Located 9 miles north of Seattle, this coastal city has 25 public parks, including Boeing Creek with its waterfalls and Echo Lake for fishing. Light rail and bike-share connect residents to local spots.
Shoreline, Washington lies 9 miles north of Downtown Seattle along the Puget Sound coastline. You can hike past waterfalls at Boeing Creek, fish at Echo Lake, or relax in any of the city's 25 public parks. Rent a bike through the city's new share program, take the light rail to Seattle, or join your neighbors at regular community events organized by local councils.
Parks and Natural Areas
When you walk through Boeing Creek and Shoreview Park, you'll cross wooden bridges over the creek as it drops through several small waterfalls. The trail system takes you to multiple viewpoints and Hidden Lake. At Echo Lake Park, you can fish from the pier or eat at picnic tables near the water. Walking paths connect the park's eastern shore to nearby residential areas.
Getting Around Shoreline
Two major highways connect Shoreline to Seattle and Everett: Interstate 5 and Aurora Avenue (State Route 99). You can catch trains at the Shoreline South/148th and Shoreline North/185th light rail stations every 10 minutes during peak hours. Since August 2024, Lime bikes and scooters are available through a smartphone app, with parking zones throughout the city.
Historical Background
The Great Northern Railway station anchored Richmond Beach, Shoreline's first planned neighborhood, in 1890. The area took its name in 1944 when the new school district chose "Shoreline" to reflect its location between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. The district stretched from Seattle's 85th Street to the Snohomish County line.
