Jetty Island

Love love love! I’m not really a beach person at all but Jetty Island was awesome! We stayed from 12 – 5 and thought maybe we would be too bored but we weren’t. We walked about 5 min down the beach and found a nice quiet spot to put our blankets and coolers. The ocean is warm and shallow. The beach doesn’t have a bunch of pebbly rocks like so many other ones. It’s full of sand. I would highly recommend!!!

This is a terrible, awful place. Nothing good happens here. Stay far far away! Don’t come here with your crowds and garbage and noise. Don’t expect any fun. Head down to Seattle. Yeah, that’s an awesome place!

excellent for windsurfing and kiting!

This place is GREAT. Seriously I wish I could have come here more this summer. I’m surprised more people haven’t heard of this place, but at the same time I’d like to keep it that way.
The sand here is great. Soft, not rocky or slimey, unlike most Washington beaches. Super clear water, and you can walk really far out and still only have the water go up to your waist. There isn’t any shade here so don’t forget your sunscreen, and bring an umbrella if you need to. There is also only one bathroom on the island so be prepared for the trek back or maybe find a beach spot thats not far away if you have little kids. Its also basically a fancy port-​o-​potty so don’t expect anything luxurious. It stinks but its better than nothing. You also need to pack whatever sort of food or water you’re going to need for the day. I suggest making this a day trip, since it is a little bit of work to just stay for an hour or so.
Parking costs about 3 dollars and then you take a free 2 minute little ferry over to the island. I would suggest donating though because its pretty cool that this is free. On a nice day you’re gonna want to get here early. Boat tickets get claimed pretty fast, we’ve showed up at noon before and the next available boat was at like 4.
This is a really great spot if you don’t mind packing all of your snacks and drinks for the day. Its pretty laid back and the beach and water are great. Be prepared to have to run by the ferry’s schedule not your own, and don’t forget your sunscreen!

Great place for families and kids! We got there early and took the first ferry out. Coming back was no hassle either and we left a donation in the cash box. Bring something to shade your party though (beach tent, canopy chair)! Water is warm, not too deep and crystal clear. Perfect for a tube or noodle. Bathrooms right on the island when you get off the ferry and water for sale for a 1 $ are the only facilities. A great way to spend a day!

great lazy day fun, and best of all — free! will check the tide schedule next time. also, the seaweed was a bit much, but it won’t stop us from returning!

Soft sandy beach, warm shallow water, did I say WARM?
This is a wonderful place to spend relaxing time with family and friends. We went on a beautiful sunny Sunday, the line-​up for the ferry started to build up by noon, but the island wasn’t over crowded and you’d be able to enjoy nature in a relaxing and unhurried way. Go!

We are absolutely in LOVE with Jetty Island! Sad we did not know about it sooner! Fun for EVERYONE! We will def be back and SUPPORTING Jetty Island!

Jetty Island is awesome.
It’s awesome in all weather, seriously. Bundle up and head out there on the ferry when no one else is brave enough and you are in for a treat.
And here’s where this place get’s extra steller — the events. Nature walks! puppet shows!
Take your kids, take your significant other, take yourself.

jetty Island Gay Days, this place is great! Yay! I’m a fan.

We went here with some friends and our kids. True hidden treasure and we will be going back. Free cute/​short ferry ride. Enjoy the park for only $ 3 parking. Nice sandy beaches to make sand castles and wade in the water. It was a bit crowded on the weekend day we went. Beach is very clean and great view. Really enjoyed it.

So pretty. So clean!
Free super cute ferry or hitch a ride on a boat. Great skimboarding, kiting, paddle boarding, beach combing.
Great park and only $ 3 for parking to use it.
Come enjoy!

A great public park right off the somewhat industrialized shores of Everett – but, as others have noted, it’s a great place to soak up the sun and the fresh salt air. Plenty of parking, ultra-​easy to get to, and tons of room everywhere for people to roam, set up a cooler and chairs, and relax. Great for young families.

Pros:
~Great for swimming – The warmest water by far in the Puget Sound.
~Beaches are 100% soft sand – no sharp rocks or slimy seaweed piles
~Consistent wind patterns great for kite surfing and sailing
~Free ferry from marina.
~Peaceful – no buildings on island except on the dock
~Private – you can always walk and find a private part of beach even in the summer.
It’s funny that when I ask people from the Everett area if they have been to Jetty Island, most of them say no. It is a one of a kind spot in the Puget Sound. Where else do you see 30 people windsurfing and kite surfing? And yes the water is WARM. LOVE IT :)

Wanna a sunny beach, warm water, a safe place for kids — all for free? Then, Jetty Island is the place to be July & August. This is probably my most favorite place in Everett (second only to Forest Park).
A few tips before you go:
–Everett residents can reserve tickets in advance (a must for Sat. morning departures)
–there are NO facilities on the island, except a pit potty — bring everything you’ll need and please pack it back out with you
–come on a sunny day when the tide is high — the shallows keep the water a bath temperature and kids LOVE it

Cool place, but be sure to take lots of food, water and an umbrella. I say this because you may have to wait much longer than you want to get a place on the tiny boat, run by Argosy… surprise.
We waited an hour when we arrived on a weekday at 10:30am. Then we only could stay 30 minutes to catch the boat back or else wait 4 hours for the next available one.
It’s an interesting place — yes nature trails, water to play in. When we were there it was extremely low tide, so it would have been a 10 minute walk out to the water if we had done it.
It was pretty crowded. We won’t return. Once is enough. Fun to check out, but really there are lots of other non-​man made beaches in the area just as nice if not nicer.
Plus the boat ride is about 2 minutes. Then the walk out to the water from the boat about 8 – 10 minutes. Exhausting on a hot hot day in the summer.
But if you have never gone, go!

When the Ferry runs its a good Idea to travel down and get a pass for the time you want to go. On a nice day you may have to wait an hour or more if you dont get a pass early in the morning, like by 9:30 — 10:00 AM. Then you will have a choice of what time you want to get there. The beach is warm and sandy. The water is comfortable. Its great to watch the kite boarders who dont indanger any one. Bring food and water. as there is only snacks and small bottles of water for a buck. The nature walk was fun. Bring sunscreen. I learned the hard way.

I’m actually a little surprised this isn’t on Unilocal yet!
This little gem of the Northend should be shared!
Jetty island really does have something for everyone.
You take a small, free ferry ride and if you’ve never been there, you’re in for a treat.
Soft, sandy beaches. Warm, shallow water. Nature trails. Guided nature and sea life tours, amazing views. It’s a little mini «Long Beach» right here in Everett.
I recommend planning on staying the day. Bring the kids or the special someone, pack a picnic lunch, toss off your shoes and enjoy walking the beaches, collecting shells and taking in the beautiful sights.
It’s only open (with the free ferry) part of the year (Labor day was it’s closing weekend), but it is accessible by your own small boat in the area, the docks have ample moorage. Please check local rules if that’s allowed in the off season – or at least don’t mention me if you get in trouble.