Alki Beach Park in West Seattle gives you that exact experience, blending a classic beach vibe with big-city energy just a few miles from downtown. Freshwater beaches have their own charm, and Lake Sammamish State Park near Issaquah makes a strong case for why lake days deserve just as much love as ocean days. Few beaches in Washington pack as much drama into one frame as West Beach at Deception Pass State Park. Grayland Beach State Park, GraylandSome beaches reward you for simply showing up, and Grayland Beach State Park is exactly that kind of place. Pacific Beach State Park, Pacific BeachThe Pacific makes a better alarm clock than anything sitting on a nightstand, especially when the beach waits only steps away.