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Titlow Beach is a cool spot in Tacoma, Washington, USA. You can find it right next to Puget Sound, with awesome views of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. It's a fun place with a beach, a park, and even a water play area! All these cool spots are managed by Metro Parks Tacoma, which takes care of parks in the city. There are also two restaurants, a small boardwalk, and it's a popular place for scuba diving if you like exploring underwater.

History of Titlow Beach

Titlow Beach has an interesting past! Back in 1903, a local lawyer named Aaron R. Titlow bought the land. He built a fancy hotel there called the Hotel Hesperides, which was a popular place for people to stay and relax. The hotel was open until 1923.

A few years later, in 1926, the park district bought the hotel. In the 1930s, during a time called the WPA (which was a government program to create jobs during the Great Depression), the hotel building was updated.

Something really unique happened at Titlow Beach in 1963: they held octopus wrestling championships! It sounds wild, right?

The old hotel building, sometimes called the lodge, was used as a home for park staff until 1990. It got another big update in 2011. In 2013, the old swimming pool was replaced with the fun water play area you see there today.

What to Do at Titlow Beach

Titlow Beach is a great place to visit with lots to do:

  • Relax on the Beach: Enjoy the sandy and rocky beach along Puget Sound.
  • Explore the Park: There's a big park area perfect for playing or having a picnic.
  • Splash in the Water Play Area: Kids love the water play area, especially on a warm day.
  • Walk the Boardwalk: Take a stroll on the small boardwalk and enjoy the views.
  • Go Scuba Diving: If you're into underwater adventures, Titlow Beach is a popular spot for scuba diving.
  • Eat and Enjoy the View: There are two restaurants where you can grab a bite and look out at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Images for kids

  • Titlow Beach Pano Small

    360° panorama of Titlow Beach Park. This photograph features the Titlow Beach, ruins of an old ferry terminal, and the Tacoma Narrows Bridges.

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