Saltwater

Lion

Saltwater State Park is one of those places that makes you forget you spend most of your life sitting in front of a screen arguing with code. The second you step onto the trails, boom—instant peace. Trees, ocean air, and that salty breeze that makes you feel like a rugged outdoorsman even though you definitely packed three granola bars and sunscreen like a cautious dad. The trails were perfect for someone like me: not too steep, not too flat, just enough challenge to make me feel athletic without my wife laughing at me for wheezing. She still laughed, but only a little, which I’m counting as a win. The beach area? Beautiful. Waves rolling in, kids playing, people chilling—just a good vibe all around. I even dipped my hand in the water and announced, “Ah yes, the ocean,” like I was some seasoned explorer. My wife told me to stop being dramatic. We found a quiet spot, sat for a while, and just listened to the water. Honestly, it was the calmest I’ve felt in ages. No notifications, no crypto charts, no computer fans sounding like jet engines—just nature doing its thing. Plenty of picnic tables, clean paths, and enough scenery to make you want to stay all day. It’s the kind of place that reminds you the outdoors still exists and is actually pretty awesome. Would 100% go again. Next time I might even pretend I know bird species to impress my wife. (Or annoy her. Probably both.)

Steve U

Beautiful, beautiful urban park with fantastic water access and views. Also a really nice picnic area as well as a walking path along the water..

Camisha

...Nice park with plenty of tree's, park benches and water front access...great place to bring kids for a picnic with a playground area and restrooms..

Katie Wilkins

Great place to come, especially at low tide. There are bathrooms, which is wonderful. There are plenty of picnic tables and dogs are welcome (on leash), plus there's a playground shaped like a ship! Beautiful spot to enjoy! We love to find a variety of sea life and are especially excited to find something we didn't know what it was when we found it. Be respectful and take your trash out with you and leave all shells, rocks, and sea life at the beach. Pictures are the best way to remember your cool finds

ejaniswa

Wonderful amount of parking as we arrived mid-morning. Low tide. Some very rocky areas, along with some sand. I would suggest bringing rubber boots as the tide comes in it might be necessary to go through some water. Some clams on the rivers edge might squirt you with water. Gorgeous views of the Olympics.