Fort Lawton Beach — Attraction in Seattle

Discovery Park beach facing the Puget Sound with beautiful views and wide beach front of sand and rocks. Not so crowded on weekdays, fall and winter seasons. This is a popular beach and park feature with very limited parking (just 8 permitted spots).

Because parking space is limited and the beach is a long way downhill from the parking lots, it is recommended to plan ahead if you intend to picnic at the beach. Secure a permit at the Visitor Center but note that it doesn't guarantee a spot because some do park illegally.

Easy access to the lighthouse, and another stretch of beach on the other side (of the lighthouse fence). Great place to boat watch. Spend time here to witness the...

15 mins from Seattle downtown will take you to serene, scenic and nature filled trails. Complete transformation of scene in 15 mins From traffic noice to birds chirping. Fresh air on trails bursting with wild thick vegetation growth. You do have lot of options to choose from for trails but avoid trails closer to water treatment plant. Although map suggest flat trails but do expect some stairs as well as up and down...

Be aware that the few parking spaces near the beach are reserved for handicap permits. The hikes down and back are pretty but are strenuous. They are worth it though. We saw sea lions on the green buoy (with binoculars), seals swimming and many ospreys and a dark bald...