Denny Blaine Park
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Denny Blaine Park

5(2 reviews)

Seattle, Washington, United States

Restrooms

Available

Yes - 2x Porta Potties

Food & Drinks

Not Available

No

Parking

Available

Yes - limited street parking

Nudity Policy

NOT REQUIRED

Nudity is not required

The Good

  • Easy Access: You can literally park right next to the grass area of the nude beach.
  • Diversity: This historically LGBTQ+ clothing optional beach continues to draw not only strong representation from the queer- and transgender communities, but also broad inclusive diversity across gender, age, race, sexual orientation, education level, and economic status.
  • Community: The beach has a friendly and inclusive vibe. Everyone is welcome here and the regulars make sure the place is well looked after.
  • Small Size: While the multiple tiers of the park make it easy to find space to "be alone", being a small beach helps promote natural conversations and camaraderie between the diverse sets of people who come to the beach.
  • Freshwater: Water is clear, fresh and not too cold here. Perfect!
  • Great Views: The park is located in a beautiful, upscale neighborhood with picturesque views of Lake Washington.
  • Nudity: Almost everyone is naked and well versed in the nude beach environment. Great for newbies.

The Bad

  • Limited Parking: There are a few limited spots directly in front of beach, otherwise you'll need to park a few blocks away. Beware that residents can get get aggressive with people parking in residential zoned areas.
  • Small Beach: The beach can fill up very quickly on busy summer days. Even the grassed area at the top gets completely full.
  • Lack of Amenities: There are no food or drink vendors and supplies are a long walk away.
Naked Truth

The Naked Truth

Denny Blaine Park is a unique and community-centered nude beach experience in the busy city of Seattle. Its intimate setting and welcoming atmosphere make it a hidden gem worth visiting in the city. Pick your spot and relax on the grass or on the sand naked. The views across the bay are sublime and people are respectful, which is great because the beach is tiny.. we only wish it was a little bigger.

Insider Tip

Come early to get a prime parking spot!

Who's Here

Mostly Seattle locals of all ages. Very few families but people of all ages in groups or solo.

Beach Surface

Pebbles

Access Difficulty

Easy

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Photos

Aerial view of Denny Blaine Beach surrounded by houses
Aerial view of Denny Blaine Beach surrounded by houses
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Aerial view of Denny Blaine Beach surrounded by houses
The top grassy section of Denny Blaine Nude Beach
Denny Blaine Beach is the area between the two private piers
View from the sand at Denny Blaine Beach
View of the road which is directly in front of the beach

Our Visit

Matt & Megan
Nude Beach Map. Visited 2023

Denny Blaine Park exceed all expectations. Sometimes nude city beaches can be a little unfriendly or crazy busy, but for some reason Denny Blaine manages to be neither. Despite the tiny patch of grass and sand it never got overwhelmingly busy on a hot summer day.

Matt & Megan
Nude Beach Map. Visited 2023

Denny Blaine Park exceed all expectations. Sometimes nude city beaches can be a little unfriendly or crazy busy, but for some reason Denny Blaine manages to be neither. Despite the tiny patch of grass and sand it never got overwhelmingly busy on a hot summer day.

There are only two well known nude beaches in Seattle and this is the largest of the two. The other is Howell Park which is barely a five minute stroll from Denny Blaine. It's somewhat more hidden and seems to attract Seattle's LGBTQ+ community in particular. However, like most nude beaches, it welcomes everyone and has an inclusive vibe. This holds true for Denny Blaine Beach as well. When we visited on a particularly hot weekend, it was bustling, yet everyone was incredibly friendly and made room for us to spread out our beach towel.

Denny Blaine draws a diverse crowd of all ages, with a mix of large groups, solo visitors, and couples. There are three distinct areas: a top grass level, a middle grass/sand level, and a sandy beach right by the water. The grassy area next to the road was brimming with nude beach-goers. With such a casual attitude from everyone, the sight of naked people strolling around from the road seemed perfectly normal. It's a case of strength in numbers, we suppose, since the majority here embrace nudity without hesitation.

Water flotation devices are a big hit at Denny Blaine. Given the calm lake water, it's no wonder we saw lots of people on standup paddleboards or lounging in the sun on huge inflatable islands in groups. Seattle sure knows how to enjoy its summer! Despite the 'no dogs' sign, there were plenty of well-behaved, leashed dogs. No one seemed bothered that we brought our furry friend along, and she had a great time swimming with the other dogs.

The beach has no vendors or nearby food options, so many visitors bring a picnic lunch. We even witnessed an Uber driver delivering pizza right to the water's edge. He looked a bit taken aback to find himself on a nude beach — poor guy! Apparently, such deliveries are quite common here. While the small beach area can get a bit cozy, everyone is respectful and welcoming. The beach seems to get more crowded the closer you get to the water.

We spent several delightful hours here, and we were so charmed by the experience that we returned the following day at 11am for more sun-soaked relaxation. In a triumph of its own, we even managed to snag a parking spot right in front of the beach. Given the scarcity of parking spaces, this felt like a notable achievement. Be aware though, the nearby residents in this upscale neighborhood won't hesitate to point out if you've parked inappropriately. Parking enforcement officers were visible on multiple occasions, ticketing wrongly parked cars.

Seattle is indeed fortunate to have a gem like Denny Blaine Beach. A visit here offers a genuinely authentic Pacific Northwest nude beach experience. And, as a bonus, you can also take a glimpse at Kurt Cobain's house. The bench where the Nirvana front man used to sit is just across the street from the beach and serves as an informal shrine to his memory. We'd be tempted to say 'Come As You Are' to Denny Blaine Beach, emphasizing that everyone is welcome... but that might be a touch cheesy!

Questions? Comments? Add your thoughts or photos below!

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Getting There

Denny Blaine Park is easily reachable from nearby downtown Seattle or Bellevue in about 15mins by car.

Car: The prime parking spots are in front of the beach on E Denny Blaine Place. There are also normally spots on 39th Ave which is further up the hill and a 5 minute walk from the beach. Beware that Google sometimes points to an incorrect location for Denny Blaine Beach - it should be on Denny Blaine Place.

Public Transport: King County Metro transit system will get you to the park. Take bus numbers 11 or 84 to get close enough. You would get off the bus at Madison St & 37th Ave bus stop, from there the beach is a short 5 to 10 minute walk away.

Recommended Accommodation



Lake Bronson Club is an hour drive away in good traffic and is a family friendly nudist park.
Unfortunately there are no nearby clothing optional accommodations, however Seattle has plenty of hotels to suit all budgets.

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