Nestled in the center of Pudget Sound, Seattle – the Washington State's largest city – is located between picturesque Elliot Bay and Lake Washington while Mount Rainer & the Olympic Mountains act as a stunning backdrop to the skyline of this amazing city. The beautiful and magnificent Seattle city is home to over 200 miles of shoreline along Lake Union, Puget Sound, and Lake Washington and boasts 149 secret beaches. With spectacular views, amazing walking trails and offering great water sports activities. Some of the beach parks of Seattle are truly the best-kept secrets of this Emerald City. Check out the top 5 beach parks that are perfect for yacht charter excursions in and near Seattle:
#1 Alki Beach Park: With a long beach strip that runs from Alki Point to Duwamish Head on Elliott Bay, the Alki Beach Park (“Alki” means “by-and-by” in Chinook) is quintessentially the favorite beach in Seattle among locals and visitors. It has a half-mile (0.8 km) of beachfront, and is the first public salt-water bathing beach on the west coast of the United States. Alki has a relaxed feeling, and offers stunning views of Pudget Sound waters and Olympic Mountains that simply cannot be missed during your Seattle boat excursion.
- Location: 1702 Alki Avenue, West Seattle
- Created & Completed: 1907
- Famous for: Walking, biking, beachcombing, picnicing, sunbathing and relaxing
#2 Golden Gardens Beach Park: Located in Ballard in the northwestern part of Seattle, this classic beach park offers extraordinary views of Pudget and Olympic Mountains along with a number of water sports activities. If you love tide pools or bonfires, this beach park is the place to go during your next charter trip. You can stroll along its rugged coastline, hike through forest trails, enjoy fishing from a pier, or boating on the waters surrounding the beach. If you’re lucky, you may witness a thrilling performance by a talented fire spinner.
- Location: 8498 Seaview Place N.W., Ballard, Northwest Seattle
- Created: 1907
- Famous for: Strolling, hiking, sunset views, fishing and boating
#3 Matthews Beach Park: A 22-acre beach park located on the shore of Ponitac Bay of Lake Washington, Matthews Beach is the largest freshwater bathing beach situated in Matthews Beach near Seattle. Connected to Burke-Gilman Trail, this beach park is a great spot for an adventurous hiking experience. The beach park has been named after pioneer John G. Matthews, who had established a homestead on the site in the 1880s. From picnic areas, children's playground, to a basketball half court, you can enjoy everything here during your fun-filled boat trip.
- Location: 5100 NE 93rd St, Seattle
- Incorporated into: Seattle Parks and Recreation in 1951
- Famous for: Swimming, picnicing and freshwater bathing
#4 Madison Beach Park: A lovely grassy beach park located on the shores of Lake Washington, Madison beach is one of the most popular swimming beaches situated near Seattle. This grassy area is perfect for sunbathers to relax and enjoy a stunning view of Lake Washington. The Park includes amenities such as a play area for children, a diving board, and a swimming raft.
- Location: 4201 E Madison St, Seattle
- Created: Late 19th century
- Famous for: Swimming, relaxing and board diving
#5 Discovery Park: A 534 acre park located on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolian neighborhood of Seattle, Discovery Beach Park boasts beautiful forest land, meadows, sand dunes, pristine beaches, and 2.8 miles of Loop Trail for cycling and walking. It is the best place near Seattle to do some bird watching. Discovery Park provides shelter to more than 230 residents and migratory birds.
- Location: 3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle
- Created: Early 1970s
- Famous for: Bird watching, beach walking and hiking
These best-kept secrets of Seattle and its neighborhoods not only offer terrific views of shimmering waters and an amazing setting for pure relaxation, but also offer countless great fun activities to enjoy during your Seattle boat charter excursion. Apart from these lovely and magnificent beach parks that you can visit any time of the year on board your own private yacht charter, some of the other famous beach parks that you might consider for spending a beautiful day include Seward Park, Idylwood Beach Park, Me-Kwa-Mooks, and Carkeek Park to name a few. Come explore Seattle's gorgeous beach parks!
