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Jackson Beach Park
4.5★ · 182 Google ratings · Friday Harbor, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 70 ft away · free
Walk
300 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
63°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
8 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Thu 7pm
Map of Jackson Beach Park
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1Parking70 ft from the listing2Covered shelter240 ft from the listing
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
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Best for dogs and families
Easy parking and flat beach access make this ideal for bringing children and pets without hiking.
Plan activities beyond swimming
Kayaking, volleyball, beachcombing for shells and sea glass, and wildlife watching are all reported options.
Come early to avoid crowds
Arriving at first light or on weekday mornings means you'll have the beach largely to yourself.
Wear shoes for driftwood
The beach is covered in scattered logs that require careful navigation to reach the water.
Bring supplies for fire pits
The beach has multiple fire rings and grills available for cooking and evening fires.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · clear
Water
63°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
1 mph from the ENE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:29 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:11 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:01 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:44 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Jackson Beach Rd, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
🅿 Parking 70 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 300 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Jackson Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 70 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Jackson Beach Park?
30 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Jackson Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
When is Jackson Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 7pm and the busiest at Sat 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
