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Point Shilshole Beach
4.0★ · 12 Google ratings · Seattle, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 ft away
Walk
150 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Tide
11 ft range today
Length
180 ft of shoreline
Sand
50 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 9am
Map of Point Shilshole Beach
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1Parking150 ft from the listing2Restrooms175 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Visit at low or high tide
The beach experience varies significantly with tides, with one reviewer noting it is beautiful at either extreme.
Arrive early to avoid crowds
Reviewers report the beach transforms from quiet to crowded, with one visitor describing it as super crowded.
Plan parking carefully before arrival
There is no public parking lot, and visitors risk towed vehicles in nearby private lots.
Bring water sports equipment
The beach is popular with paddleboarders and kayakers who launch from here to explore nearby Discovery Park lighthouse.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · overcast
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
1 mph from the SW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:48 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:07 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 22:15 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:42 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 6321 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
🅿 Parking 150 ft from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Point Shilshole Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Point Shilshole Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Point Shilshole Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
When is Point Shilshole Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 9am and the busiest at Tue 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
