Everett’s Secret Beach: Jetty Island
If you’re looking for a classic beach getaway, you don’t have to travel down to the California coast or fly to Hawaii to enjoy a warm, sandy beach in the summertime.
Introducing Everett, Washington’s hidden gem:
Jetty Island
Parking
Parking in the spacious lot is $3 per car via a machine, and is good for a day’s worth of parking.
Free Ferry Ride
The charm of Jetty Island starts with a free, one minute ferry from the Port of Everett.
Reservations
Ferry rides are available by reservation only. Reservations are $3 Wednesday - Thursday, $5 Friday - Sunday per person; children 2 and under ride for free (applicable taxes and booking fees apply). While children 2 and under ride for free, they still need to have a reservation to board the ferry.
When you board or land, there are donation boxes ready for you to drop a few bucks in. Jetty Island is also a nature reserve, so donations help upkeep the beach and volunteer programs!
Parking
Reservation confirmation will come with an option to pre-purchase Visitor Parking at Jetty Landing at a discounted rate of $2 (plus taxes and fees) for up to 8 hours. Otherwise, parking is first-come, first-served at standard, posted rates.
Beach Arrival
If you’re looking for a true PNW ferry experience, you might be disappointed here. Blink once and you’ve already arrived at your destination. But that’s not the point of Jetty Island. What you’re really looking forward to is this warm water beach everyone is whispering about.
Once you’ve landed on the shores of Jetty, you will understand why city residents love to keep this place a secret. Follow the sandy trail to a two mile beach filled with tiny seashells, evening kiteboarders, soft sand perfect for sand castles, seagulls and most importantly warm water.
Jetty Island Day
Take a hike around the wilderness in the center, or set up your lawn chairs and umbrella to watch the kiddos dig the deepest hole on the beach uninterrupted by the ebb and flow of the tide. Add a can of La Croix and some light snacks, and you’ve got a beach trip no one will believe.
Make it a Weekend
Soft sand? Warm water? Ocean views? That can’t be in Everett, can it?
Find more information about Jetty Island and ferry schedules on the Port of Everett.
Make it a mini beach vacation. For information on nearby lodging, visit our Where To Stay page.