Best Beach in Bellevue

"Located in West Seattle, this beach is probably one of the best spots to watch amazing sunsets. Alki Beach is a popular beach to spend a great summer day, where you can just hang out with friends, have a picnic, play volleyball, or just enjoy the sand and sunshine. This spot is more than just a beach; it is a series of coastlines parks and paved trails that stretch for two and a half miles and wrap around the edge of West Seattle."

"After all, it’s one of the best places to enjoy the Puget Sound and views of Seattle. Not to mention there are tons of restaurants in the area that will ensure you have the tastiest day at the beach. Where: 1702 Alki Ave SW"

"In summer, this is as close to California as Seattle gets—and some hardy residents even swim in the cold, salty waters of Puget Sound…"

"At the northeastern edge of Point Defiance Park resides the popular Owen Beach with its majestic views of Vashon Island, Mount Rainier and ferry boats. A perfect picnic spot worthy of a day trip on its own, but can be combined with a visit to the park or Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Take the scenic walking path from the marina along the waterfront or cruise through 5 Mile Drive to the parking lot at the beach."

"Owen Beach is inside Point Defiance Park, a 702-acre peninsula north of downtown Tacoma. The sand beach is a popular swimming spot in summer, when sunbathers heat up before bracing themselves against the frigid waters of Puget Sound. Beach-goers can rent kayaks or bring their own, launching from the beach and circling the peninsula."

"This beach is an ocean beach located in Point Defiance Park. During the summer, this beach is most suited for shore fishing, dog-walking or strolling, sunbathing, and swimming. Owens beach is equipped with so many picnic tables, making it suitable for picnicking."

"The Mount Baker Beach is housed within the Mount Baker Park situated on the shores of Lake Washington. This recreational spot is perfect for a weekend, as it offers several outdoor activities along with enjoying the cold waters at the beach. There is a playground for the kids, tennis courts, and a wide-pathway that leads to Lake Washington Boulevard."

"12 km from city center 19 out of 191 places to visit in Seattle. The Mount Baker Beach is housed within the Mount Baker Park situated on the shores of Lake Washington. This recreational spot is perfect for a weekend, as it offers several outdoor activities along with enjoying the cold waters at the beach."

"Housed in the Denny Blaine Park, which is also called the nudist park, the Denny Blaine Beach is encircled by an old wall that was constructed in the year 1917. This grassy beach has plenty of areas for picnicking, sunbathing, and playing volleyball. Visitors can also take a short walk to the Lake Washington Boulevards nearby or visit Howell Park, Lakeview Park, and Viretta Park located a few miles away from the beach."

"4 km from city center 20 out of 191 places to visit in Seattle. Housed in the Denny Blaine Park, which is also called the nudist park, the Denny Blaine Beach is encircled by an old wall that was constructed in the year 1917. This grassy beach has plenty of areas for picnicking, sunbathing, and playing volleyball."

"Aside from its many museums, Tacoma also has gorgeous scenery and outstanding outdoor activities at Point Defiance Park. Sprawling over a huge area, its lush woods and gardens, beaches and attractions can be found just fifteen minutes drive northwest of the center. Formerly a military reservation, it was turned into a park in 1888."

"Located right inside Tacoma, Washington, Five Mile Drive and its trails are in Point Defiance Park on Puget Sound. It has two loops, the inner look of the park is for Vehicles while the outer look is open to cyclists and pedestrians only. The well-marked trails range from 1/4 mile to a distance of 4 and 1/2 miles."

"With approximately 2 million visitors each year, the 702 acre Point Defiance Park covers just about any typical activity typical parks have and more. Here are just a few of the thing at the Point Defiance Park:. There is a playground and numerous picnic areas in the park."

"Gas Works Park is a National Register of Historic Places-listed public park in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood, located along the northern shores of Lake Union. The park preserves 19.1 acres of the former Seattle Gas Light Company plant, the United States' last operating coal gasification plant. It opened to the public in 1975 as Myrtle Edwards Park, named for a late city council member, and incorporates several elements of the former plant, including pieces that have been repurposed as children's play structures."

"Gas Works might be small compared to other Seattle parks but hosts one of the coolest hangouts spots in Seattle. Located in Wallingford along Lake Union, Gas Works is a 19-acre park that sits on the former Seattle Gas Light Company's gasification plant. Due to this, the park has remnants of the last coal gasification plant in the United States!"

"What was once home to Seattle Gas Light Company’s gasification plant is now a place to fly kites and enjoy a stunning view of the Space Needle and the Puget Sound. I would love to see them turn those giant rusty structures into some cool community space!"

"What’s more iconic in the Pacific Northwest than Rainier Beer design hallmarks?. The original Rainier Brewery in Georgetown lines an edge of Interstate 5, so drivers got accustomed to seeing the glowing red R as they drove south through Seattle. Then a dark time came: Tully’s took over the building in 2000 and replaced the R with a green T."

"This historic landmark in Seattle has bold and colorful buildings, perfect for a unique photoshoot. The Old Rainier Brewery is a very special place in the heart of SODO."

"A small local brewery, The Good Society Brewery & Public House is a service-driven gastropub in Seattle. With every pint sold, they donate a portion to a local cause. Try their Hausbier Kölsch, Love Is Love Lager, The Night Nurse IPA and Wit & Wisdom Wheat Beer along with Pretzels and Pizzas."

"Soothing soul food emanates from inside the Royal Esquire Club in Columbia City, from expertly fried chicken, gizzards, and catfish with greens to shrimp and grits and oxtails with rice. You can add lush extras like black-eyed peas, mac and cheese, and sweet tea to your order, available for curbside pickup or third-party delivery, and hunker down for days. Image: Courtesy John Beck / Super Six"

"The pandemic has silenced the stage at the Royal Esquire Club, but a fantastic soul food restaurant hides inside its kitchen. Mother-daughter owners Talya Miller and LaShon Lewis dish up soothing fare like shrimp and grits, fried pork chops, decadent mac and cheese, and a great meatloaf sandwich. Yes, the strawberry lemonade is as good as everyone says."

"Fairly standard brunch offerings in a corner location near the center of Wallingford. The huevos rancheros were good, with the tortillas actually fried, ..."

"Opening up in 1989, this Pike Place Market establishment is one of the older craft breweries in the city — making craft beer “before it was cool.” True to its Seattle heritage, it specializes in sustainability and organic ingredients, mainly brewing English- and American-style beers. The company not only has its flagship pub in Pike Place, but it also opened a brand new restaurant, Tankard and Tun, a seafood restaurant that offers the company’s craft brews and features its own fermentation room. Seattle Magazine named this company the Most Iconic Washington Beer Brand in 2018."

"Sipping local brews in one of the city's most historic and iconic spots: Who could say no to such temptation?. Enjoy lauded beers from the Pike Pale and the Pike IPA to the Kilt Lifter and the Pike Naughty Nellie in a vibrant setting where the antique-covered walls are a feast for the eyes. (Can't make up your mind on which beer to try? Better yet, grab a sampler tray!) Also enjoy tasty pub eats in this bustling subterranean space; try the fish 'n' chips, the Ploughman's Platter, the Pike Poutine or the Puget Sound platter of mussels and clams."