Washington beaches have always conjured their own off-kilter magic: tidepools and driftwood, not sand dunes and sunburn. Which means that in winter our stretches of shore don t lose their essential appeal, even if we do need to add an extra jacket or two.Â
A great blue heron passes Richmond Beach Saltwater Park.
1. Richmond Beach
Like so much of the state s waterfront, Shoreline s Richmond Beach Saltwater Park is better stocked with skipping stones than soft sand. A pedestrian bridge over rail lines separates the parking lot and playground from the beach acreage, making the 40-acre city park feel larger than it should. An off-leash dog park is open November through March, the rare winter-only attraction.