ADDRESS
3705 SW Pt. Robinson Rd
Vashon, WA
HOURS
Open Year Round
CONTACT
(206) 463-1323
Point Robinson Park
AMENITIES
Trails
Point Robinson is an ideal place to watch marine mammals. Strong currents around the point create a deep natural channel with strong tidal eddies that stir up nutrients and attract schools of bait fish. The baitfish, in turn, attract salmon and marine mammals close to shore. Sometimes orcas are just yards from the beach!
Point Robinson is between Seattle and Tacoma located on the northeast corner of Maury Island in Puget Sound. This narrow strip of land connects Maury Island to Vashon Island.
Situated on the sandy beach, the Point Robinson lighthouse originally served as a fog signal station in 1885. Point Robinson offers great beachcombing, and spectacular views of Mt. Rainier.
WHERE THE WHALES ARE
Fall and winter are the best times of year to see resident orcas—usually J and K pods—as they follow salmon into the Sound. Transient orcas hunt marine mammals, and might be seen any time of year. Humpback whales are making a comeback on the Pacific Coast, and are increasingly seen in south Puget Sound. Playful harbor seals and foraging river otters can be seen almost any time of year.
WHICH ANIMALS YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE
TRAVEL TIPS
Parking is limited at Point Robinson, especially when the whales are around. If you go – carpool!