Tide levels are definitely not a deal breaker for this outing, but you’ll get more out of your beach exploring if you visit during a low tide. However, it’s good to check the tidal charts for a low tide before you go. We like to go in the morning and stay through lunch. ![]() This trip is fabulous on a sunny day, but great on a gray Seattle day as well. When you’re there, it’s hard to believe that you are still within the city limits – it feels like you’ve completely escaped. This day trip would be great on a sunny warm day, but still fun as long as it’s not raining.ĭiscovery Park in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood is a huge (534 Acre) reserve filled with trails, salt water beaches, a great new playground, and many other areas to explore. The Dog – dog’s aren’t allowed on the beaches at Discovery Park, and I wouldn’t want to navigate the Locks with my 70 pound Golden… Towels, baby wipes, and a complete change of clothes for after beach-timeĪ Stroller and kid’s bikes if you plan to park in the South Parking Lot at Discovery Park and walk to the beach (1.5 miles each way!) – it’s not sandyīucket and Shovels to collect beach treasures Rain Boots – this is a “typical” Northwest Beach, full of rocks, tidal pools, etc. Click here for more parking and shuttle information for Discovery Park.ĩ:00-9:30 – Explore the new playground just to the south of the East Parking Lotĩ:45-10:45 – Beach time along Discovery Park’s South Beachġ1:00 – Arrive at Commodore Park on the Magnolia side of the Locksġ1:30 – Lunch at Pagliacci Pizza in BallardĮxtra layers for playground and beach if it’s a cool day Other option is to park in the South lot and walk 1.5 miles to the beach. During the Summer you can also grab a beach shuttle on select Saturdays & Sundays from the Visitor Center or the North Parking lot – these run about every 20-30 minutes. They are very limited, so arriving early is key – Center is open from 8:30-5:00. But in June 2023 they will return! They are traditionally available on Tuesdays-Saturdays on a first-come, first-served basis and only for families with disabilities or with children under 6. Note: Beach passes are currently unavailable due to construction at the Learning Center. And luckily you don’t have to go very far to find it – we love a day trip to Discovery Park in Seattle and the Ballard Locks.ĩ:00 – Arrive at Discovery Park’s Learning Center at the East Parking Lot to obtain a Beach Parking Pass But moms know that this environment is perfect for young explorers. ![]() My Chicago husband still doesn’t understand my love of a ‘Northwest’ beach: Flipping over rocks! Discovering tidal pools! Building a driftwood fort! “Where’s the sand?” he says. ![]() Growing up in Seattle gives you a unique appreciation for anything to do with the water.
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