About Alki Beach Park
Alki Beach Park offers a unique blend of sandy beach, stunning views of the Seattle skyline, and a variety of nearby dining options, making it an ideal destination for families looking for a relaxing day by the water.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings on sunny daysPicnics with easy access to food optionsActive families who enjoy biking or runningToddlers: Enjoy playing in the sand and shallow waterChildren: Great for beach games, biking, and running
Why families love it
- Beautiful sandy beach, unlike many rocky PNW beaches
- Scenic walking and biking paths
- Accessible restrooms available
- Free shuttle stop to water taxi for easy access to downtown Seattle
- Variety of food options from restaurants to street vendors
- Ample space for beach activities like volleyball and cycling
Insider tips
- Visit on weekdays for easier parking
- Be prepared for a short walk from parking to the main park area during busy times
- Consider bringing your own food to enjoy a picnic on the beach
Good to know before you go
- Weekends and holidays when parking is most challenging
- Peak hours during nice weather when the park may be crowded
- Parking can be difficult, especially for larger vehicles
- Potentially crowded on nice days, requiring patience in finding parking
- Crowds
- Busy on weekends and holidays, especially during nice weather
- Value
- Entry to the park is free, but expect to pay for food and drinks at nearby vendors and restaurants. The value is high due to the variety of activities and scenic views available without an entry fee.
- Food
- Food from nearby restaurants and vendors is encouraged
- Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms are available
- Safety
- Clean restrooms and well-maintained public areas
What parents say
"Beautiful and calm beach walk. You can see the space needle from afar. Restaurants and coffee places are across the street. There are accessible restrooms. A free shuttle stop as well that could take you from there to a water taxi location where you can ride to downtown Seattle."
6 months ago
"So beautiful. Nice sandy beach. Great walking paths. On nice days parking can be hard especially in a bigger vehicle. Be prepared to have to search for parking and squeeze into tight spots. They have lots of food options from restaurants to vendors on the street."
7 months ago
"One of the best beach park in Seattle region. Good crowd, clean rest rooms and ample of space for volleyball, cycling, running etc"
3 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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