Beach
Point Defiance - Vashon Island View Point
Washington
About
Point Defiance - Vashon Island View Point is a public ocean beach in Washington. Swimming is not allowed. There is no fee.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Parking
Available
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.
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Location
Point Defiance - Vashon Island View Point
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma Narrows Ap, WA weather station, 3.9 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
Where it is
- Point Defiance Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Ruston, Washington · 1.7 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Wilson Way Bridge BoulderRock climbing1.4 mi
- Point Defiance ParkRock climbing1.5 mi
- Adam Tallman Nature Park TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Lost Lake TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Puget Canyon TrailHiking3.7 mi
- Central-West Cascades & SeattleRock climbing3.7 mi
- Hidden Beach TrailHiking4.4 mi
- TacomaRock climbing7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)