Penrose Point State Park
About
Penrose Point State Park is a public beach on the Washington shore, about 2.4 miles from the town of Home. It's a simple stop with restrooms on site, and there's no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. At a nearby weather station, July and August typically reach highs around 76°F with only four or five wet days each month, while winter averages sit in the mid-40s with rain on about 21 days a month. For a walk nearby, the Upper Loop Trail and the Interpretive Loop Trail are both about 4.5 miles away. The Boardwalk is 6.4 miles off, and Andy's Marine Park Trail is about 7.6 miles away.
Beach Details
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
Penrose Point State Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–76°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma Narrows Ap, WA weather station, 8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high36° low
- Feb48° high37° low
- Mar53° high39° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May64° high47° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul76° high54° low
- Aug76° high54° low
- Sep70° high51° low
- Oct59° high46° low
- Nov50° high40° low
- Dec46° high36° low
Nearby
- Upper Loop TrailHiking4.5 mi
- Interpretive Loop TrailHiking4.5 mi
- BoardwalkHiking6.4 mi
- Andy's Marine Park TrailHiking7.6 mi
- Andy's Wildlife Trail Northern RouteHiking7.6 mi
- Andy's Wildlife Trail Southern RouteHiking7.6 mi
- Deweyert-Clausen TrailHiking7.7 mi
- Central-West Cascades & SeattleRock climbing9.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
