Des Moines, WA is a waterfront community in the southwest corner of the Seattle Metropolitan area. Des Moines, Washington is on Puget Sound about half way between Seattle and Tacoma, WA.

Des Moines got its name from the first residents of Des Moines who were from Des Moines, Iowa. Des Moines has a population of around 29,000. Because of its location Des Moines has several waterfront parks.

Des Moines has a large marina locate right next to its historic small town downtown area. They have fishing piers and a boardwalk that look over Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the west.

Where is Des Moines?

The easiest way to get to Des Moines is to take Interstate-5 Exit 149 and drive west for about 2 mi. then turn right onto Marine View Drive. City center is in about 3 blocks.

A Little History

Des Moines, Washington was first settled by John Moore in 1872. The town was platted in 1889 and lots began to sell quickly. Soon the first school opened, followed by a post office and church. Puget Sound was a busy waterway with a ferry to Vashon Island providing easy access to canneries for the farmers produce.

Des Moines Beach Park

This beach, formerly called Covenant Beach, is the birthplace of Des Moines. It is part of the area that John Moore claimed in 1872 and a sawmill was operated here in the 1880’s. In 1931 the land was purchased by the North Pacific Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church who built the buildings that remain on site today. The 19-acre park offers such amenities as a play area, restrooms, picnicking, trails, a creek, beach, art and an historical site.

The park is located at 22030 Cliff Avenue South, Des Moines, WA.

The Marina

The City of Des Moines Marina is located on the East Passage of Puget Sound. It is a full service marina offering both wet and dry moorage for 840 vessels, including guest moorage. There are also bathrooms and showers at the marina.

Recommended Attractions

Antiques
See listed antiques below
Gift Shops
See listed gift shops below
Attractions

Museums

Parks & Gardens
Des Moines is a waterfront city facing Puget Sound. They have several parks. Visit the City’s Parks page. Des Moines Parks web site.	Saltwater State Park – 253-661-4956 25205 8^th Pl S, Des Moines, WA 98198 Visit the web site
Visitor Information
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce PO Box 98672 Des Moines, WA 98198 206-878-7000 No Website.	The City of Des Moines 21630 11^th Avenue South Suite A Des Moines, WA City Manager 206-870-6541 http://www.desmoineswa.gov/

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited nor recommend listed establishments

Antiques

Art Galleries

Art Collector’s Gallery – 206-878-8879

22307 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Village Frame & Gallery – 206-824-3068

22507 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Gift Shops/ Specialty Shops

Golf

Museums

Parks/Gardens

Furney’s Nursery - 206-878-8761 - http://www.furneysnursery.com/

21215 International Blvd, Des Moines, WA 98198

Quilting/Needlecrafts

All Points Yarn – 206-824-9276 – www.allpointsyarn.com.

21921 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Carriage Country Quilts – 206-878-9414 - http://www.carriagecountryquilts.com/

22214 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Scrapbooking/Crafts

All Scrapped Up – 206-824-5560 - http://www.allscrappedup.com/

22309 7^th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Theatres/Performing Arts

Des Moines Cinema – 206-878-1540 - http://www.desmoinescinema.com/

22333 Marine View Dr, Des Moines, WA 98198

Tours/Charters

Wine/Spirits

Corkycellars – 206-824-9462 - http://www.corkycellars.com/

22511 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198

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