What to know before you go
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The King County Water Taxi to West Seattle leaves from Pier 50, at 801 Alaskan Way at the bottom of Yesler Way, next to the Colman Dock ferry terminal. The crossing takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
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It lands at the Seacrest Park dock on Harbor Avenue SW. From there, shuttle route 775 runs to Alki Beach and the Admiral Junction, and route 773 goes up to the Alaska Junction.
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Bikes ride at no extra charge, with room for 18 to 26 depending on the boat, so you can cycle from the dock along the shore to the beach.
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The sailing schedule changes with the seasons; the current one runs until April 9, 2027. There's no parking at Pier 50, and only a little short-term parking at Seacrest Park.
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Alki Beach runs along Elliott Bay from Duwamish Head to 64th Place SW, with a widened path for walking, running, skating and cycling.
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Near the Alki Point end, a monument marks where the first white settlers landed on November 13, 1851. There's also a replica of the Statue of Liberty, given in 1952 by Reginald H. Parsons and Seattle's Boy Scouts, which became a place of remembrance after 9/11.
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In summer the beach fire pits are open, first come, first served, unless there's a burn ban. Burn only firewood, and only in the pits.
Sailing schedules change with the seasons and holidays, and so can the shuttles. Check King County's Water Taxi page before you go.