Alki Beach 'Seattle summer' joke

Alki Beach Park on Seattle's West Seattle shore is a popular beachfront park offering views across Elliott Bay to downtown Seattle and a sandy shore used for walking, sunbathing, and volleyball. Because clear sunny days can be infrequent in Seattle, locals commonly joke that visiting Alki Beach is when the city 'gets summer' or that tourists come expecting perpetual nice weather. The park is the site of many recreational activities and waterfront gatherings during warm months.