Alki Beach
7 expert reviews
“Though located in the hard-to-reach West Seattle neighborhood, this stretch of sand fills with sunbathers and kite-flyers anytime the temperature breaks 70 degrees.”
– Travel + Leisure
"This 2½-mi stretch of sand has views of the Seattle skyline and the Olympic Mountains, and the beachfront promenade is especially popular." Full review
"The closest Seattle gets to SoCal for two months a year."
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"Preserved as a city park, the beach parallels a boardwalk frequented by walkers and joggers in almost any weather." Full review
"West Seattle's sliver of sandy beach is as California as this city gets—with its volleyball courts; bikers and runners cruising down the park's path like they're in Venice." Full review
"Seattle’s first European settlers established their homesteads at this scenic West Seattle spot 150 years ago." Full review
"Accessible by car or water taxi, this family-friendly beach on the Puget Sound offers stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and downtown Seattle"
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