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Alphabetical Site Listing
- Alki Beach Park
- Bush Point
- Cape Flattery
- Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint
- Coupeville
- Dosewallips State Park
- Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook
- Fay Bainbridge State Park
- Feiro Marine Life Center
- Freshwater Bay County Park
- Jetty Island
- La Push
- Langley
- Lime Kiln State Park
- Lincoln Park (Pt. Williams)
- Marina Beach Park
- Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
- Point Roberts Lighthouse Marine Park
- Point Robinson
- Port of Kelsey Bay
- Port Townsend Marine Science Center
- Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
- Salt Creek Recreation Area
- San Juan County Park
- San Juan Island National Historical Park
- Sekiu Overlook
- Shipwreck Point
- Stamm Overlook Park
- The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
- The Seattle Aquarium
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
This serene L-shaped beach is approximately 1,300 feet long and a great place to watch for resident orcas in the winter months. The park contains 40 acres of land with trails and picnic shelters perfect for spending a day at the beach.
37 different species of invertebrates call this beach home so make sure to look down occasionally between watching for whale spouts. You might spot sea cucumbers, brittle stars, sea slugs, and perhaps even a graceful decorator crab.
Where the Whales Are
Resident orcas are most often seen here in the winter months.
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The Whale Trail
Address / Contact
2021 NW 190th Street
Shoreline, WA 98177
(206) 801-2611
Hey, Donna! Looks like you got an additional Whale Trail site…at Richmond Beach? If so, congrats. I bike out there occasionally and will have to stop by for a look. (Brian Benson, Roberta Shorrock’s brother in law)