the summer season. From swimming to sunbathing, surfing to other scores of nautically inclined activities - there are plethora of coastal holiday options to explore in Seattle.
Image by C. Harmon via http://www.panoramio.com/photo/19407998Golden Gardens Beach
Golden Gardens Beach is a section of the Golden Gardens Park that is located on Puget Sound. You can enjoy sunbathing, swimming and other beach activities, like kayaking, sailing, kite-surfing, sandy volleyball games, and lots more in this sandy beach. The area is flocked by nautically-inclined guests and beach enthusiasts. When you're done with water activities, you can venture into hiking through forest trails.
Address: 8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA 98117
Phone: 206-684-4075
www.seattle.govHours: Mon 6am-11:30pm
Alki Beach
Alki Beach encompasses a 135.9-acre park, that is one of Seattle's finest beaches. The venue attracts beach bums, kayakers, rollerbladers, joggers and paddleboarders. There are many charming Cafes and bars, where you can grab a bite after the beach activities.
Address: 1702 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA
Phone: (206) 684-4075
Green Lake Park Beach
Come here for swimming, jog, sun basking, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, picnicking or skating. Adorned beautifully with plenty of greenery and open water, this is one of the favorite spots for locals. The green space features over hundreds of plants and tress species, waterfolws and birds.
Address: 7201 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: 206-684-4075
www.cityofseattle.netHours: Daily 24 hours
Discovery Park Beach
Discovery Park is
Seattle's largest urban park, located on Magnolia Bluff. The park
features 9 miles of winding footpaths, 2 miles of beach trails, sand
dunes, sea cliffs, open meadow lands, forest groves and streams. Along
with beach activities, you can also participate in hiking and a spot on
venue for nature watching.
Address: 3801 W Government Way, Seattle, WA 98119-1014
Phone: 206-386-4236
www.seattle.govHours: Discovery Park opens daily from 6am to 11pm
Madison Park Beach
This is one of Seattle's popular and desired swimming beaches. The beach offers diving board, swimming raft, lifeguards, children's' play area and grassy area, where you can sunbask or take in the beautiful view of Lake Washington.
Address: 4201 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112, United States
Phone: 1 206-684-7796
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/beach_detail.asp?id=369
Olympic Sculpture Park Beach
This is a massive 9 acre immaculately landscaped green space that displays captivating artworks. The beach is a refreshing retreat for the locals, famous for swimming and sunbathing.
Address: 2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-654-3100
www.seattleartmuseum.org
Idylwood Beach Park
Plan a visit to Idylwood Beach Park and spend a great day swimming, picnicking or just relax while soaking in the beautiful scenery. Dog owners can come for a stroll with their dogs. The beach is especially famous for swimming and comes with a bathhouse and restrooms. After a great swim, you can picnic or play games in Idylwood's playground area.
Address: 3650 W Lake Sammamish, Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-556-2300
www.ci.redmond.wa.us
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