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Owen Beach
4.7★ · 2,141 Google ratings · Tacoma, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 290 ft away · free
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 270 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
56°F
Tide
11 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.0 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 45 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Owen Beach
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 14 visitors · 2017–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring binoculars for wildlife
Reviewers consistently spot seals, bald eagles, and occasionally whales and dolphins from shore when equipped to observe closely.
Clear day for Mount Rainier views
On clear days the view of snow-capped Mount Rainier across the sound is the beach's standout feature.
Visit on weekday mornings
Summer weekends and warm afternoons draw crowds that fill the parking lot, but weekday mornings offer peaceful exploration.
Check tide schedules beforehand
Low tide reveals expansive flats and tidal pools with starfish and crabs; high tide restricts beach access significantly.
Wear shoes on rocky beach
The entire shore is pebbles and river rock, not sand, making barefoot walking uncomfortable and potentially painful.
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, 4:39 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 5605 Owen Beach Rd, Tacoma, WA 98407
🅿 Parking 290 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 270 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Owen Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 290 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Owen Beach?
60 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 have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 270 ft from the listing.
When is Owen Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
