Best marinas in Seattle
Check out the top marinas in Seattle, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Golden Gardens Park
1. Golden Gardens Park



363 local reviews
8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
+1 206-684-4075
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment

Bring the beach towels, beach umbrella, the volleyball and net, a picnic lunch and stay awhile! Walk or go for…

Adjacent to Shilshole Bay Marina, great playground right on the beach. If the weather is warm, you'll find…

Long walks along the sand and marina. Little Coney Island is a hamburger and soft serve ice cream stand! And…
1. Golden Gardens Park
1. Golden Gardens Park



363 local reviews
8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
+1 206-684-4075

Eric
Bring the beach towels, beach umbrella, the volleyball and net, a picnic lunch and stay awhile! Walk or go for a jog along the beach and…

Lindsey
Adjacent to Shilshole Bay Marina, great playground right on the beach. If the weather is warm, you'll find this beach full of families…

Trishann
Long walks along the sand and marina. Little Coney Island is a hamburger and soft serve ice cream stand! And some nice waterfront…
2. Palisade Restaurant
2. Palisade Restaurant



31 local reviews
BarRestaurantPoint of interest

Palisade has an amazing Sunday brunch (bring your wallet and an empty stomach) It also has great views of the…

This place is high end but has the best view of downtown Seattle, and great food, so even if you only enjoy…

One of Seattle's favorite go to places if you want a beautiful view of Seattle and Mt Ranier, great food. …
2. Palisade Restaurant
2. Palisade Restaurant



31 local reviews

Aaron
Palisade has an amazing Sunday brunch (bring your wallet and an empty stomach) It also has great views of the Puget sound and is located…

Brian
This place is high end but has the best view of downtown Seattle, and great food, so even if you only enjoy the bar, a walk through the…

Jill
One of Seattle's favorite go to places if you want a beautiful view of Seattle and Mt Ranier, great food. Great date night, special…
3. Poulsbo
3. Poulsbo



43 local reviews
Poulsbo, Poulsbo
LocalityPolitical

Main old town shopping street, everything is here, lots of cute little unique shops, the marina market has a…

Called "Little Norway" after the King of Norway visited twice, Poulsbo is right on Liberty Bay with…

Also known as little Norway. A wonderful historic town by the Marina, only about 15 minutes away by car. …
3. Poulsbo
3. Poulsbo



43 local reviews
Poulsbo, Poulsbo

Rochelle
Main old town shopping street, everything is here, lots of cute little unique shops, the marina market has a huge collection of licorice, as…

Tammie
Called "Little Norway" after the King of Norway visited twice, Poulsbo is right on Liberty Bay with spectacular marina views. There are a…

Kristin
Also known as little Norway. A wonderful historic town by the Marina, only about 15 minutes away by car. Enjoy restaurants, coffee shops,…
4. Sunset Hill Park
4. Sunset Hill Park



44 local reviews
7531 34th Ave NW, Seattle
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
+1 206-684-4075
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment

This park is about a 45 minute round trip walk from the house through the neighborhood. Great views of the…

Small, secret strip of a park, but beautiful west facing views of Olympic Mountains, Golden Gardens beach and…

One of the best viewpoints in Seattle, it features a stunning full view of the Olympic Mountains, and a view…
4. Sunset Hill Park
4. Sunset Hill Park



44 local reviews
7531 34th Ave NW, Seattle
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
+1 206-684-4075

Keith
This park is about a 45 minute round trip walk from the house through the neighborhood. Great views of the water and the boats at Shilshole…

Monika
Small, secret strip of a park, but beautiful west facing views of Olympic Mountains, Golden Gardens beach and marina below from the top of…

Eric
One of the best viewpoints in Seattle, it features a stunning full view of the Olympic Mountains, and a view of Shilshole Bay Marina below…
5. Harbour Public House
5. Harbour Public House



33 local reviews
231 Parfitt Way SW, Bainbridge Island
Closed · Opens in 22 minutes
+1 206-842-0969
BarRestaurantPoint of interest

This is one of our favorite spots but be warned: Because it is cozy and the only 21+ pub on the island, there…

Note - must be 21. The best patio on the island, right in the marina. Excellent fish+chips, always a great…

Take the ferry to Bainbridge Island from downtown ($8 round-trip) then try the steamed clams here and go for a…
5. Harbour Public House
5. Harbour Public House



33 local reviews
231 Parfitt Way SW, Bainbridge Island
Closed · Opens in 22 minutes
+1 206-842-0969

Julia
This is one of our favorite spots but be warned: Because it is cozy and the only 21+ pub on the island, there almost always a wait. But, the…

Shannon
Note - must be 21. The best patio on the island, right in the marina. Excellent fish+chips, always a great seafood special and great…

Lili & Michael
Take the ferry to Bainbridge Island from downtown ($8 round-trip) then try the steamed clams here and go for a walk along the marina.
6. Marina Park Pavilion
6. Marina Park Pavilion



13 local reviews
25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland
+1 425-587-3330
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment

Marina park is a park on the water in Central downtown Kirkland. There are boat docks, including the boat dock…

The Marina Park Pavilion is a good place to start and explore downtown Kirkland. There are plenty of places to…

Marina Park is a popular gathering spot with grassy areas, a safe beach area and walkways. Get a cold drink…
6. Marina Park Pavilion
6. Marina Park Pavilion



13 local reviews
25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland
+1 425-587-3330

Amanda
Marina park is a park on the water in Central downtown Kirkland. There are boat docks, including the boat dock for the Argosy Boat Tour of…

Kelly
The Marina Park Pavilion is a good place to start and explore downtown Kirkland. There are plenty of places to shop, eat or have a drink…

Lory
Marina Park is a popular gathering spot with grassy areas, a safe beach area and walkways. Get a cold drink at one of the local coffee…
7. Dockton Park
7. Dockton Park



17 local reviews
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment

A fun kids playset, marina, and hiking/biking trails just across the street (no trail signs, so it is good to…

Beautiful marina, beach, and lovely setting. 30 minute walk through the woods or 2 minute drive.

A summer swim-hole for the locals. Also includes a marina, moorage, showers & kids play set.
7. Dockton Park
7. Dockton Park



17 local reviews

Lisa
A fun kids playset, marina, and hiking/biking trails just across the street (no trail signs, so it is good to keep track of where you are!)

Kerri
Beautiful marina, beach, and lovely setting. 30 minute walk through the woods or 2 minute drive.

Judd & Lisa
A summer swim-hole for the locals. Also includes a marina, moorage, showers & kids play set.
8. Chinook's At Salmon Bay
8. Chinook's At Salmon Bay



57 local reviews
1900 W Nickerson St, Seattle
Open · Closes 10:00 PM
+1 206-283-4665
BarRestaurantPoint of interest

Great weekend breakfast. Restaurant is located in the marina at Salmon Bay. This is Fisherman's Terminal where…

Casual dining, amazing seafood, great happy hour. Marina / boat views. Just a stone's throw from the Bay Cafe,…

Another Great Brunch Spot at Fisherman's Terminal. Restaurant faces the marina.
8. Chinook's At Salmon Bay
8. Chinook's At Salmon Bay



57 local reviews
1900 W Nickerson St, Seattle
Open · Closes 10:00 PM
+1 206-283-4665

Kat
Great weekend breakfast. Restaurant is located in the marina at Salmon Bay. This is Fisherman's Terminal where the Deadliest Catch docks…

Nikki
Casual dining, amazing seafood, great happy hour. Marina / boat views. Just a stone's throw from the Bay Cafe, mentioned earlier... Don't…

Becky
Another Great Brunch Spot at Fisherman's Terminal. Restaurant faces the marina.
9. Doc's Marina Grill
9. Doc's Marina Grill



8 local reviews
403 Madison Ave S, Bainbridge Island
Closed · Opens in 22 minutes
+1 206-842-8339
RestaurantPoint of interestFood

Good food, good view, including a porthole to the marina in the men's restroom. You can catch a ball game in…

A great all-around restaurant on the water. Perfect for families (everything from burgers to seafood) and…

Right on the water overlooking the marina. Good for families and larger groups.
9. Doc's Marina Grill
9. Doc's Marina Grill



8 local reviews
403 Madison Ave S, Bainbridge Island
Closed · Opens in 22 minutes
+1 206-842-8339

Sarah
Good food, good view, including a porthole to the marina in the men's restroom. You can catch a ball game in the bar but seating in the bar…

Melissa
A great all-around restaurant on the water. Perfect for families (everything from burgers to seafood) and lots of tables overlooking the…

Kevin
Right on the water overlooking the marina. Good for families and larger groups.
10. Beach Cafe
10. Beach Cafe



14 local reviews
1170 Carillon Point, Kirkland
Open · Closes 9:00 PM
+1 425-889-0303
CafeRestaurantPoint of interest

Good food and great water views from their dining room. Nice outdoor dining area that is sheltered from the…

Fantastic restaurant on the water. Watch the boats come in and out and take a stroll along the marina.

Waterfront by Marina in South Kirkland off Lake Washington Blvd.!!!
10. Beach Cafe
10. Beach Cafe



14 local reviews
1170 Carillon Point, Kirkland
Open · Closes 9:00 PM
+1 425-889-0303

Ann
Good food and great water views from their dining room. Nice outdoor dining area that is sheltered from the wind with clear glass. Check out…

Paige
Fantastic restaurant on the water. Watch the boats come in and out and take a stroll along the marina.

Marcy
Waterfront by Marina in South Kirkland off Lake Washington Blvd.!!!
11. Shilshole Bay Marina
11. Shilshole Bay Marina


11 local reviews
7001 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle
Open · Closes 4:30 PM
+1 206-787-3006
Point of interestEstablishment

It's a beautiful, functioning marina on Puget Sound within walking distance of the house. There's a little…

Great beach and a fun spot to walk and see Puget Sound. The marina is vast and the resturants have great…
11. Shilshole Bay Marina
11. Shilshole Bay Marina


11 local reviews
7001 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle
Open · Closes 4:30 PM
+1 206-787-3006

Beverly
It's a beautiful, functioning marina on Puget Sound within walking distance of the house. There's a little "Coney Island type" eatery in the…

Karen
Great beach and a fun spot to walk and see Puget Sound. The marina is vast and the resturants have great views!
12. City of Des Moines Marina
12. City of Des Moines Marina



8 local reviews
22307 Dock Ave S, Des Moines
Closed · Opens Monday 8:30 AM
+1 206-824-5700
Point of interestEstablishment

The marina is a nice place to walk especially around sunset where you can see the Olympic Mountains. Keep an…

Lovely marina and great views on a clear day. A nice 1-mile walk down the hill from the house.

Pretty Marina with local farmer's market every Saturday
12. City of Des Moines Marina
12. City of Des Moines Marina



8 local reviews
22307 Dock Ave S, Des Moines
Closed · Opens Monday 8:30 AM
+1 206-824-5700

Doreen
The marina is a nice place to walk especially around sunset where you can see the Olympic Mountains. Keep an eye out for Bald Eagles,…

Jeff
Lovely marina and great views on a clear day. A nice 1-mile walk down the hill from the house.

Rosalyn
Pretty Marina with local farmer's market every Saturday