Sunnyside Beach Park
Steilacoom, WA
Sunnyside Beach Park is a family picnic beach in Steilacoom with views of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, BBQ grills, picnic shelters, a playground, and a volleyball court. It sits right next to the railroad tracks, so some train noise comes with the territory.
A pleasant small-town beach with real bridge views, solid but not a marquee destination beyond the neighborhood.
How we score beachesNon-residents pay a flat daily parking fee, reported around five dollars; residents get a parking sticker instead.
A parking permit is required; non-residents pay a daily fee, residents use a sticker.
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