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Saltar's Point Beach
4.6★ · 675 Google ratings · Steilacoom, Washington
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 30 ft away · fills up
Walk
0.9 miles · 19 min
Restrooms
Yes · 30 ft away
Water
56°F
Tide
13 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Saltar's Point Beach
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1Parking and restrooms2Drinking water140 ft from the listing3Covered shelter280 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Best for sunset and wildlife watching
The rocky beach and Puget Sound views make this ideal for photographing sunsets and spotting seals, porpoises, and crabs.
Watch trains from the bridge
Freight trains and Amtrak pass directly beneath the footbridge, providing a unique viewpoint that visitors consistently mention as a highlight.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early for parking
The lot has only 5 spots and fills quickly, especially midday on weekends.
Expect very steep metal stairs
Two flights of steep stairs cross the railroad trestle; the metal grating can be disorienting and difficult.
Bring a chair if staying long
The entire beach is rocky with no sand, making a portable seat necessary for comfortable sitting.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
60°F · overcast
Water
56°F
Wind
6 mph from the W
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:34 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:08 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 22:52 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:40 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 91 Champion St, Steilacoom, WA 98388
🅿 Parking 30 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 0.9 miles away, about 19 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 30 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Saltar's Point Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 30 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Saltar's Point Beach?
170 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 Saltar's Point Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 30 ft from the listing.
When is Saltar's Point Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
