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Things to do at Alki Beach (West Seattle)

Alki Beach is a perfect place to enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, running, sun bathing, or kite flying. It also has a great selection of intimate restaurants, delis and pubs all within walking distance from the beach. The entire length of the beach and promenade is public, so there is lots of room for family gatherings. The beach is shallow so when the weather is hot, it's a great place to cool off with a summer swim.

PUGET SOUND MAGAZINE DESTINATION SCORE CARD
ALKI BEACH - SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

ACTIVITY

SCORE

COMMENTS

Shopping Variety

C

Only one boutique at the beach, but many more a couple miles away in West Seattle

Dining Diversity

A

Lots of great little restaurants and eateries

Places to Stay

C

Only a few B&B's around West Seattle - none at the beach

Night Life

B

Pleanty of places for after dinner drinks. Warm weather will find many people out on the beach at night huddled around bon fires.

Spa Services

C

Historic Charm

C

Antique Hunting

C

There a a few good antique stores up the hill in West Seattle

Biking

B

Kayaking & Sailing

B

Pleanty of places to launch small boats

Hiking & Nature Walks

B

There is a 3-mile promenade and a long sandy beach at low tide

Public Beach Access

A

Half mile-long wide sandy beach. Other small beaches as well.

Yacht Friendly

C

No moorage near the point, although day anchoring off the beach can be a pleasent experience in calm weather.

RV Friendly

C

No RV parks, but pleanty of day parking when the crowds are light.

Camping

NONE

Fishing

A

There is great salmon fishing off Alki Point and at the mouth of the Duamish river. Alki has a convinient public boat launch.

Scenic Drive

B

Wild Life Watching

C

Harbor seals, birds and occasional whales can be seen from the beach.

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