Golden Gardens
About
Golden Gardens is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 5 miles from Shoreline. It's a simple, low-key stop with restrooms on site, swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 76 to 77°F, with only about six wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. Several trails lie within a few miles, including Piper's Creek Trail about 2 miles away and Green Lake Trail at under 3 miles. Climbers can head to Art Building, about 5 miles off, and the Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite at Fort Ward Park is roughly 9.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Available
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
Golden Gardens
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 61–77°F and lows of 47–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, WA weather station, 6.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan47° high37° low1 days with snow
- Feb50° high37° low1 days with snow
- Mar54° high39° low
- Apr59° high43° low
- May65° high48° low
- Jun70° high53° low
- Jul76° high57° low
- Aug77° high57° low
- Sep71° high53° low
- Oct61° high47° low
- Nov52° high41° low
- Dec46° high37° low1 days with snow
Where it is
- Loth131 · Public land
- Nearest town
- Shoreline, Washington · 5.3 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Piper's Creek TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Green Lake TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Innis Arden Beach TrailHiking4.3 mi
- Burke-Gilman TrailHiking4.4 mi
- Art BuildingRock climbing5 mi
- University of Washington Campus and Surrounding AreasRock climbing5.1 mi
- UW RockRock climbing5.6 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Fort Ward ParkCamping9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Golden Gardens
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
47° / 37°
19 wet · 1 snow
Feb
50° / 37°
16 wet · 1 snow
Mar
54° / 39°
18 wet
Apr
59° / 43°
15 wet
May
65° / 48°
12 wet
Jun
70° / 53°
10 wet
Jul
76° / 57°
6 wet
Aug
77° / 57°
6 wet
Sep
71° / 53°
9 wet
Oct
61° / 47°
14 wet
Nov
52° / 41°
18 wet
Dec
46° / 37°
20 wet · 1 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, WA, 6.9 mi away at 60 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
