Shoreline

Shoreline is a city in King County, Washington, located between Seattle and Snohomish County boundaries. It stretches across land bordered by Puget Sound to the west and water to the east.

Settlement began in the Richmond Beach area in 1890, before rail service arrived a year later. The arrival of the Great Northern Railway brought growth and connected the region to surrounding areas.

The library serves as a gathering place where neighbors borrow books, attend events, and connect with each other. It reflects how residents spend their time and build community bonds.

The best way to explore is on foot or by bicycle through residential neighborhoods and local parks. The library and shopping areas are easily walkable, and main roads offer accessible parking and bus stops.

The name comes from the school district boundaries established in 1944, which stretched from shore to shore and line to line across the area. This unusual naming pattern shows how administrative divisions sometimes shape place names.

Location: King County

Inception: 1995

Elevation above the sea: 145 m

Shares border with: Edmonds, Seattle

Website: https://shorelinewa.gov

GPS coordinates: 47.75639,-122.33972

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40