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Owen Beach - South
4.9★ · 26 Google ratings · Tacoma, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 225 yd away
Walk
30 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 450 yd away
Water
56°F
Tide
11 ft range today
Length
1.0 miles of shoreline
Sand
180 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 2pm
Map of Owen Beach - South
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1Parking225 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come at sunset
The beach provides excellent sunset views, with one reviewer noting the setting sun reflecting off ferries passing the point.
Visit for peaceful walks
The concrete path and beach offer long, rewarding walks with views of passing boats and water traffic.
Check coffee shop hours ahead
An on-site coffee shop exists but operates on limited hours and was closed during a Saturday afternoon visit.
Plan around the tide
Tide level significantly affects your walk options, as reviewers note different experiences depending on whether the tide.
Bring binoculars for wildlife
Reviewers report spotting seals, passing kayaks, boats, and occasional whales from this location.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · light rain
Water
56°F
Wind
3 mph from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:54 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:35 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:13 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 22:19 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:41 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 6266 Promenade Ln, Tacoma, WA 98407
🅿 Parking 225 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 30 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 450 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Owen Beach - South?
The nearest mapped parking area is 225 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Owen Beach - South?
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 Owen Beach - South have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 450 yd from the listing.
When is Owen Beach - South least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 2pm and the busiest at Mon 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
