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17 Seattle Beaches to Visit (By a Local)

Updated June 22, 2025
Chelsea Booker
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I’m a local, and here are my picks for the best Seattle beaches, plus a few just outside of the city.  Sure, Seattle may not have many “classic beaches,” but you can find ones you’ll like, whether you want to lounge on the sand, watch the sunset, search the tidepools, or go swimming. Some of these beaches even made it on my list of the best things to do in Seattle. This guide overviews popular beaches and their amenities, plus smaller hidden gems. Let’s dive in!

17 Best Beaches In Seattle Alki Beach West Seattle’s top attraction has cozy beach town vibes with tons of amenities and restaurants. Me, bundled up and visiting Alki in wintertime  📍 Google Maps | Alki Beach Park Website | 🅿️ Parking: free (but limited) street parking ar...

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Chelsea Booker is a Seattle-based freelance writer and storyteller who loves discovering places that stimulate her imagination. Her adventures around the Pacific Northwest have inspired her to show others just how much there is to explore in their own backyards. She writes about more of what she loves - creativity, personal development, and joyful living - on her lifestyle blog, Chelsea Figures It Out.