It is hard to deny that summer has finally arrived – isn’t it great? Warm and nice temperatures, smiling people and lots of things to do will get you off your couch or hotel bed! One of Seattle’s favorite spots for the nice summer days is Alki Beach, a 2.5-mile beach in West Seattle. Due to the Northern location and cold waters, this beach is not the best place for swimming. But what else could you do on a beach? Fox Rent A Car knows the Things to do on Alki Beach and shares the information with you. Have a great day at Alki Beach!
How to Reach Alki Beach
Alki Beach is located southwest of downtown Seattle facing the Elliot Bay. You can reach it either via car over the West Seattle Bridge, there is free on-street parking available. You may however experience some delays in finding a spot when weather is nice. Another option is the water taxi, which leaves between Pier 55 and Pier 56. Each way it costs you 2 dollars and you can catch the free DART shuttle which takes you to Alki Beach.
Things to do on Alki Beach
Alki Beach will get you through your day. Whether you are active and love sports, or just want to chill ad relax, whether you come on your own or with family & dogs, there are plenty of things to do on Alki Beach. You can go jogging, hiking, biking, or roller skating. What do you think about taking a walk on the beach, enjoying the water and a picturesque view of Seattle’s skyline? If you like to be here with your friends, you can have bonfires in the fire pits available on the beach, have a BBQ or play beach volleyball – you must bring your own net though. You can also lay down on the grass or the sandy beach and get your summer tan. If you want to get into the water (be careful, it only has about 56°F in the summer!), try some paddle surfing. No matter what you do, at some point you will get hungry and its time to hit one of the countless bars and 
restaurants close by to get some fish & chips. Take them To Go and eat it while watching a beautiful Seattle sunset. You will be amazed how fast a day on Alki Beach can go by! The next time you visit Alki Beach, stop by at the Alki Point Lighthouse or the Log House Museum. The lighthouse has no admission, the Log House Museum only asks for a voluntary donation. Both places will tell you a lot about the history of Alki beach ad the Denny party, the first white settlers who arrived in Seattle in 1851. The museum will also tell you about the Duwamish people, the Native Americans who used to live here before Alki Beach got discovered. For this event, you should also check the obelisk as well as a Statue of Liberty replica which reminds all visitors that Alki used to get called New York-Alki.
What is your plan?
Fox Rent A Car wishes you a great time at Alki Beach. What do you like most being there, and what would you never do? Tell us your stories and share your favorite spots with our readers!
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