• January 12, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. Alki Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Seabrook Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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3. Cama Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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4. Damon Point Spit

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Denny Blaine Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Fort Flagler North Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Fort Worden Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Golden Gardens Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Half Moon Bay

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10. Hobuck Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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11. Jetty Island Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. La Push

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13. Long Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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14. Madison Park Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. North Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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16. Ocean Shores

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17. Orcas Island Spring Bay

Romantic Islands
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18. Owen Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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19. Point No Point

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. Point Roberts

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Rialto Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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22. Ruby Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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23. Cape Disappointment State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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24. Shi Shi Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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25. Sooes Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Home to over 157 miles of coastline (excluding all the inlets, bays, and lagoons), Washington State has a great number of beautiful coastal beaches and islands waiting to be discovered.
  • In addition, there are also a number of freshwater beaches along the shores of Lake Washington and beaches around Vancouver.
  • All of these locations provide areas for outdoor relaxation and entertainment.

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