Jetty Island - Seattle's Secret Seal & Shorebird Sanctuary 🦭🌊

Tiny but mighty, this car-free island near Everett delivers maximum cuteness—from slippery seals playing on buoy chains to adorable shorebirds doing their best runway walks. ✨ Wildlife Spotlight ✨ • Harbor seals doing Olympic-level flops off buoys (10/10 form!) 🏅 • Killdeer birds with fake broken-wing acts (Oscar-worthy drama) 🎭 • Great blue herons striking supermodel poses 📸 🚤 How to Visit: • Free summer ferries from Everett (10-min ride) ⛴️ • Walkable sandbars at low tide (check schedules!) ⌚ • BYO binoculars for seal-spotting 🔭 ⚠️ Heads Up: • No dogs (seals get stage fright) 🐕🚫 • Pack snacks—zero facilities on this wild islet 🥪 • Visit July-August for peak seal pup silliness 🐾 📸 Pro Tips: • Early mornings = fewer humans + more wildlife 🕊️ • Zoom lens mandatory (seals are shy influencers) 📷 • Tide pools at low tide = bonus crab sightings 🦀 #JettyIsland #SeattleWildlife #SealWatching #BirdLovers #PNWCoast #HiddenGems #FreeAdventure #MarineLife #WashingtonState #ExploreEverett