Alki Beach Park
About
Alki Beach Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 2.3 miles from Seattle. It's a straightforward stop for a day at the shore, with restrooms and parking on site. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 77°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. Several trails sit within a few miles, including the Waterfront Trail at about 2.2 miles and the Green House Trail at about 2.3 miles. Climbers can head to Seattle Urban Climbing, roughly 3.8 miles away, and the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Ward Park is about 6.7 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Street / roadside
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Alki Beach Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–77°F and lows of 44–58°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Seattle Boeing Fld, WA weather station, 5.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan49° high37° low
- Feb51° high37° low
- Mar55° high39° low
- Apr60° high44° low
- May67° high49° low
- Jun71° high54° low
- Jul77° high57° low
- Aug77° high58° low
- Sep72° high54° low
- Oct61° high46° low
- Nov53° high40° low
- Dec48° high36° low
Nearby
- Waterfront TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Green House TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Trail to TreasureHiking2.5 mi
- Lewis Park TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Seattle Urban ClimbingRock climbing3.8 mi
- UW RockRock climbing5.4 mi
- University of Washington Campus and Surrounding AreasRock climbing5.5 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ward ParkCamping6.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
