Owen Beach is an ocean beach in Point Defiance Park. In the summer it is a marvelous place for swimming, sunbathing, shore fishing, dog-walking, or strolling along the paved seaside walkway. The beach has picnic tables in abundance, a picnic shelter that can be rented up to a year in advance, a children's play area, restrooms, and many concessions for buying food.
The lovely view from the beach
From the beach, there is a lovely view of Puget Sound and Vashon Island. Quite regularly, sea lions and seals come ashore to sun themselves. Regulations state that people must give the marine animals 100 yards of space and not approach them or allow their dogs to do so. Kayaks and canoes can be rented at a stand on the beach.
5605 Owen Beach Road, Tacoma, WA 98407, Phone: 253-305-1010
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