Shoreline, WA
Music connected to Shoreline
About Shoreline
- • Kenny G, the famous saxophonist, graduated from Shorecrest High School.
- • The clothing company Zumiez started as a single store in a Shoreline shopping mall.
- • Highway 99's development spurred growth, connecting Shoreline to Seattle and Everett.
- • Paramount Park once housed a ski jump, a surprising winter recreation feature.
- • Post-World War II housing booms transformed Shoreline from rural to suburban.
- • Named for its location along Puget Sound's shoreline, it incorporated in 1995.
- • With over 58,000 residents, it's larger than many Washington state cities.
- • At 500 feet, the elevation provides great views of Puget Sound and the Olympics.
- • Many residents work in healthcare, education, and professional services.
- • A tranquil, family-friendly place with a strong sense of community and connection.
- • The Seattle Kraken, playing nearby, debuted as an NHL team in 2021.
- • Shoreline Stadium hosted the semi-pro Seattle Cavaliers football team in the 1970s.