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Not really much to this place unless you are part of the yacht club lol ... but, couple of tables and benches to sit at if you just want to read, journal, or watch the sunsets or sunrises. Not really a beach in my eyes. I like that there are seating spots on the sand with the fallen bark, but still...this is so small of a beach, if I could even call it that. Plenty of parking nearby, no charge.
Marina Beach Park is tucked off the main drive in Edmonds, though still close enough to readily access. I have been coming to this area for over 20 years, with more frequent visiting when I was growing up. My grandma lived in Edmonds and this is a place we came together to play on the beach. When eating at a nearby restaurant or visiting the marina, this was also a place we would come if we had some extra time. Parking is close to the waterfront, so it is not much of a walk once out of one's vehicle if accessing the park by car. A few picnic tables on a grassy hill look out over the beach, water, and on a clear sky day the Olympic Mountains may be in view. In my experiences here, it has tended to be well maintained.
Been living in the northend for over two decades and this was my first visit to Marina Beach Park in Edmonds (8/16/23). I usually see this area from the Edmonds-Kingston ferry. I've only visited Brackett's Landing by the ferry terminal or the waterfront beach/fishing pier area by Anthony's and Arnie's restaurants. There is a parking lot, grassy areas with picnic tables and benches, sandy beach waterfront areas, designated dog park areas, and portable toilets. Just an fyi - saw King County Sheriff Animal Control do a driveby patrol, so make sure to abide by the park rules with your four legged pets. The shaded area with large trees have no nearby seating, so most people brought their own lawn chairs or blankets. Or like me and The College Friend, we just stood under the shade and enjoyed the breeze during that hot late afternoon. The view was very pleasant with the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, has nearby trains passing by and lots of pleasure boaters.
What a lovely little spot at the Edmonds beachfront. Water and beach access, grassy fields and a playground. A dog park is also right there along the shoreline, so watch your children and fearful friends while wading or walking along the shore. Parking can be found on either side of the playground making for easy access to the area.
I finally visited this small park even though I'm only a 20 minute drive away! And what a lovey little park it is. You'll find a playground for children, a small beachfront, and a small dog park all next to each other. There are also walkways that connect to the boardwalk that will take you all the way to Edmonds Fishing Pier, which is also a fun spot to chill and take in the sights. On a clear day, you'll get a gorgeous view of the mountains. I must have spent a solid half hour just enjoying the view and taking pictures. Be warned, finding parking can be very difficult if you come in the afternoon. I got here around 11am and I was lucky to grab one of the last two spots. Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie for more! :)
I spent an hour and a half on the boardwalk staring at the ocean. Yup, just staring. I loved it THAT much. I'm from the Midwest so any time I get outside of my flat, lame state, I am completely enamored. But upon coming to the marina beach park, I was straight up amazed that THIS is just down the street from the houses or in someone's neighborhood. Are you KIDDING me?! Spoiled. It's such a great place to walk, paint, fish, hang out with friends, workout, or literally just go by yourself and stare at the ocean for hours ... (don't judge). The view is unreal and will keep you wholly captivated. The mountains in the background, boats on the clear water, whew, it's stunning. They have a little bit of a beach area, obviously it's more rocky and dark than sand you'd find in Florida or CA. I would recommend this spot to anyone, and if you want you can just go right up the street and grab an amazing bite to eat anywhere that's open or walk into some fun shops/boutiques!
This is a great beach and park. There is a section of just before the beach that has a playground for children; also, there is a nice beach area that you can use or just take in the great view. Near the park trail/pathway to go for a long walk to the Ferry or other beach areas in Edmonds. This is an amazing place to spend the day, I highly recommend it.
Beautiful marina! If you look closely you might spot a seal! The beach marina has nice logs along the beach where you can sit and enjoy the view. The water is beautiful but cold! You can see Olympic mountains and ships along the water. There's also a dog park right next to the beach and you can see them wag their tails and jump into the water. Walking along the coast is quite pretty and you can walk on the marina to the other side of the beach as well.
I have come here over the years many times and have always enjoyed my visits. I have been here three times since covid. The people you see walking around are really friendly. I have yet to come here and not meet someone nice to chat with and I'm not usually one to chat! Visiting the fishing pier has also been a cool thing to do. I also really enjoy getting to see the ferry's come and go. There's are decent restaurants around for a good meal so it's easy to make a day trip in this area.
First, to be clear. This is one beach divided into two parts. One for people and one for off leash dogs. The dog beach is separated by a fence. This review is about the people beach. Okay, so this is a Puget Sound beach. If you're new to the area, never, ever in your wildest dreams expect a soft, sandy beach. Puget Sound is just too new (geologically) to have produced nice, soft sand beaches like you get at the coast. This beach has course sand and pebbles, some of them are rocks. There are also a lot of logs... a lot of logs. The logs are left over from the heyday of logging in the area when huge logging booms were towed around the sound and occasionally the chains would break and the logs would float away and wash up on shore. You'll find beaches all over Puget Sound that are littered with logs. It's not natural and I've often wondered why the various parks departments don't rid the beaches of them. However, they do make a nice place to sit - as long as you don't break a leg falling off one on your trek over the log pile to the beach. Having said all that which sounds pretty negative, it's a very lovely beach... for the Puget Sound area. The view is beautiful, there's a very nice grass area and the beach itself is long enough to stroll on. There's a paved path, though it's short and not made for roller skates but it's still nice if you just want to take in the view without climbing over logs. This is a very popular beach when it's warm and sunny so the parking areas can be full, but I usually find a place to park along the street that isn't too far away. Come down during storms and you may even see a 1 or 2 foot wave! It's high drama on the Puget Sound! BTW I've often found seal pups on this beach. It's against Federal Law to approach them. They're fine, mom is just out feeding and will be back soon, as long as you don't hover around Jr., that is. Oh, and they can even look.. well, kind of dead since they throw sand onto themselves. They're not dead, they're just dirty.
I have visited Marina Beach Park 3 times this year, and I loved each one of the 3 experiences - 1) in February with my best friend Ryan, when we sat on a log by the water, peacefully chatting and enjoying the beautiful sunset, 2) in May with a small group, when we sat together at one of the many picnic tables, chatted, and ate food we'd brought and/or made ourselves, and 3) about 2 weeks ago (in August) with my husband, when we walked along the beach together where the water lapped against the shore, pausing every now and then for a hug. Each time, I was able to find a parking spot near the dog park, and each time, it was busy but not overly crowded. Usually kids are playing happily along the shoreline or in the small park with slides etc, so it seems to be a good park for kids. It's a very beautiful and peaceful place to sit and watch the boats moving slowly along the water. This is not a good beach to have a longer walk or a run - there is a tiny walking path that is fairly heavily-used that you can walk the entire length of in about 5 minutes flat, and the length of sand isn't very long either. However, since neither long walks nor running were the purpose of any of my visits, that didn't bother me. This is a great place to take your dog to, or to chill on the beach with friends or family.
Had a relaxing and calming time at this dog park slash public park that ends on the water. Weird random trains go by sometimes and were pretty loud on weekdays but that is totally part of the charm. Also signs all over making sure folks only do off leash dogs in the specific dog park area. Small playground for the kiddos and little humans and a couple path trails and logs to climb and explore things close to the water. FREE PARKING FREE PARKING FREE EMPTY PARKING!!! DONE AND DONE! Was here during the day though around 3 or 4pm ish so cant speak about weekends. just creep pass all the marina boats and parking, drive around past about 3 or 4 parking lots to the end, and you will see the park and the prking for the park right at the end. Had a great self-care, nap time moment here and want to return.
The Marina Beach Park is a modest size park south of downtown Edmonds and south of the marina. Judging by the park itself, it is maybe 3 stars. The park has a modest children's play area, a sandy beach portion, beach areas that have rocks/sand mixture (i.e. not ideal for barefoot), logs, grass areas, and a few picnic tables. The views are wonderful towards the Puget Sound and the Olympics. The children's play area has seen better days. The photo on the official website is more inviting and wider than the current set-up. A sign says it is for ages 2-5 and 5-12. Less than 10 seems more appropriate. On a sunny day, families have set up tents and are ready for a barbecue. Others simply have chairs to enjoy the Puget Sound breeze and the sun. The small parking lot is shared with the dog park, so parking can be challenging. Alternate, farther parking is available. So, why 4 stars instead of 3? Because this park is the south end of a very pleasant waterfront walk. The trick is finding the connections. From this beach park, look for the sign that says Port of Edmonds Promenade. It is a nifty walk that takes me through the shipyard, seeing the boats being lifted out of the water for cleaning or whatever, to the back of Anthony's, Arnie's, the fishing pier, before arriving at the Brackett's Landing. This walk is one of my favorite waterfront walks with varied views. The total time one way is about 20 minutes without stopping. FYI: The boundaries of the Marina Beach Park does not include the fishing pier or the dog park or Brackett's Landing. Therefore, some of the photos posted for this park is not accurate. read more
Great beach that's close to a lot of amenities. The port of Edmonds marina is right adjacent so you can watch boats sailing in and out, and people going about their business. It gets quite busy on a nice day. There are also ferries going by in the distance. If you go past the marina, there's an ice cream shop near by as well as several restaurants, and of course a little further is downtown Edmonds. There is a play area for the small kids along the path to the beach with picnic tables in the grassy area. If you have a stroller, there's a paved pathway to give easy access to the bench. There's a sandy area that can be used for volleyball - just bring a net and set it up! The dog park also provides a space for those with pets. There were sea lions when I visited, so that was pretty exciting! Small parking lot, but lots of street parking on Admiral Way. read more
Such a great place to hang out alone, with friends or with family. And it's very ADA accessible and friendly. Walkways are wide and smooth and paved. There's sandy beach area for the little and big kids who want to make sand castles. Picnic benches to enjoy the views and a packed lunch if you like. Or bring a grill and pop a squat somewhere and enjoy the natural beauty. The pier has plenty of area for fishing or crabbing. The pier is designated as a smoke free area. No cigarettes, vaping or marijuana. There's even an area where you can clean the seafood you catch. The walkway around the marina extends a short distance so it's good to enjoy an outdoor walk with the seaside close. read more
Not really much to this place unless you are part of the yacht club lol ... but, couple of tables and benches to sit at if you just want to read, journal, or watch the sunsets or sunrises. Not really a beach in my eyes. I like that there are seating spots on the sand with the fallen bark, but still...this is so small of a beach, if I could even call it that. Plenty of parking nearby, no charge. read more
Marina Beach Park is tucked off the main drive in Edmonds, though still close enough to readily access. I have been coming to this area for over 20 years, with more frequent visiting when I was growing up. My grandma lived in Edmonds and this is a place we came together to play on the beach. When eating at a nearby restaurant or visiting the marina, this was also a place we would come if we had some extra time. Parking is close to the waterfront, so it is not much of a walk once out of one's vehicle if accessing the park by car. A few picnic tables on a grassy hill look out over the beach, water, and on a clear sky day the Olympic Mountains may be in view. In my experiences here, it has tended to be well maintained. read more
6 months ago
We absolutely love this gorgeous park! Great place for the family, solo walks, or just to sit and watch the view. AMAZING! It's also has a very sizable dog Park! read more
Been living in the northend for over two decades and this was my first visit to Marina Beach Park in Edmonds (8/16/23). I usually see this area from the Edmonds-Kingston ferry. I've only visited Brackett's Landing by the ferry terminal or the waterfront beach/fishing pier area by Anthony's and Arnie's restaurants. There is a parking lot, grassy areas with picnic tables and benches, sandy beach waterfront areas, designated dog park areas, and portable toilets. Just an fyi - saw King County Sheriff Animal Control do a driveby patrol, so make sure to abide by the park rules with your four legged pets. The shaded area with large trees have no nearby seating, so most people brought their own lawn chairs or blankets. Or like me and The College Friend, we just stood under the shade and enjoyed the breeze during that hot late afternoon. The view was very pleasant with the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, has nearby trains passing by and lots of pleasure boaters. read more
What a lovely little spot at the Edmonds beachfront. Water and beach access, grassy fields and a playground. A dog park is also right there along the shoreline, so watch your children and fearful friends while wading or walking along the shore. Parking can be found on either side of the playground making for easy access to the area. read more
I finally visited this small park even though I'm only a 20 minute drive away! And what a lovey little park it is. You'll find a playground for children, a small beachfront, and a small dog park all next to each other. There are also walkways that connect to the boardwalk that will take you all the way to Edmonds Fishing Pier, which is also a fun spot to chill and take in the sights. On a clear day, you'll get a gorgeous view of the mountains. I must have spent a solid half hour just enjoying the view and taking pictures. Be warned, finding parking can be very difficult if you come in the afternoon. I got here around 11am and I was lucky to grab one of the last two spots. Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie for more! :) read more
I spent an hour and a half on the boardwalk staring at the ocean. Yup, just staring. I loved it THAT much. I'm from the Midwest so any time I get outside of my flat, lame state, I am completely enamored. But upon coming to the marina beach park, I was straight up amazed that THIS is just down the street from the houses or in someone's neighborhood. Are you KIDDING me?! Spoiled. It's such a great place to walk, paint, fish, hang out with friends, workout, or literally just go by yourself and stare at the ocean for hours ... (don't judge). The view is unreal and will keep you wholly captivated. The mountains in the background, boats on the clear water, whew, it's stunning. They have a little bit of a beach area, obviously it's more rocky and dark than sand you'd find in Florida or CA. I would recommend this spot to anyone, and if you want you can just go right up the street and grab an amazing bite to eat anywhere that's open or walk into some fun shops/boutiques! read more
4 years ago
This is a great beach and park. There is a section of just before the beach that has a playground for children; also, there is a nice beach area that you can use or just take in the great view. Near the park trail/pathway to go for a long walk to the Ferry or other beach areas in Edmonds. This is an amazing place to spend the day, I highly recommend it. read more
5 years ago
8 years ago
Beautiful marina! If you look closely you might spot a seal! The beach marina has nice logs along the beach where you can sit and enjoy the view. The water is beautiful but cold! You can see Olympic mountains and ships along the water. There's also a dog park right next to the beach and you can see them wag their tails and jump into the water. Walking along the coast is quite pretty and you can walk on the marina to the other side of the beach as well. read more
I have come here over the years many times and have always enjoyed my visits. I have been here three times since covid. The people you see walking around are really friendly. I have yet to come here and not meet someone nice to chat with and I'm not usually one to chat! Visiting the fishing pier has also been a cool thing to do. I also really enjoy getting to see the ferry's come and go. There's are decent restaurants around for a good meal so it's easy to make a day trip in this area. read more
First, to be clear. This is one beach divided into two parts. One for people and one for off leash dogs. The dog beach is separated by a fence. This review is about the people beach. Okay, so this is a Puget Sound beach. If you're new to the area, never, ever in your wildest dreams expect a soft, sandy beach. Puget Sound is just too new (geologically) to have produced nice, soft sand beaches like you get at the coast. This beach has course sand and pebbles, some of them are rocks. There are also a lot of logs... a lot of logs. The logs are left over from the heyday of logging in the area when huge logging booms were towed around the sound and occasionally the chains would break and the logs would float away and wash up on shore. You'll find beaches all over Puget Sound that are littered with logs. It's not natural and I've often wondered why the various parks departments don't rid the beaches of them. However, they do make a nice place to sit - as long as you don't break a leg falling off one on your trek over the log pile to the beach. Having said all that which sounds pretty negative, it's a very lovely beach... for the Puget Sound area. The view is beautiful, there's a very nice grass area and the beach itself is long enough to stroll on. There's a paved path, though it's short and not made for roller skates but it's still nice if you just want to take in the view without climbing over logs. This is a very popular beach when it's warm and sunny so the parking areas can be full, but I usually find a place to park along the street that isn't too far away. Come down during storms and you may even see a 1 or 2 foot wave! It's high drama on the Puget Sound! BTW I've often found seal pups on this beach. It's against Federal Law to approach them. They're fine, mom is just out feeding and will be back soon, as long as you don't hover around Jr., that is. Oh, and they can even look.. well, kind of dead since they throw sand onto themselves. They're not dead, they're just dirty. read more
7 years ago
I have visited Marina Beach Park 3 times this year, and I loved each one of the 3 experiences - 1) in February with my best friend Ryan, when we sat on a log by the water, peacefully chatting and enjoying the beautiful sunset, 2) in May with a small group, when we sat together at one of the many picnic tables, chatted, and ate food we'd brought and/or made ourselves, and 3) about 2 weeks ago (in August) with my husband, when we walked along the beach together where the water lapped against the shore, pausing every now and then for a hug. Each time, I was able to find a parking spot near the dog park, and each time, it was busy but not overly crowded. Usually kids are playing happily along the shoreline or in the small park with slides etc, so it seems to be a good park for kids. It's a very beautiful and peaceful place to sit and watch the boats moving slowly along the water. This is not a good beach to have a longer walk or a run - there is a tiny walking path that is fairly heavily-used that you can walk the entire length of in about 5 minutes flat, and the length of sand isn't very long either. However, since neither long walks nor running were the purpose of any of my visits, that didn't bother me. This is a great place to take your dog to, or to chill on the beach with friends or family. read more
Had a relaxing and calming time at this dog park slash public park that ends on the water. Weird random trains go by sometimes and were pretty loud on weekdays but that is totally part of the charm. Also signs all over making sure folks only do off leash dogs in the specific dog park area. Small playground for the kiddos and little humans and a couple path trails and logs to climb and explore things close to the water. FREE PARKING FREE PARKING FREE EMPTY PARKING!!! DONE AND DONE! Was here during the day though around 3 or 4pm ish so cant speak about weekends. just creep pass all the marina boats and parking, drive around past about 3 or 4 parking lots to the end, and you will see the park and the prking for the park right at the end. Had a great self-care, nap time moment here and want to return. read more
This small park in Edmonds next to the yacht club has a fabulous view of the water, great beach with BBQ stands, tons of driftwood and rocks, and a small dog park. I'll be coming back here to do some art and chill out. They have a little agility course for the pups, and the dog park is fenced in. Limited parking and no turn around so don't get stuck at the end of the road. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
Really nice place to spend an hour or more. Most people we saw were crowding the beach but there were plenty of places to spread out and a few places to sit along the way. Beautiful area and a lot of parking, which is always a plus! read more
9 years ago
Wow wow wow... what a great place hangout on a sunny day! I went on Memorial Day so there were a ton of people, but the awesome thing was, parking so easy to find! Maybe I may have gotten lucky, but either way, I didnt see cars waiting in the lot for people to leave which is definitely a selling point for me as many of the beaches/parks on sunny days get extremely busy and parking tends to be hell. With that said, the sand was soft and the view was spectacular. Definitely coming back when the sun comes out again =) read more
6 years ago
The Sunset views at this place is great! Whether Taking a stroll for a cool breeze wind in summer time or go for fishing at spare times,this has to be the place! read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
This place has improved so much in a short period of time and I enjoy coming here a lot to kick some rocks or get my feet wet. I sometimes just sit on the bench and enjoy a nice morning before work and sometimes, some afternoons on the weekends. This is my "go-to" place to think creatively or think of nothing at all. I like the postings all over the place to remind me that this is made for anyone and everyone to enjoy but also be respectful at the same time so that we can continue to have these opportunities to have a nice park as such. There is also an off-leash small dog park which, is my favorite part of this park. Buddy, my four-legged favorite seems to agree with me on this. Anyway, it's a really nice, well-maintained area. As good as it gets otherwise, not only we should respect this area but also any other parks we go to for the sake of the little ones we all love. Don't forget, follow the rules please, keep Edmonds clean and all the other parks we go to visit. read more
10 years ago
My biggest issue with this park was that City of Edmond's site claims that Marina Beach park is a pet friendly area with an off leash park. Nowhere in their site do they specify that dogs are only restricted to only the off leash area. Signage specifies dogs are prohibited on walkways, beaches, and grass in the north park. That is not dog friendly. There may be any number of reasons for this decision but not having it posted on their site is unacceptable as it is generally understood that if there is an off leash area, there will be dogs around on leash elsewhere. We arrived with seven kids, two dogs and grandparents from out of state who ended up stuck in the dog park unable to see their grandkids play. It made for a sad outing that would have been different if their restrictions were listed on their site. Otherwise, the park is a lovely little spot tucked into city life. read more
This review is specifically for the off-leash area. Please take that into consideration! My dog loves the beach. He also loves to be off-leash. A park that combines the 2 and isn't Magusson? Oliver was a bit perplexed! I usually don't have much fun when we go to the dog park; I'm left sitting on a bench or log while Oliver sniffs out a few new friends or foes. He's not really one for fetch, if there's other things to do, so I'm just a bystander waiting until he's so tired that he comes back and barks at me until I figure out he's ready to leave. Today, here at the Marina Beach at low tide was the most fun I've had at the dog park. The off leash area is usually pretty small, but very well-kept. There is no barrier between big and small dogs, so be prepared to pull a rott or pit off of your poodle. Most dogs that I've seen are preoccupied with the water; fetching sticks or floaty toys. This always seems to leave my dog, who is still fairly young and not used to just heading out in any kind of water, alone on the beach staring forlornly out at the older dogs that are swimming and gambolling about. With low tide comes a large swath of rocky beach, covered in barnacles, lettuce kelp and tide-pools. If the tide is far enough out, there are a couple of really fun sand bars that are past this rocky denizen of crabs, clams and...whatever else clings to life in the shallows of Puget Sound. Oliver had a fantastic time researching each crevice and pool and running back to both my bf and me to make sure we were seeing all of the cool stuff that he was. We got onto the sand bar (after making him wade a bit, then carrying him) where he was entranced at dipping his feet and legs into the water and marvelling at seaweed passing by. I had a great time doing pretty much the same thing. I have to say that I'm suddenly inclined to know the tide schedule, so that we can go back when this occurs again. Watch yourself at red-tide season, though. read more
5 years ago
Marina Beach Park is wonderful little gem tucked away along the Edmonds waterfront. It is quickly becoming one of favorite places to go since there is a off leash dog park on one side, the Edmonds marina and boat launch on the other side and the train tracks that run right behind it, which make for great photos of any passing trains. The park itself isn't the biggest around but they have a big grassy area to have picnics, a good size kid playground and beautiful views of the Kitsap peninsula and Olympic mountains. The beach is clean and well maintained with tons of logs and driftwood to sit on and enjoy the views. There is also a beach volleyball set if you feel like playing. The parking is limited and does fill up fast during the summer. I would advise anyone to arrive early. On the other end of the marina there is a lot more parking, so if you park there you will have to walk a little bit, but on nice sunny days its worth it. read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
Perfect small beach to go to. I wouldn't advise swimming here since water isn't clean (lots of algae) but this is a nice place to walk/ chill along the waterfront. A lot of people come here to hunt for shells, crabbing, small playground area for the kids, and right next door is a fenced on off area for dogs to play and swim. I love coming here to watch the sunset. You can see the ferry boats cross and also other cargo ships. Also great waterfront restaurants near by like the Anthony's. And Plenty of parking!! read more
8 years ago
18 years ago
8 years ago
Love this place I usually come here after Picnic Pointe. Long nice walking areas, clean and beautiful. read more
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498 Admiral Way S
Edmonds, WA 98020
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