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    Alki Beach

    827 Reviews
    #19 of 457 things to do in Seattle
    Beaches, Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks
    1702 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116-1817
    +1 206-684-4075
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    “Not bad for Seattle standards”

    If you like white sand beaches or turquoise blue waters, then it is not your beach. There are a... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    ravifour
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    Pearland, Texas
    “Great for a day visit”

    We enjoy a stroll on the beach and picnic lunch. You can use a fire pit if you wish along with... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    jwalker6767
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    Hansville, Washington
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    Beach made famous in a scene from the movie "Sleepless in Seattle" where Tom Hanks flies a kite with his son.

    About Alki Beach

    Beach made famous in a scene from the movie "Sleepless in Seattle" where Tom Hanks flies a kite with his son.
    4.5
    827 reviews
    • Excellent55%
    • Very good35%
    • Average8%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “west seattle” (89 reviews)
    “nice beach” (28 reviews)
    “statue of liberty” (13 reviews)
    Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
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    1702 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116-1817
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    1 - 10 of 756 reviews

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Not bad for Seattle standards

    If you like white sand beaches or turquoise blue waters, then it is not your beach. There are a lots of restaurants near the beach and there is ample free parking

    Thank ravifour
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great for a day visit

    We enjoy a stroll on the beach and picnic lunch. You can use a fire pit if you wish along with picnic tables.

    Thank jwalker6767
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great place to watch the Sunset

    We parked and took in the sunset behind the Olympic mountains in one direction and watched the changing colors of the Cityscape Skyline in the other direction. It was spectacular. What a wonderful find. Parking was free yet limited in this crowded area. There is...More

    Thank rusky1415
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    This is what a first time visitor thinks Seatle should be

    My family rented a house for a week just above the beach & loved it. It is flat with walking tails & fire pits to have fires on the beach. There are many small restaurants & shops. You can also catch a water taxi to...More

    1  Thank harryatkck
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    pPeacful; restful, great views across the bay - and regular bus service

    Brits - cdon't dorry - "Alki" is the native workd for "good fortune" and there are no drunks in sight. A smooth walkway/cycle/skate path runs along the front, passing numerous refreshment stops for this area which sits on the north end of West Seattle island....More

    Thank Mike H
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Nice area

    We were staying in this area on beach road. It is a great area but still easy to get to downtown by water Taxi. Pleasant walk along the beach, some nice restaurants and a place to just relax.

    Thank Chris S
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Fun to park, walk and eat

    On nicer days, we like to park by Salty's (easy and free on the street) and then walk along the park(s) to the sandy Alki beach. Easy walk - no hills. Fish & chips from Spud are tasty, and if you get your food to...More

    Thank Tina L
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great place to visit

    We took the water taxi across to West Seattle then the free shuttle bus to Alki Beach. We went to see the lighthous, although it was closed, then had a walk along the beach. It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon.

    Thank EileenStewart
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Funky beach with a lot of fun

    This is a nice beach with lots of restaurants. There are activities that some cost and others don't. It is a lovely place to just walk. Parking is an issue.

    Thank Drjack183
    Reviewed 15 September 2017
    Seattle's Best Beach

    Alki, West Seattle, is a wonderful place to get a view of puget sound or play. In the summertime, you will numerous volley ball nets along the beach. You will also see roller blades, skate boards and bicycles. There are also wonderful restaurants with excellent...More

    Thank allysonh99
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    shirinie
    6 August 2017|
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    Response from Lee M | Reviewed this property |
    Water taxi from Pier 50 or an Uber for $12.00 Water Taxi is great and very inexpensive.
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    Irasema M
    4 July 2017|
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    Response from Sherryl D | Reviewed this property |
    I am unsure
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    27 March 2017|
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    Response from Monica N | Reviewed this property |
    My boyfriend and I have walked our dogs randomly around midnight. We saw quite a bit of people walking around. But like anywhere I would watch for safety. When it gets warmer I expect there will be even more traffic.
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