The Secret Of Seattle's Secret Beaches

SEATTLE, WA - The water is still a little too cold to swim in, but as summer wears on, you might find yourself looking to take a dip to cool off. In Seattle, there are dozens of "secret" beaches that you can use, and will likely have all to yourself.

Under Seattle law, any street that dead-ends at water - be it Lake Washington or Puget Sound - is a public right-of-way. That means you can use it for swimming, sitting, or whatever you feel.

The city's Shoreline Street Ends program is in the process of upgrading many of these dead-end beaches. Not all of them are suitable for recreation (some are overgrown or otherwise not safe to access). Check out this map from the city of Seattle - all the green dots are free and open for use.

Image via Google Maps