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Des Moines Beach
4.8★ · 138 Google ratings · Des Moines, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 200 ft away
Walk
125 yd · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Water
56°F
Tide
11 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
550 yd of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Des Moines Beach
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1Parking and drinking water180 ft from the listing2Restrooms175 yd from the listing3Picnic tables
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Come for sunset views
The western exposure over Puget Sound and views of distant mountains create particularly striking sunset conditions.
Visit at low tide
The beach expands significantly at low tide, revealing rocks, tide pools, and marine life like crabs and sea stars.
Plan for paid parking
Parking costs $2.50 for the first two hours; bring cash or a card as free options are limited.
Expect a rocky, not sandy beach
The shore is covered in rocks, pebbles, and seaweed rather than sand, so wear shoes.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
61°F · overcast
Water
56°F
Wind
2 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:57 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:36 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 22:20 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:40 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Des Moines, WA 98198
🅿 Parking 200 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Des Moines Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Des Moines Beach?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Des Moines Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
