Burien Beaches

There are a lot of excellent reasons to visit a beach near you. Getting out in the fresh air, floating in the water, and creating memories with your friends and family to name a few.

Finding the perfect swimming beach in Burien with plenty of area for beach activities is simple. The following is a collection to help you locate a beach near you. Enter a beach, your city, or your zip code to filter beaches.

Burien Beaches

Beaches may be temporarily closed due to water quality problems caused by temporary occurances like elevated bacteria levels, stormfall runoff, or chemical spills. Check the beach’s website before you go to the beach for more information.

The weather at beaches in Burien is often rather unpredictible, so it’s necessary for you to schedule your outing accordingly.

Burien, WA Beach Rules

Whenever you visit beaches in Burien, there are always rules that you must follow. Just about all beaches will expect you to follow these rules.

  • Don’t try to go to the beach when it is closed.
  • Even if the lifeguard is supervising the beach, know that you are entering the water at risk to yourself.
  • Don’t forget, if you take something with you, you are expected to not leave anything behind.
  • Always listen to the lifeguard on duty. If the lifeguard tell you to do something, then you have to do it.
  • Do not swim beyond the swimming area.
  • Alcoholic beverages may not be allowed.

Burien Beach Checklist

  1. Get out the sunlight. If you suspect that finding a shady area will be difficult, or if you suspect that there may not be many shady spots available, pack your own shade! Bring a beach umbrella, shaded tent, or some sort of equipment that blocks sunlight. It’s best to use equipment that provides great airflow.
  2. Never Litter. Do not contribute to the issue of trash on the beach. Whenever you take stuff to the beach, you must clean up collect your something. Make sure that you dispose of your garbage in a designated trash or recycling receptacles.
  3. Remember extra clothing. Everyone knows that the temperature in Burien will change without warning. It’s particularly important if you are planning on going in the water, so bring extra warm items like sweatshirts, blankets, windbreakers, and shoes.
  4. Prepare for insects. If you plan on going to the beach early in the day or late in the day, you should expect that mosquitos, sand flies, fleas and other annoying insects may cause a problem.
  5. Are there public restrooms. Bathroom details are probably the last thing on your mind before you plan your beach visit. However no one wishes to be stuck in a situation when you must go to the restroom pronto but you can’t find one available. If you cannot find bathroom information on the beach’s website, you can plan on the fact that a public restroom or porta potty isn’t open. Try to go to the bathroom prior to driving to the beach.
  6. Only swim in the designated swimming area. If there’s a designated swimming region it is probably dangerous to swim outside of that region. The area may have sharp objects under the surface, be frequented by watercraft, or is not supervised by lifeguards.
  7. Bring plenty of towels. Clean towels are important for a great beach experience. A good rule of thumb is an ocean beach or an area which experiences rip tides. Pay attention to the warning signs and learn what to do if you’re caught in a rip tide.
  8. Is there a lifeguard on duty? Most sizeable Burien beaches staff a lifeguard on duty, however you shouldn’t assume that a lifeguard being at the beach. On your way to the beach, search for beach warning signs. Occasionally they list lifeguard patrol times.