Where is Shoreline, Washington, USA?

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Where is Shoreline Located? - Shoreline is a city located in the King County of Washington, United States. Shoreline lies between 33.1983388 Degrees North latitudes and 96.6389342 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Shoreline, Washington

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Where is Shoreline Located?

Shoreline is a city located in the King County of Washington, United States. Shoreline lies between 33.1983388 Degrees North latitudes and 96.6389342 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Shoreline city is 58608 people and the city has a total area of 11.63 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Shoreline, Washington Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityShoreline
CountyKing County
StateWashington
State CapitalOlympia
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude47.7557° N
Longitude122.3415° W
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Land Area (sq mi)11.70
Water Area (sq mi)0.03
Total Area (sq mi)11.73
Population (2020 Census)58,608
Population Density (per sq mi)5,009.2
ZIP Codes98133, 98155, 98177
Area Code206, 564
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST), UTC−8
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT), UTC−7
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code5363990
Congressional District1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Shoreline

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameSeattle-Tacoma International Airport provides major commercial air service.
IATA CodeSEA
PortPort of Seattle provides regional marine transportation access.
Major HighwaysInterstate 5, State Route 99, State Route 522, and Interstate 405 nearby
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service is available from Seattle King Street Station.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceKing County Metro and Sound Transit provide regional bus and rail connections.
  • Interstate 5 connects Shoreline with Seattle, Everett, and communities throughout the Puget Sound region.
  • State Route 99 provides local north-south access through Shoreline and surrounding areas.
  • State Route 522 connects Shoreline with Lake Forest Park, Bothell, and northeastern King County.
  • Sound Transit Link light rail service connects Shoreline with Seattle and regional destinations.

Top Places to Visit in Shoreline, Washington

Landmark NameType
Shoreline Historical MuseumMuseum
Hamlin ParkPark
Richmond Beach Saltwater ParkBeach and Park
Shoreview ParkPark
Paramount School ParkPark
Echo Lake ParkLake and Recreation Area
Interurban TrailRecreation Trail
North City Historic DistrictHistoric Area
Puget SoundNatural Attraction
Richmond BeachBeach

Driving Distances from Shoreline, Washington to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
SeattleWashington1020 min
EdmondsWashington815 min
Lake Forest ParkWashington510 min
BothellWashington1525 min
BellevueWashington2035 min
EverettWashington3040 min
TacomaWashington4555 min
OlympiaWashington851 hr 30 min
BellinghamWashington901 hr 40 min
PortlandOregon1803 hr

Colleges and Universities near Shoreline, Washington

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Shoreline Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer programs, technology, healthcare, and workforce training
University of WashingtonPublicUniversityResearch, medicine, engineering, and academic programs
North Seattle CollegePublicCommunity CollegeProfessional education and career programs
Seattle UniversityPrivateUniversityLaw, business, nursing, and liberal arts programs

Waterbodies in Shoreline, Washington

Puget Sound, Echo Lake, Ronald Bog, Lake Washington, and nearby coastal waterways

Golf Courses near Shoreline, Washington

Jackson Park Golf Course, Nile Golf Course, Interbay Golf Center, Broadmoor Golf Club

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Shoreline, Washington

Landmark NameType
Richmond Beach Saltwater ParkBeach and Park
Shoreline Historical MuseumMuseum
Hamlin ParkPark
Shoreview ParkPark
Echo Lake ParkLake and Recreation Area
Interurban TrailRecreation Trail
North City Historic DistrictHistoric Area
Richmond BeachBeach
Puget SoundNatural Attraction
Seattle WaterfrontWaterfront Attraction

Waterbodies in Shoreline, Washington

Puget Sound, Echo Lake, Ronald Bog, Lake Washington, and nearby coastal waterways

Golf Courses near Shoreline, Washington

Jackson Park Golf Course, Nile Golf Course, Interbay Golf Center, Broadmoor Golf Club

Shoreline, Washington — Key Historical Facts

  • Shoreline developed as a suburban community north of Seattle during the 20th century.
  • The area was originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples of the Puget Sound region before European settlement.
  • Shoreline was incorporated as a city in 1995 after residents voted for cityhood.
  • The community grew around transportation routes, residential neighborhoods, and access to Seattle employment centers.
  • Shoreline is known for its parks, waterfront areas, trails, and connection to the greater Seattle metropolitan region.

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