Best Kayak Spots in Seattle, WA
18 kayak spots compared · avg 4.5★ · updated October 2026
What kayak spots cost in Seattle, WA
18 listings do not publish a rate. Most kayak spots that withhold pricing quote on enquiry, so calling is usually faster than filling in a form.
Confirmed across Seattle, WA: 18 of 18 have launch and 9 of 18 have boat ramp. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.
Optimum Adventures is the highest-rated, at 5★ from 78 Google reviews.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 12 kayak spots in Seattle, WA.
| Name | Rating | Admission | Launch | Boat Ramp | Parking | Fishing | Crabbing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum Adventures | 5★(78) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Eddie Vine Boat Ramp | 4.9★(284) | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Lake Union | 4.8★(347) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Cove 3 | 4.8★(185) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Moss Bay | 4.7★(434) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Don Armeni Boat Ramp | 4.6★(1200) | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Ferdinand Street Boat Launch | 4.6★(136) | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Pontiac Bay | 4.6★(83) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| 32nd Avenue West Boat Launch | 4.6★(67) | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Magnuson Park Boat Launch | 4.5★(112) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Outdoor Emporium | 4.4★(1200) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Sunnyside Avenue North Boat Ramp | 4.4★(100) | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
All Kayak Spots in Seattle, WA
Optimum Adventures
5★ · 78 reviews
Eddie Vine Boat Ramp
4.9★ · 284 reviews
Lake Union
4.8★ · 347 reviews
Cove 3
4.8★ · 185 reviews
Moss Bay
4.7★ · 434 reviews
Don Armeni Boat Ramp
4.6★ · 1200 reviews
Ferdinand Street Boat Launch
4.6★ · 136 reviews
Pontiac Bay
4.6★ · 83 reviews
32nd Avenue West Boat Launch
4.6★ · 67 reviews
Magnuson Park Boat Launch
4.5★ · 112 reviews
Outdoor Emporium
4.4★ · 1200 reviews
Sunnyside Avenue North Boat Ramp
4.4★ · 100 reviews
Waterway 15 Path
4.3★ · 550 reviews
14th Avenue Northwest Boat Ramp
4.3★ · 113 reviews
Day Street Boat Ramp (Hand Launch Only)
4.2★ · 87 reviews
Kayak Launch
4★ · 1 reviews
Waterway 19 Canoe/Kayak Launch
Ramp 1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kayak spots are in Seattle, WA?
Seattle, WA has 18 active kayak spots listed in our directory.
What is the average rating for kayak spots in Seattle, WA?
The average Google rating across kayak spots in Seattle, WA is 4.5 stars.
What is the top-rated kayak spot in Seattle, WA?
Optimum Adventures is currently the highest-rated kayak spot in Seattle, WA.
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