Dumas Bay Sanctuary — Attraction in Federal Way

I recommend this beach for families with children as there are MANY things to do: Swimming: The water is VERY shallow it only goes about 3 feet deep for at least 2-3 miles out so kids can go swimming here, and it is warmer than Lighthouse park, or Dash Point ( other nearby beaches ) Lots of seaweed, sand dollars and sometimes little pools but they are all harmless and fun! :D Shell collecting: There are a lot of different shells to collect, i recommend coming here at the break of dawn as the shells get taken pretty quick. :) WIldlife: There are lots of birds, fish and other sea creatures here to view, be sure to bring some binoculars to make it better :D Tide: the tide sometimes goes out VERY FAR so great place to walk out pretty far when it is out enough Walking distance: about half a mile or less, gravel walkway in some woods nice and peaceful Size: it is on the smaller side but the ampel swimming space, the wide tide changing and the little walking trail make up for it. overall i recommend you come here if you are looking for a great beach to swim at, view the sunrise, sunset or just...

We love this place. The girlfriend and I were driving down highway 99 when this gorgeous pup was darting in and out of traffic. Somehow we managed to get him to a side street to see if we can help him. While he had no collar and he isn't chipped, we're fostering (and maybe adopting him if we can't find his humans), we needed to find places to take energetic pups and we went here. The tide was out and saw a lot of sand dollars and shells and the pup loved it! We kept him on a long leash and surprisingly we had the whole beach to ourselves! He loved it and we loved that he wore himself out. Even if you don't have a dog this place is great for bird watching (like really great for that activity), for beach combing, for relaxing, for finding pretty shells, for a lot of things. Great for kids as well! All the pictures I took was of the pup so that'll have to do :)...

Small but ample parking lot reached by looking for the sign on Dash Point Road (509) at 44 Ave. SW turn west and in less than 1/4 mile on right park here. There is a nice wide slight downhill shady path about 600 ft leading past lots of large trees and under brush down to the beach. Once you hit the beach area it opens up to magnificent views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mts. when it is clear of course. There is massive wetland area where Great Blue Herons and lots of other birds congregate and nest in season. Very clean and secluded. Not much human traffic here but good for boat watching and bird watching. Great place to enjoy the quiet...