45th Avenue West Street End provides hand-carry beach access in Magnolia along Puget Sound. The street terminates at the water, creating a neighborhood launch point for kayaks and small watercraft.
Kayaking launches from the street-end beach into Puget Sound's protected waters along Magnolia's western shore. Paddleboarding offers standup exploration with Olympic Mountain views across the sound. The hand-carry designation accommodates kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and small boats carried to the water. Beachcombing reveals shells, beach glass, driftwood, and smooth rocks along the shoreline. Tide pooling exposes starfish, anemones, crabs, and intertidal life during low tides. Wildlife watching includes harbor seals, sea lions, bald eagles, great blue herons, and seabirds. Beach walking connects to other street-end access points along Magnolia's extensive waterfront. Views capture ferries, cargo ships, and sailboats crossing Puget Sound. The quiet neighborhood setting provides peaceful water access. Discovery Park nearby offers trails and additional beach opportunities. Parking requires following residential street regulations.
Magnolia restaurants include Red Mill Burgers, Pink Salt Peruvian fusion, Nikos Gyros, Mura Asian Eatery, Serendipity Café, Mulleady's Irish Pub, Damoori Kitchen, and Maggie Bluffs with waterfront views. Interbay breweries near Fishermen's Terminal include Dirty Couch Brewing, Bizarre Brewing, and Figurehead.
