Alki Beach (Seattle, Washington)
Last updated: April 14, 2023
I recently spent the Fourth of July weekend exploring Seattle and did not get through my aggressive agenda, so I decided to finish up this weekend by exploring Discovery Park, the Fremont Troll and Alki Beach.
Enjoy a Beach Stroll
Alki Beach is part of the 135 acres of Alki Beach Park and has half a mile of beachfront that I thoroughly enjoyed. You could easily spend the whole day here, and even well past sunset as they have places for bonfires on the beach to enjoy. There are also plenty of restaurants along the street across from the beach if you don’t pack a lunch and get hungry. There’s also a lighthouse that is quite beautiful that I’m happy to share with you, along with my exploration of the beach.
The half mile beachfront is gorgeous from end to end and you’re able to see the Seattle skyline perfectly. if you’re lucky, you might even see some seals.
Food
As per the usual, I grabbed my chai tea from Starbucks and went along my merry way of exploring the area.
As mentioned above, there are several dining options. I had some salmon at Dukes Chowder House and while it was certainly yummy, I wouldn’t go there again because the prices are a little too steep for me.
Later, I went ahead and got some salted caramel ice cream from Homefront Smoothies and Ice Cream because it was right there and I was on the beach so, why not?
See the Statute of Liberty Replica
I certainly was not expecting this. The Seattle Statute of Liberty stands proudly at one of the Alki beach entrances and was installed by the Boy Scouts of America in 1952. It went under heavy restoration in 2007 after repeated vandalism had damaged the sculpture. It was a pleasant surprise to find this.
Alki Point Lighthouse
In the 1870s, a farmer by the name of Hans Martin Hanson hung a lantern on the side of his barn to aid ships as they navigated the night waters. In 1887, the US Lighthouse Board recognized the need for an official light so they placed a lens-lantern atop a wooden post and assigned Hans to be the light keeper since he was the owner of the property and paid him $15/month.
In 1910, Hans sold the property to the government and by 1913, the lighthouse was built. I was impressed by its beauty.
The Sunset
The star of the show is the sunset. I highly recommend waiting until it comes and goes before leaving.
I know that’s a lot of photos of the sunset, but I what can I say…. I was slightly obsessed with it. If you find yourself in Seattle, this place is a must stop, even if you only stay an hour for the sunset.
Overall, this beach checks all the boxes on my list. Food, a lighthouse and a photo worthy sunset. The Statute of Liberty was just a bonus. 🙂
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