Denny Blaine Park

Denny Blaine has long held a special place in Seattle's gay community as an informal clothing-optional beach, particularly popular during Pride month and warm summer weekends. While it's officially a clothed beach and visitors should be respectful of posted regulations and other beachgoers, the park maintains a reputation for body positivity.

Denny Blaine Park is one of Seattle's most stunning yet intimate waterfront experiences, with a small sandy beach on the shores of Lake Washington with spectacular views of the Cascade Mountains and Mercer Island. This hidden gem in the affluent Denny-Blaine neighborhood provides a peaceful escape from the city centre, with calm lake waters perfect for swimming during warmer months, picnic areas shaded by mature trees, and a surprisingly secluded feel despite being just minutes from downtown Seattle.

Word of warning: There have been reports of LGBTQ+ beachgoers being harassed here by police after a millionaire bought a property overlooking the beach.