Exploring the Tide Pools in Seattle Southside
When the tide is low, a world of miniature marine life is revealed.
Get Out On The Water
Take a beach day, go for a dive, go paddling or boating. No matter how you do it, jump on in! The water's fine.
With lakes, beaches, and the beautiful Puget Sound on our doorstep, a trip to the Pacific Northwest isn't complete without getting a taste for life on the water. Whether you want to kayak the Duwamish River, paddleboard in the Puget Sound, go scuba diving at Saltwater State Park, or just be a beach bum for a day, Seattle Southside has all your aquatic needs and more.
Marine Life Marvels in Puget Sound
The area around Puget Sound offers more than just beautiful waterfront views and charming beach parks—it's also a destination for observing the incredible marine life that passes through these waters.
Kayaking/Paddleboarding
There's nothing quite like paddling along on the water, whether you're taking in the waters of the Puget Sound from one of our beaches or paddling on the placid waters of Angle Lake. With seasonal rentals available at the Des Moines Snack Shack and kayaks available for purchase at local outdoors supplier REI, you have options even if you dodn't bring your gear with you.
Scuba Diving
The Pacific Northwest might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of scuba diving, but there are many fascinating creatures below the waves. Along the Puget Sound coast, you can see sea stars, urchins, anemones, scallops, rockfish, and ling cod that can grow up to five feet long, and even sharks! In fact, Redondo Beach is known as the Sixgill Shark Capital of the World because it's one of the only places you can spot these gentle giants (don't worry, they don't attack people). Saltwater State Park is also a popular destination for divers because it's the only state park with an underwater artificial reef.
Pro Tip: Pick up scuba gear at local diving supplier Eight Diving.