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Puget Sound, lakes in the Cascades and the Pacific offer visitors a chance to enjoy the beach and water sports of all kinds.

There's so much to do along the Northern Pacific coast besides swimming. Try beachcombing, clamming, whale watching and more in the State o' Washington including the top Seattle summer extravaganza at Seafair...

Washington State Parks - Beach and Water Recreation - Begin with a brief overview of the best beaches to visit, including Cape Disappointment, Grayland Beach, Griffith-Priday, Joseph Whidbey, Sequim Bay, then search for them by name to find photos and further descriptions and info, maps and driving directions.

Beaches Seattle - The official city Parks and Recreation site with locations, beach hours and amenities, maps and directions for Green Lake Park, Matthews Beach, Seward Beach, Pritchard Island and more.

Wildernet - Washington Coast - Comprehensive listings of Washington State parks on the Pacific coast offering everything from clamming to beachcombing, with maps and aerial photos.

Welcome to Ocean Shores Washington - Surfing, clamming, swimming, boating and sailing, and other diversions for those landlubbers, as well.

Washington State Parks - The National Park Service operates several park areas on Puget Sound, the coastline and in the Cascade Mountains that offer spectacular views, history and more.

Washington State Whale Watching - Complete guide to whale watching tours, cruises and excursions up and down the coast with pictures, descriptions & related links

Washington State Summer Shore & Beach Calendar:

also see -> Washington tourism | Washington campgrounds

Seattle Summer Street Fairs | Olympic National Park