If you find yourself in the Seattle area this summer, you may want to check out some of the area’s natural beaches. The region is blessed with some of the most visually stunning and exciting beach landscapes in the country. Here are some of Seattle’s best natural beaches for beach bums and day-trippers.
- Seahurst Beach
Located on Puget Sound, Seahurst Beach brings in stunning views of the Olympic Mountains. It is one of many saltwater beaches in the Seattle area. A part of Seahurst Park in the Burien Park System, the beach is a three-quarter-mile-long natural treasure.
In addition to the spectacular views from the beach itself, the park has open and closed picnic areas, hiking trails, open spaces for outdoor activities, and two playgrounds. There are three private areas, capable of accommodating 75 people, available for half-day and full-day rentals.
- Owen Beach
Owen Beach in Point Defiance Park is another fantastic natural beach in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Among its top features are covered picnic areas and kayaks for rent. Owen Beach is also an exceptional fishing and boating spot.
If you have a powerful camera, you may even be able to snap a photo of the resident harbor seals. Don’t get too close, because approaching the seals is prohibited. Be sure to keep a distance of at least 100 yards and report any infractions to NOAA Fisheries Enforcement or a park ranger.
- Madrona Park
The Madrona Park and Beach are located along Lake Washington. After walking along a sloped woodland path, you arrive at a serene grassy beach that can melt your stress after a long week of work.
Like many of the other natural beaches in the area, Madrona Park offers a jogging trail, picnic areas, and swimming. During the summer months, there is a lifeguard on duty. The park itself is open from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lifeguards are on duty, but their hours vary depending on the season and day.
- Discovery Park
The final stop on our list of stunning natural beaches is Discovery Park. The beach has lightly rolling hills leading up to a smooth sandy beach that can take you out of city life completely. It’s no wonder Discovery Park is a local favorite. Among its remarkable hiking and walking trails lies a small lighthouse.
The beach itself is a sight that is not to be missed regardless of the time of day, but the sunsets are extraordinarily beautiful. The entire park encompasses 534 acres and includes a recently renovated playground for younger children. The overall landscape is a landscape photographers’ dream and should make its way onto a must-see list if you are visiting Seattle’s beaches.
All of the spots above are guaranteed to help you beat the heat and enjoy the great outdoors this summer, despite just being a few miles outside of downtown Seattle. There are dozens of natural beaches in the Seattle area, and many of them offer the same breathtaking vistas and amenities as the parks listed above.
Image via Audrey Kolb | Licensed by CC BY 2.0
Connect with us
Recent Blog Entries
- America’s Quickest Production Car: Corvette ZR1X Does 8.675-Second ¼-Mile, Sub 2 Second 0-60
- Red Tag Savings Are Here: 0% Financing on the 2026 Chevy Equinox!
- Chevrolet’s Newest Holiday Card to America Debuts, Highlights Mothers as Keeper of Family Traditions
- Chevy Celebrates 250 Years of America with Stars & Steel Collection
- The $500 Amazon Gift Card Offer Has Been Extended — But Time Is Running Out!