About the Jetty

First off – let’s make sure you’re familiar with Jetty Island. It’s a two-mile-long, human-made island that acts as a ‘breakwater’ for the Port of Everett Marina. Besides its functional purpose, it's also an excellent beach. True story, it’s probably one of Washington’s best beaches, and the water is pretty warm because it’s shallow.

Visiting the Jetty is a little like stepping back in time –  there are no cars, no electricity, and no running water –  so you’ll want to prepare accordingly.

Getting There

Between July 5 and the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, a ferry transports beachcombers from the Port of Everett to Jetty Island. 

Seasonal ferry service runs five days a week, 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The ferry departs from and returns to Jetty Landing off 10^th Street and West Marine View Drive at the Port of Everett waterfront.

Ferry rides to the island are available by online reservation only. The roundtrip cost is $3-$5 (plus taxes and fees) per person. Children ages 2 and younger ride free but still require a reservation. You also have the option to book reservations for your return once you arrive island-side (available on a first-come, first-served basis).

During low tide, the ferry may depart from and/or return to North A-Dock, which is a short walk from the Jetty Landing parking lot. Call 360-805-6708 or e-mail jetty.island@snoco.org from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday to request special accommodations for mobility.

Parking is available at Jetty Landing Park.

As a safety precaution, only five strollers and carts are allowed per trip on the foot ferry. Admittance of your cart or stroller will be decided on a first-come, first-served basis. Wheelchairs and other mobility aids are not restricted by this policy.

During the off-season, Jetty is open to anyone who can get there. So, if you have your own boat, all aboard! Kayak, canoe or paddleboard out for some serious summer fun. Anytime is a good time to visit Everett’s Jetty Island, but if you can swing it, the best times are sunny weekdays at low tide. The beach tends to be a little quieter and the water is super warm as it comes back in from low tide. The sandy beaches stretch for two miles, so you’ll have plenty of space to spread out and have fun.

Pro tips

• Remember to pack all your beachy essentials
• Check out these tips and considerations so your trip to the island is one to remember
• There are ghost shrimp hard at work on the island creating their burrows which can cause unexpected sinking when walking on exposed mud at low tides. Please be cautious! 
• Learn more in the Jetty Island FAQs

HAVE FUN!