{"id":85044,"date":"2023-06-29T09:13:58","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T16:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=85044"},"modified":"2024-06-10T09:17:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T16:17:47","slug":"coastal-towns-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/coastal-towns-washington\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Popular Coastal Towns in Washington to Live in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you may instantly picture evergreen forests and snow-capped mountains when you think of Washington, the state is also known for its breathtaking beaches. With magnificent waves and rocky coves, kayaking and boating, fishing and whale watching, these idyllic Washington coastal towns are top-tier. There are lots of beachfront towns to check out in Washington, whether you&#8217;re moving to the state or hoping to relocate to the coast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you&#8217;re not sure what beach towns in Washington to check out, we&#8217;ve got you covered. From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/508\/WA\/Anacortes\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anacortes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30872\/WA\/San-Juan-Island\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Juan Islands<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Redfin has collected a list of 13 amazing coastal towns in Washington. Let&#8217;s explore some of the state&#8217;s top beaches, listed in alphabetical order, and you might just be tempted to move there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/anacortes-WA.jpg\" alt=\"anacortes washington vire of the puget sound\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/anacortes-WA.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/anacortes-WA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/anacortes-WA-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/anacortes-WA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/anacortes-WA-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/anacortes-WA-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/anacortes-WA-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Anacortes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$795,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/508\/WA\/Anacortes\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anacortes, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/508\/WA\/Anacortes\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anacortes, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First on our list is Anacortes, located on Fidalgo Island. There are plenty of beaches to explore while living in Anacortes such as Sunset Beach, O Avenue Beach, and Tugboat Beach. If you&#8217;re considering moving to this coastal town, make sure to hike one of the trails like Mount Erie Summit Trail or Sugarloaf Mountain Trail, explore downtown Anacortes, or take in the views at Washington Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Bellingham<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $604,850\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,375\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1411\/WA\/Bellingham\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellingham, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1411\/WA\/Bellingham\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellingham, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another one of Washington&#8217;s great beach towns to consider buying a home in is Bellingham, home to 92,300 people. There are plenty of beaches to visit like Glass Beach, Little Squalicum Beach, and Marine Park. Living in Bellingham, you&#8217;ll want to stroll along the Taylor Dock Boardwalk or hike North Chuckanut Trail, explore the museums, shops, and cafes downtown, and check out the many nature parks and lakes in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Coupeville<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $670,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/3928\/WA\/Coupeville\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupeville, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/3928\/WA\/Coupeville\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupeville, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the small towns located on Whidbey Island, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Coupeville, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has just about 2,000 year-round <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">residents<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">. There are lots of beaches to explore on a warm Washington day, like Captain Coupe&#8217;s Park. If you find yourself moving to Coupeville, make sure to explore Price Sculpture Forest, check out the charming downtown streets, and drive through the rest of Whidbey Island.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Long Beach<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$400,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10218\/WA\/Long-Beach\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long Beach, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/10218\/WA\/Long-Beach\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long Beach, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to beautiful beaches like Long Beach Beach, there are countless places to spend a day at enjoying the Pacific Ocean views. About 1,700 people live in Long Beach, where you can also check out the landmarks like the Basalt Monolith and Gray Whale Sculpture, explore the downtown streets, and visit some of the museums in town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/moclips-WA.jpg\" alt=\"cloudy beach with a dog running in moclips\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/moclips-WA.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/moclips-WA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/moclips-WA-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/moclips-WA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/moclips-WA-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/moclips-WA-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/moclips-WA-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Moclips<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $335,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/24212\/WA\/Moclips\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moclips, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/24212\/WA\/Moclips\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moclips, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The charming beach town of Moclips only has about 50 permanent residents, making it a quiet spot to buy or rent in. In Moclips, you can stroll through the charming town, explore Morocks Beach, or simply take in the views while reading a book.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Oak Harbor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$466,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/12953\/WA\/Oak-Harbor\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oak Harbor, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/12953\/WA\/Oak-Harbor\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oak Harbor, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The town of Oak Harbor has about 24,700 residents and is a great coastal spot to consider living in. There are lots of activities to do in this coastal city, such as having a beach day at Windjammer Park. You can also check out the restaurants and shops downtown and enjoy time outside at one of the many parks, among many other local favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Ocean Shores<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $466,500\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13014\/WA\/Ocean-Shores\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ocean Shores, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13014\/WA\/Ocean-Shores\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ocean Shores, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a population of close to 7,100, Ocean Shores is a charming coastal town to live in. There are plenty of beaches to explore &#8211; Ocean Shores Beach, North Jetty, and Pacific Beach. If you find yourself <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/WA\/Ocean-Shores\/6\/13014\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving to Ocean Shores<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure to hike the Damon Point Trail, grab a meal at a local restaurant, or play a round of golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Port Angeles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $387,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14339\/WA\/Port-Angeles\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Port Angeles, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14339\/WA\/Port-Angeles\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Port Angeles, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A charming and historic city in Northwestern Washington is Port Angeles. The city has amazing beaches such as Harborview Park and Hollywood Beach, perfect for a picnic. Living in Port Angeles, be sure to hike the Peabody Creek Trail at the start of the Olympic National Park, check out the pier and all of the local shops and cafes, and take the ferry to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.ca\/bc\/vancouver\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoria, BC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Port-Townsend-WA-GettyImages.jpg\" alt=\"aerial view of port townsend_Getty\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Port-Townsend-WA-GettyImages.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Port-Townsend-WA-GettyImages-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Port-Townsend-WA-GettyImages-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Port-Townsend-WA-GettyImages-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Port-Townsend-WA-GettyImages-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Port-Townsend-WA-GettyImages-1122x630.jpg 1122w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Port-Townsend-WA-GettyImages-534x300.jpg 534w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Port Townsend<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $613,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14459\/WA\/Port-Townsend\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Port Townsend, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14459\/WA\/Port-Townsend\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Port Townsend, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just about 10,300 people live in Port Townsend where you&#8217;ll find beaches like Fort Worden State Park and North Beach County Park. Other attractions in Port Townsend include exploring the historic sites at Fort Worden Historical State Park, strolling through the downtown area to check out the charming Victorian style homes, or taking a boat charter on the water.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10: Poulsbo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$750,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1,125\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14495\/WA\/Poulsbo\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poulsbo, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/14495\/WA\/Poulsbo\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poulsbo, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This coastal town of Poulsbo has a population of 11,900 and there are lots of beaches to spend time outside at, like Liberty Bay Waterfront Park. Poulsbo is also known by its nickname, \u201cLittle Norway,\u201d so you\u2019ll find lots of Norwegian-style buildings throughout the area. There are also plenty of activities to explore during your free time, like spending some time at Liberty Bay Waterfront Park and checking out all the nearby cafes and shops, exploring Poulsbo&#8217;s Fish Park, and hiking the Dogfish Creek Trail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-85049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/san-juan-islands-WA.jpg\" alt=\"beach on san juan island in washington\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/san-juan-islands-WA.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/san-juan-islands-WA-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/san-juan-islands-WA-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/san-juan-islands-WA-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/san-juan-islands-WA-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/san-juan-islands-WA-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/san-juan-islands-WA-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#11: San Juan Islands<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $790,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30872\/WA\/San-Juan-Island\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Juan Islands, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/30872\/WA\/San-Juan-Island\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Juan Islands, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The San Juan Islands are an archipelago comprising 172 islands and reefs &#8211; and there are plenty of coastal towns you may want to call home. From Friday Harbor and Lopez Island to Orcas Island, there are countless places to check out whether you&#8217;re looking for a quiet village or a lively port city. There are also numerous beaches like Eagle Cove Beach, Fourth of July Beach, Jackson Beach, Reuben Tarte County Beach, and South Beach. The San Juan Islands have about 17,800 inhabitants and you&#8217;ll find many other activities to do like exploring San Juan Island National Historical Park, checking out downtown Friday Harbor, or hopping on the ferry to Canada or one of the other nearby islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#12: Sequim<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $471,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16252\/WA\/Sequim\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sequim, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16252\/WA\/Sequim\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sequim, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of beaches in Sequim, great for a day outside, like Sequim Bay State Park. If you&#8217;re looking for a different activity, be sure to check out all the shops and cafes in downtown Sequim, visit the Purple Haze Lavender Farm, and enjoy a meal by the water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#13: Westport<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $599,000\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19593\/WA\/Westport\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westport, WA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/19593\/WA\/Westport\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westport, WA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide that Westport is the right coastal town in Washington, there are plenty of beachfront spots to visit, like Westport Light State Park. In this town of 28,100 people, you can also check out the views from the Westport Viewing Tower, take a fishing charter, or visit the Westport Light State Park. There are also plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/lakes-in-washington-to-live-on\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">lakes in Washington to live on<\/a> if you&#8217;re looking to live by the water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note, this list is not comprehensive of all the beach towns in Washington. Median home sale price data from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during June 2023. Average rental data from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> June 2023. Population data sourced from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With beach cities like Anacortes and Bellingham, Washington has some of the best places to live. 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