Underwater Sports

Underwater Sports in Edmonds offers families a unique beach experience combining sandy shoreline exploration with fascinating tide pool discovery and an impressive underwater diving reef. This waterfront gem provides an educational and adventurous day out where kids can search for sea creatures, watch divers explore the underwater park, and enjoy classic beach fun along Puget Sound's beautiful shoreline.

• ✓Exploring tide pools teeming with sea stars, anemones, crabs, and other marine creatures
• ✓Watching scuba divers enter and exit the water at the underwater diving reef
• ✓Sandy and rocky beach areas perfect for building sandcastles and skipping stones
• ✓Educational opportunities to learn about Puget Sound marine ecosystems
• ✓Spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains across the water

1. 1.Visit during low tide (check tide tables) for the best tide pooling opportunities when more sea life is visible and accessible
2. 2.Bring water shoes or sturdy sandals as the beach has rocky areas perfect for exploration but tough on bare feet
3. 3.Stop inside the dive shop to ask staff about the best spots to view the underwater reef from shore and what marine life is currently active
4. 4.Pack buckets and magnifying glasses for tide pool exploration, but remind kids to look-don't-touch and return any rocks they lift
5. 5.Street parking along Railroad Avenue can fill up on sunny weekends; arrive early or visit on weekday afternoons for easier access

Early morning on weekends (9:00 AM opening) or weekday afternoons offer the most peaceful beach experience. Summer months provide warmest weather, but spring and fall low tides often reveal the best tide pooling. Avoid midday summer weekends when the beach gets most crowded.

Beach access is free, though the dive shop has specific hours (closed Monday-Tuesday). Limited street parking is available nearby. No food services on-site, so pack snacks and water for your beach adventure.

Best tide pooling occurs during spring and summer low tides. Winter visits can be windy and cold but offer storm watching opportunities. The dive shop is closed Mondays and Tuesdays year-round. Beach access is available year-round regardless of shop hours.

Walk to downtown Edmonds (5 minutes) for family favorites like Chanterelle for casual dining with kids' options, or grab fish and chips at Ivar's Seafood Bar on the waterfront with outdoor seating perfect for sandy beach-goers.