Bayview Market Public Access
About
Bayview Market Public Access is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 0.7 miles from Olympia. It is a simple shoreline access point: there is no fee to visit, and swimming is not allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. Typical highs reach about 78°F in July and August, with only around five wet days a month, according to averages from a nearby weather station at the Olympia airport. Winter brings highs in the mid-40s and rain on about 20 days a month. If you want to stretch your legs nearby, Heritage Park Hillside Trail is half a mile away. Black Lake Meadows Trail, Ellis Cove Trail and Tumwater Hill Park Trails are all within about 2 miles.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Bayview Market Public Access
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: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–78°F and lows of 41–51°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Olympia Ap, WA weather station, 4.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan46° high33° low1 days with snow
- Feb49° high32° low1 days with snow
- Mar54° high34° low
- Apr59° high38° low
- May66° high43° low
- Jun71° high47° low
- Jul78° high51° low
- Aug78° high51° low
- Sep72° high46° low
- Oct60° high41° low
- Nov51° high36° low
- Dec45° high33° low1 days with snow
Nearby
- Heritage Park Hillside TrailHiking0.5 mi
- Black Lake Meadows TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Ellis Cove TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Tumwater Hill Park TrailsHiking2.1 mi
- Grass Lake TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Alderwood Loop TrailHiking3 mi
- Field Loop TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Black RiverCanoeing9.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)