🇺🇸 Seattle’s Hidden Waterfront Gem: Marine View Park 🏖️

Tired of Seattle’s crowded tourist spots? Marine View Park is a serene, underrated oasis perfect for a sunny escape—no car needed! Here’s why it’s worth the trip: 📍 Location & How to Get There Address: Marine View Park, Everett, WA (just 30 mins north of downtown Seattle) 🚌 By Bus: Take Community Transit Route 512 from Northgate Station → Transfer to Route 105/106 at Everett Station → 10-min walk to the park. 🚗 By Car: Small parking lot (usually has space—we went midday on a weekend and it was half-empty!). Pro Tip: The drive passes gorgeous historic estates—one looked like a storybook manor! 🌊 Why You’ll Love It ✅ Stunning Views: Overlooks Puget Sound with Olympic Mountains in the distance. ✅ Secluded Vibe: Fewer crowds than Alki Beach—ideal for reading, picnics, or sunbathing. ✅ Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for bald eagles and harbor seals! 🧺 What to Bring ☀️ A beach umbrella (limited shade + prime sunbathing real estate!) 🧴 Sunscreen & sunglasses (water glare is real!) 🍱 Picnic snacks (no vendors nearby—pack your favorites!) 📸 Camera (golden hour here is magical!) ⚠️ Heads Up No lifeguards (water’s chilly—best for wading). Tide-dependent: Check tides if you want to explore tide pools! #SeattleHiddenGems #WaterfrontParks #CarFreeSeattle #PNWLife #SeattleOutdoors #WeekendVibes #SunnySeattle #TravelLocal