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North Beach/Blue Ridge

Take in wide views of Puget Sound and the Olympics from North Beach/Blue Ridge, a quiet residential corner of northwest Seattle with its own neighborhood park. Golden Gardens and Carkeek Park are both within easy reach.

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Frequently asked questions

North Beach/Blue Ridge is in northwest Seattle, bounded by Puget Sound on the west, Carkeek Park on the north, and 12th Ave NW on the east. Loyal Heights and Crown Hill lie to the south.

Yes. North Beach Park is a city park at 8999 24th Ave NW, about half a mile from Golden Gardens Park and Soundview Playfield.

Blue Ridge is governed by a homeowners association with significant architectural restrictions. City records also list Blue Ridge Circle and Blue Ridge Place as small open spaces there.

North Beach falls within 98117, a ZIP code it shares with Loyal Heights and Crown Hill.

About North Beach/Blue Ridge

High ground above Puget Sound opens onto long views of the water and the Olympic Peninsula in this quiet corner of the city's northwest. North Beach, Seattle's residential neighborhood paired with Blue Ridge, stretches from the Sound east to 12th Ave NW, with Carkeek Park along its northern edge. Come for those sweeping views, a small city park and easy trips to larger shoreline parks nearby.

Finding North Beach/Blue Ridge on the Map

The neighborhood sits on the high ground above the water, just north of Loyal Heights. Head south and you reach Crown Hill, while Greenwood lies beyond the eastern edge at 12th Ave NW, and Broadview is close by as well.

Carkeek Park caps the area to the north, and Puget Sound runs along the entire western boundary. Addresses here use the 98117 ZIP code, which the neighborhood shares with Loyal Heights and Crown Hill.

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Why Come to North Beach Seattle

The outlook is the reason to come. From many spots, the view sweeps across Puget Sound to the Olympic Peninsula, so take your time and let the walk unfold at an easy pace. This is a neighborhood of homes rather than shops, better suited to a quiet stroll than a busy day out.

Blue Ridge and Its Design Rules

Blue Ridge has its own homeowners association, which enforces significant architectural restrictions, and that helps explain the consistent look you will notice as you wander. City records also list two small open spaces here, Blue Ridge Circle and Blue Ridge Place.

Parks and Green Space Nearby

North Beach Park

Start at North Beach Park, at 8999 24th Ave NW, the neighborhood's own city park. Golden Gardens Park and Soundview Playfield are each roughly half a mile away, so you can string several green spaces together in a single outing. For more ideas, browse our guide to Seattle parks.

A Long-Running Community Garden

Just to the south, at 25th Ave NW and NW 85th St, the Ballard P-Patch has been a City of Seattle community garden since 1976, with 94 plots packed into 18,000 square feet. Find out more on our Ballard P-Patch page.

Planning Your Visit

Pair a stroll through North Beach with time at Golden Gardens or Carkeek Park, where you can reach the shoreline. Before you set out, check Seattle Parks and Recreation for current park hours and any closures. When you are ready to explore beyond this corner of the city, dip into our roundups of Seattle neighborhoods and things to do in Seattle.

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