Edmonds · Washington · USA
Richmond Beach
You descend a wooden staircase through bigleaf maples to find driftwood logs silvered by decades of tides, blackberry thickets clinging to the bluff, and the rhythm of freight trains rumbling behind you. The Puget Sound laps at smooth stones while Mount Rainier watches from the south.
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You descend a wooden staircase through bigleaf maples to find driftwood logs silvered by decades of tides, blackberry thickets clinging to the bluff, and the rhythm of freight trains rumbling behind you. The Puget Sound laps at smooth stones while Mount Rainier watches from the south.
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About this beach
Where it is
Richmond Beach
Edmonds, Washington, USA
47.7757°, -122.3977°
Top things to do
At Richmond Beach
Low-Tide Exploration
Two miles of exposed shoreline
Ferry Photography
Washington State ferries pass hourly
Picnic Above
Bluff-top tables face the Olympics
Driftwood Perching
Massive logs create natural seating
Near this beach
Places, rentals, tours and events within walking and driving distance of Richmond Beach.
Questions people actually ask about Richmond Beach.
Is Richmond Beach safe for swimming?
Richmond Beach is generally not ideal for swimming. The water at this Puget Sound beach is cold year-round (typically 45-55°F), and there are no lifeguards on duty. The beach features a rocky shoreline with driftwood, making water entry challenging. Strong currents and occasional jellyfish are also concerns. Most visitors come for beachcombing, tide pooling, and scenic walks rather than swimming. If you do enter the water, wear water shoes and stay close to shore during calm conditions.
What is the best time to visit Richmond Beach?
Richmond Beach is accessible year-round, with each season offering unique experiences. Summer (June-September) brings the warmest weather and spectacular sunsets over Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Low tides, best checked via local tide tables, reveal excellent tide pooling opportunities. Winter offers dramatic storm-watching and fewer crowds. Visit during weekday mornings for the most solitude. The beach faces northwest, making late afternoon and early evening ideal for photography and sunset viewing throughout the year.
