Bring on the Beach! Best Beaches for Families Around Puget Sound

Find it: 12400 Holmes Point Dr. N.E., Kirkland

For a change of pace (and size), head to the northeastern shores of Lake Washington, where you’ll find the pocket-size beach at O.O. Denny Park. When the kids need a break from playing in the water, they can hit the playground, which has been recently added to the park's amenities. Across the street, you’ll find wonderful hiking trails that will take you along Denny Creek, through patches of old-growth forest, past an old salmon ladder and across little footbridges. 

Good to know: There are no lifeguards or roped-off swimming areas, and in some places the drop-off is steep, so keep young children within arm’s reach. The parking lot tends to fill up quickly on hot days.