Literally the most beautiful views of any beach in the area! Mountains, seaglass, seals, swimming, shells, picnic space.... Absolutely no notes. Just go! read more

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More of a rocky limited beachside and pedestrian walkway over the train, this "park" offers nothing by way of space to play, run, explore. Cold made colder in non-summer months. Peaceful spot to bring your camping chairs and watch the waves. Parking also onsite, not too far of a jaunt from the beach. read more

Picnic Point Park - Parks Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

I was planning on going to Meadowdale beach park but it was SOOO crowded! So me and my friend went here instead. It is so funny because the drive makes you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere and then all of a sudden there is a parking lot with a lot of cars LOL. It wasn't too bad getting in and out of the lot. Upon entering the beach ground, there is a nice little bridge to walk over. When you're on the bridge that's when it starts - the ~smell~. It smelt soooo nasty like sewer maybe? I talked to my friends and they said it usually smells like -lettuce- but not -lettuce- if you know what I mean but when I went it was just straight up I will give it 3 stars because besides the awfullll stench it was honestly a beautiful place to paint and have a little picnic. read more

The breeze was the best part here. The stench when I got there was unimaginable, and not just lingered, but punched your nose for hours. We were able to move up past the smell where the breeze was blowing from us to the smell so it was okay. Lots of dead sea creatures including jellyfish here. read more

Was a nice place to visit for a beautiful sunset. Parking available on a Sunday night. There were some people but not enough to feel crowded. A bit of a rocky beach, but nice for a picnic or just to get out. Cool view of the train and Whidbey island read more

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A quaint little beach park at the end of Picnic Point Road. There is an impressive memorial overpass. It has picnic tables on the grassy area. Nice place to watch the sunset. read more

The smell is way too much to handle, we couldn't spend more than 30 min there. It would be a beautiful relaxing spot if it weren't for the awful stench. read more

For the last 10 years this has been my nightly haunt. I love the area so much that I got married on this beach. It's clean, peaceful and the sunsets are amazing. read more

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If you have found a lost item today 6/22- please contact me. I lost something important and would like it back.

I came here with my family just as a chill, vacation day to come and tan. However, the moment I arrived, I noticed a TERRIBLE stench. We decided to ignore it, thinking that it would get better. Once we got to the actual beach, the smell was unimaginable. The stench consisted of dog poop, rottenness, and just all stinky things. NEVER coming here again read more

Picnic Point will always hold a special place in my heart. My boyfriend and I used to pack and eat lunches there with a bottle of wine before we even got together. I have a lot of great memories about it and it remains one of our favorite spots to get away from it all, if even for an hour or two! (Then there was that 1 time when we went down there this summer with a bunch of friends and brought our beer bong, but that's another story :) read more

I love this beach, mainly because it's small and not over populated. Beautiful location to sit and enjoy the sunset or have a picnic or even let the kids play in the water. I've brought all my friends here at one point or another and on warm nights, I've gone just to read a book til the sun sets. read more

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I absolutely LOVE how secluded and quiet this place is. The road to here was semi-scary, as if I was in a scary movie, driving to my death, BUT it was worth it! There's a short, but beautiful, walk to the actual beach but I can't express how much I loved the peacefulness! read more

Picnic Point Park - Parks Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Little drive from the ferry in Edmonds to this spot to see the water toward sunset. This is a little tucked away spot. Plenty of parking and some picnic tables and you're right on the water with 180 degrees view of the sound. There were a few teens hanging out, some hikers with dogs, and a few families. Nice mix of people. There's a port-a-potty there, but no other amenities, so be prepared for that. read more

This is a really great beach especially if you are not up for walking a long distance. The parking lot is somewhat limited but it is rare not to find a place to park. There are a few picnic tables and grills there to enjoy. The beach has sandy areas as well as lots of rocks & seaweed. There is an overpass that takes you over the train tracks. If you like trains you won't be disappointed because they come by quite often. It is a good idea to wear shoes that aren't your best as they may get wet and dirty walking on this beach. The restrooms here are the outhouse type. I have been going to this beach since I was a teenager and I still love it every time. It is great for families and singles alike. Come enough the sound of birds, the rolling waves and the children playing in the water. read more

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Very beautiful beach to watch the sunset. Calm with not a lot of people to ruin the mood. read more

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Nice little local park with great views. Great beach to enjoy at low tide and my dog loved it. The only draw back is it is right next to the railroad tracks but there is a walkway over above them so that's really not a problem either. read more

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An awesome place for sunset pictures and long exposures. Easy parking and lots of space.

I love taking my 5 year old here to go exploring when the tide is low. He loves to throw stones, and I can relax with the beautiful scenery and watch the ferries. We'll also cross over the creek to the other side where it's more of a soft sandy beach. Every visit has been positive, with plenty of seashells and often little creatures like crabs, small fish, and shellfish to discover. I love that it's never really been crowded, but I wish that there was more parking. lol And a bathroom on the other side of the bridge. I felt a need to mention, I'm afraid of heights and I have to nerve myself to get across the bridge over the train tracks. At the same time, it's not that bad and if I can do it, you can, too! read more

This is why I moved to Washington to be surrounded by beautiful water. I was actually recommended this park on Yelp believe it or not. I like how it's very secluded even know it was packed with people it felt like a private beach I would definitely go back and add this to my beach list in Washington State. I'm sure there are more I can't wait to explore them all. read more

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Beautiful spot! Great view of mountains. Some soft sandy parts that are perfect for lounging around. HOWEVER!!!! It smells absolutely RANCID at this beach! It's awful! It's not even a beachy low tide kind of smell... it truly smells like sewage. Which makes it hard to spend and afternoon basking in the sun here :-( read more

I love coming to this beach but recently there have been some suspicious people just hanging around. I don't really feel comfortable there with just me and my two small kids. We usually go now on weekends when my husband can join us. read more

I grew up going to this beach so I might be biased based on nostalgia but I don't think anyone can argue the beauty of it. One thing I love is the view you are afforded just getting to the beach itself from the railroad overpass. There's also something nice about taking that walkway as everyone enters on foot. There are no cars parked at the beach edge pumping exhaust or blasting music. I love the large walkable beach even at high tide. There is a creek running to the sound just to the left of the entrance you will have to cross to get to the longest stretch of walkable beach. If you can make a small leap or traverse a childs makeshift bridge or dam you won't have to get your feet wet. The only reason I don't rate this a 5 is due to the limited parking and lack of options to park should it be full. I also wish there were bathroom facilities but understand you might have a different dynamic if they were there. read more

This is a goodie! Tucked back in a residential area, but super easy to get too. When we lived in Washington, we went to this beach at least 2 times a week. Bring a lunch, grills are available too if that's your thing. It is peaceful and you can usually catch some pretty killer sunsets. read more

Great fun for the kids especially at low tide. Lots of shade for our heat waves. Very peaceful In the off season.

It's a lovely location - view wise - and my dogs found plenty of things to sniff, dig at and roll in. There's really no where for a long walk, however; just poking around. Saw some interesting shorebirds and two crusty old guys feeding bread to seagulls. You must traverse this overland bridge thing over the railroad tracks to get to the shore and I managed even though I'm profoundly afraid of heights. If you're planning a picnic, bring a blanket. There's only a couple picnic tables. read more

Picnic point park is a really nice relaxing park with a little bit of a sand beach until the later ride rolls in. It's next to some railroad tracks that are indeed in operation but there is no issue there for me. I was able to relax and every other hour or so the hum of a train would come in the distance then one horn, enough to make sure I hadn't fallen asleep, and then like that it's gone. I spotted bald eagles, clams, crabs, and some other unidentified fish. The park wasn't too crowded, there wasn't the roar of motor boats all day, there was enough space for everyone and this was on a sunny Sunday, so I am guessing on week days it's nearly empty. Once the tide rolls in your kind of limited to the grassy picnic area but who said that's a bad thing? I sure didn't think so. Bring lots of water and a bag to Cary your things and your good to go. It's dog friendly as well. My only downfall was the smell of hot steamy salty seaweed when the tide was low. read more

Picnic Point Park - As the sunsets on Picnic Point Park in the remaining fireworks haze. - Parks Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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When you walk to beach over the bridge and a train comes through on coast. Bring your camera, the scene is beautiful!

Located on the shores of Puget Sound, Picnic Point Park offers a tranquil and scenic setting for picnicking and beach activities. Tables and charcoal cookers are available for picnicking enjoyment. With its excellent views of Whidbey Island and the distant Olympic Mountain range, sunset viewing is always a popular pastime. With its large pedestrian overpass, the park provides convenient access to the beach, picnic areas, and restrooms. Those who are physically challenged may require assistance. As with all the beaches lining the Puget Sound area their accessability depends on the current tide levels. To get the most beach area make sure you visit the park during a low tide. To view my images read on over at my site http://www.pugetexposure.blogspot.com/2012/05/picnic-point-edmonds.html read more

This is a great beach that isn't typically crowded. The parking lot is small so it's best to get there early on weekends. Low tide is especially fun for children exploring the shore. My daughters also love to watch the passing trains. I do, however, wish there were proper facilities located here to make it easier to spend the day. The portable toilets are a challenge. read more

Beautiful park. Great scenery. Lots of fun rocks for kids to dig through. Weird seeing people with metal detectors. Didn't seem like a Seattle thing. read more

One of my favorite discoveries since moving to Edmonds area. Wonderful location and not crowded! I wish they had more garbage cans by the beach or the picnic area, but other than that this is my daily dog walking location. read more

A beautiful beach. But sometimes not very clean. There can be dirty porta potties. Also it has a small parking lot. But I always usually enjoy my time there. It can be hit or miss. Some days are really beautiful and nice and others you wish the beach area had a few less flys and was a little bit cleaner and maybe not so many strange people hanging around. read more

Use to love coming here until the other day garbage all over the beach sketchy ppl walking around and when I returned to my locked car my window was smashed and stuff missing. When the sheriff showed up he had said there has Been many car break ins and car thefts BEWaRE ! Don't leave anything in your cars as our stuff was hidden and they still found it read more

I love this place it's beautiful, so much fun and I love how there's a train every 20 minutes or so. There's also an awesome 420 spot spread your art on the logs with other local art. Also dog friendly read more

Small park too many people going to it. No playground equipment. Rude people not cleaning up after their dogs and leaving trash. Risk of injury from broken glass mixed in on beach. For safety I recommend keeping your kids shoes on. read more

we found this beach quite by chance , we were staying in Everett , on our road trip from Seattle to Chicago, we loved it for what it was and got some great shoots of the beach , the lake and the surrounding islands , quite and peaceful was just the ticket.as we had flown in From England read more