The Kirkland Marina a place for summer fun on Lake Washington

Welcome to the Kirkland Marina, my favorite park in Kirkland. The marina has many attributes and activities that anyone can enjoy. Great restaurants, shopping boutiques, ice cream shops, and large parks that sit on the edge of Lake Washington are just a few highlights.

It's by far one of the most active always-moving parks. If you like boating, this is the place to do it, I mean the cost is inexpensive and you have easy access to Seattle by crossing Lake Washington.

Main entrance to Kirkland Marina. Condos on the right and and far back. You can pick up a summer boat cruise that will tour you around Lake Washington for under $20.00

The place to hang out and moor your boat. Most of the locals moor the boat and go into the local restaurants. Wide selection of food, Italian, Mexican, French, Seafood,, and good old hamburgers.

People hanging out and enjoying a cold Gilatto. The rocks are a great place to sit and feed small fish or baby ducks.

You can take your boat across Lake Washington and get to Seattle. You can see the Seattle skyline in the background. I like to water ski and sun bath in this particular spot.

Take a look at how people are enjoying their summer times in the high heat

Here are some of my favorite restaurants in downtown Kirkland...

1. Marina Park Grill - great seafood (view of lake)
2. Calabria - awesome Italian food (authentic Italia)
3. Hectors - best breakfast spot (big portions, low costs)
4. Ben & Jerry's ice cream - ice cream (children love it)
5. Cactus - Mexican food (fresh, fresh, fresh)
6. St. James Espresso - coffee shop (free wifi)
7. Cefiore - yogurt / smoothies (nothing like it)
8. The slip - burgers & fries (entertaining)

This really is a great place to come and hang out with loved ones on a nice hot summer day. Come on over and enjoy it first hand.