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Alphabetical Site Listing
- Alki Beach Park
- Bush Point
- Cape Flattery
- Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint
- Coupeville
- Dosewallips State Park
- East Point, Saturna, BC
- 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
Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook
News From the Site Coordinator
Orcas last seen here 11/27/2012. J and K pods headed south -
11/27/12
Emma Schmitz donated this shoreline overlook to the City of Seattle in 1945. Me-Kwa-Mooks Park, behind the viewpoint, is located on land that was once the Schmitz homestead.
The beach below is a marine preserve. It is noted for its extensive seaweed and eelgrass beds, and large sand dollar tide pools just north of the park boundary.
Where the Whales Are
Resident orcas are most likely to be seen here during fall and winter, following salmon runs into the Sound. Look across the Sound and watch for blows, or spouts.
Closer to shore, seals, sea lions and river otters frequent the waters here throughout the year.
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The Whale Trail
Address / Contact
4503 Beach Dr SW Seattle, WA 98116
Hours
6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
