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Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
4.7★ · 3,249 Google ratings · Shoreline, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 160 ft away · about 16 spaces · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
6am to 10pm
Walk
300 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 190 ft away
Cost
Free
Tide
10 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 12% of 8 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
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1Parking, restrooms and drinking water160 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 13 visitors · 2016–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2016–2026
Outstanding for sunset viewing
The elevated ridge areas offer spectacular views of the sun setting over the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound.
Plan around low tide
Visit one to two hours before low tide to access the widest beach and explore tide pools with sea creatures.
Arrive early on sunny weekends
Parking fills quickly on nice weather days, with some reviewers recommending arrival before 10am to secure spots.
Steep terrain limits accessibility
The park requires significant walking downhill to reach the beach, with no accessible trails or level pathways.
Bring water for dogs
The beach lacks water stations for pets, so bring a bowl and jug of water despite the dog-friendly designation.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
61°F · overcast
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:45 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:04 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 22:15 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:39 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 2021 NW 190th St, Shoreline, WA 98177, United States
🅿 Parking 160 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 300 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 190 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 160 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park?
300 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Richmond Beach Saltwater Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 190 ft from the listing.
When is Richmond Beach Saltwater Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
