Alki Beach is a long, sandy beach that offers spectacular views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Located in West Seattle, it’s popular among locals for its 2.5-mile pedestrian path, beach volleyball courts, and numerous waterfront restaurants. The beach is historically significant as the landing point of Seattle’s first white settlers in 1851. On […]
Newport Municipal Beach stretches along the Balboa Peninsula, encompassing several distinct beach areas including the popular section near Newport Pier. This wide, sandy beach offers excellent swimming conditions with seasonal lifeguard service and facilities including volleyball courts, bicycle rentals, and a paved beachfront path. The historic Newport Pier is a centerpiece of the beach, with […]
Alamitos Beach stretches along Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach, offering a wide sandy shoreline protected by a breakwater that creates calm swimming conditions. The beach features numerous volleyball courts where casual players and organized leagues compete year-round. A wide beachfront path, part of the 3.1-mile Long Beach Shoreline Bike Path, accommodates cyclists, joggers, and skaters […]
South Walton encompasses 16 distinct beach neighborhoods along Highway 30A including Seaside, Watercolor, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach. The area is known for pristine beaches with brilliant white sand and turquoise waters alongside New Urbanist planned communities with distinctive architectural styles. The rare coastal dune lakes are a unique ecological feature found in few places […]
Santa Rosa Beach is part of South Walton’s scenic Highway 30A area, known for turquoise waters and sugar-white sand. The beach community has an artsy, sophisticated vibe with upscale dining and shopping options. Nearby Point Washington State Forest offers 15,000 acres of natural beauty with hiking and biking trails. The area combines natural beauty with […]
Honeymoon Island offers four miles of pristine beaches and a rare virgin slash pine forest. The park features both Gulf swimming beaches and a dog-friendly beach area. It’s a paradise for nature lovers with osprey nests, abundant shorebirds, and occasional dolphin sightings. The Osprey Trail provides hiking through native Florida landscape with opportunities to spot […]
Long Beach boasts 28 miles of continuous sandy shoreline, earning it the title of the “World’s Longest Beach.” This expansive beach is one of the few in Washington where cars are permitted to drive on certain sections. The area is famous for its annual Washington State International Kite Festival and excellent razor clam digging. The […]