During summer, you can visit Puget Sound beaches during low tide and learn about the marine plants and animals. The volunteer Beach Naturalist program runs on low-tide days throughout the summer and on select winter evenings. Local residents who want to help protect our waterways train as Beach Naturalists to help you explore gently to keep animals and their homes safe. Free, no reservation required. Just check the lists below and show up during low tide at the beaches, dates, and times.
2024 Puget Sound beach walks
Links to beach locations:
- Carkeek Beach
- Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint Beach
- Dash Point State Park
- Des Moines Beach
- Golden Gardens Beach
- Lincoln Beach
- Olympic Sculpture Park Pocket Beach
- Redondo Beach
- Richmond Beach
- Saltwater Beach
- Seahurst Beach
Beach Naturalist schedule:
Beach naturalists will be stationed at the above beaches on the dates and times listed below:
- Friday, May 24: 10:30am–1:30pm
- Saturday, May 25: 11am–2pm
- Sunday, May 26: 11:30am–2:30pm
- Monday, May 27: 12:15pm–3:15pm
- Wednesday, June 5: 9:30am–12:30pm
- Thursday, June 6: 9:30am–1:30pm
- Friday, June 7: 9:30am–1:30pm
- Saturday, June 8: 10:45am–2:15pm
- Sunday, June 9: 11:30am–2:30pm
- Friday, June 21: 9:30am–12:30pm
- Saturday, June 22: 9:45am–1:45pm
- Sunday, June 23: 10:30am–2:30pm
- Monday, June 24: 11:30am–3:30pm
- Tuesday, June 25: 12pm–3:30pm
- Thursday, July 4: 9:30am–12pm
- Friday, July 5: 9:30am–12:30pm
- Saturday, July 6: 10am–1:30pm
- Sunday, July 7: 10:30am–1:30pm
- Saturday, July 20: 9:30am–12:30pm
- Sunday, July 21: 9:30am–1:30pm
- Monday, July 22: 10:30am–2pm
- Tuesday, July 23: 11am–2:30pm
More info: Beach Naturalist program | Seattle Aquarium
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Listed below are upcoming waterfront events of all kinds, such as festivals, boat shows, tours, talks, and more.