Alki Beach Junkyard

Alki Beach Junkyard is a local Puget Sound dive site near Seattle, characterized by a man-made debris field from former industrial activity. The lot of scattered wreckage and metal structures sits in shallow coastal waters, typically a calm entry with moderate visibility. It’s commonly explored by shore divers, often with a current-free approach and a straightforward swim to the debris field. Expect a mix of metallic artifacts, broken pilings, and submerged items resting along a sandy bottom. The site is best suited for students and recreational divers familiar with urban/coastal environments. Marine life includes common Puget Sound species such as rockfish, lingcod, starfish, crabs, and abundant schooling fish in the surrounding area.