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Seward Park North Beach
4.8★ · 24 Google ratings · Seattle, Washington
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Access
6am to 10pm
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Tide
10 ft range today
Length
325 yd of shoreline
Sand
90 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 9am
Map of Seward Park North Beach
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1Restrooms150 yd from the listing2Drinking water80 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Expect cool water for swimming
The water is swimmable but chilly, and reviewers noted it has a typical lake appearance with anchored boats nearby.
Plan for a pebble beach experience
The beach consists of small rounded pebbles rather than sand, with stairs providing direct water access.
Visit during Seafair Week airshow
This location provides an excellent vantage point for watching the air show, though expect a long walk.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2021–2026
Arrive early on sunny weekends
Parking becomes competitive during hot summer days, though the larger park has additional lots beyond the beach area.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NNW
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:41 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:19 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 22:25 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:41 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Seward Park North Beach?
90 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 Seward Park North Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Seward Park North Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 9am and the busiest at Tue 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
