Marina Beach sits at Marina Beach Park in Edmonds in Snohomish County approximately one mile southwest of downtown Edmonds at 470 Admiral Way just south of the Edmonds Marina. The beach takes its name from the adjacent Edmonds Marina, one of the largest marinas on Puget Sound providing moorage for hundreds of recreational vessels with the beach serving as the southernmost park along Edmonds' extensive waterfront. Edmonds developed as a Puget Sound community with ferry connections to Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula, creating a waterfront city with maritime character, beach access, and scenic views across Puget Sound toward the Olympic Mountains. Marina Beach Park ranks as one of the public's favorite waterfront destinations in Edmonds with the city designating all Edmonds beaches as beach sanctuaries with regulations protecting marine life and coastal ecosystems.
Swimming in Puget Sound waters attracts visitors during warm summer months with the Washington Department of Ecology monitoring water quality throughout the swim season, with 2024 sampling showing excellent water quality meeting swimming standards for all 15 periods tested. Beach volleyball courts provide recreational opportunities on the sandy beach with nets set up for games and casual play. Flying kites takes advantage of Puget Sound breezes sweeping across the exposed beach location creating favorable conditions for colorful kites soaring overhead. Beachcombing along the shoreline reveals smooth stones, driftwood, shells, and beach glass deposited by Puget Sound tidal action. The off-leash dog area allows canine visitors to enjoy beach access and play in designated sections, making Marina Beach particularly popular with dog owners. Wildlife watching includes harbor seals occasionally visible in nearshore waters, bald eagles soaring overhead and perching in shoreline trees, great blue herons stalking tideline areas, and diverse seabirds including cormorants, gulls, and mergansers utilizing Puget Sound's marine ecosystem. Picnicking utilizes several tables in grassy areas adjacent to the beach with families enjoying meals while children play in the adjacent playground designed for small kids. Views capture the Olympic Mountains rising dramatically across Puget Sound to the west creating spectacular backdrop particularly during sunset hours, with ferry traffic between Edmonds and Kingston visible crossing the Sound. A nice paved pathway provides waterfront walking along the beach and connects to Edmonds' extensive shoreline trail system. Parking lots serve the beach though spaces become scarce on nice days due to the beach's popularity.
Edmonds waterfront dining offers excellent seafood restaurants near Marina Beach and throughout the city. Anthony's HomePort Edmonds serves fresh locally sourced seafood including salmon, halibut, and crab, perfect for dinner, happy hour, or casual lunch at the Beach Cafe with family-friendly atmosphere and outdoor seating. Arnies Restaurant Edmonds offers consistently delicious seafood with stunning water views and warm service, featuring Pacific Northwest items like calamari and oysters. Salt and Iron in downtown Edmonds stands out for fresh oysters sourced from Taylor Shellfish farms, premium steaks, and extensive seafood options near the Kingston Ferry. MARKET Seafood Eatery features best fish and chips, chowder, lobster rolls, crab rolls, and fresh local seafood. The Hook Seafood Broiler celebrates over a decade of success with BBQ short ribs, Northwest salmon, and clam linguini in generous portions creating lively community hub.
