6 Incredible Beach Homes For Sale In Washington

UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA - Summer in Western Washington begins today. Temperatures will steadily rise over the next few days until we hit the 90s this weekend. So ditch your burned lawn or un-air conditioned apartment and head to the beach.

While you're there, maybe check out a home for sale so you can stay by the water permanently. Check out these six beautiful beach-side homes for sale now:

• Address: 1803 E Day Island Blvd W, University Place, Washington (pictured above)
• Price: $1,098,000
• Square Feet: 2366
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 3 Baths
• Built: 1940
• Features: Day Island wtrfrt/view home completely remodeled in 2012. 2,366 +/- sq.ft. Major liv. spaces located on the upper flr to maximize views w/mstr & guest rm on main for convenience. Elevator takes you up to liv/din/kit w/an open beam, tongue & groove cedar ceiling & Brazilian cherry hrdwd flrs. Chef's kit. w/high-end appls, cast iron under counter sink & limestone counters. Relax & take in the views from the covered patio & multiple decks. Close to Day Island Yacht Harbor and public access to beach

$375,000 - 12 Grove St, Bay Center, WA - For half the price of a non-waterfront home in the Seattle area, you can get a huge home overlooking Willapa Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

$775,000 - 34718 Pilot Point Rd NE, Kingston, WA - Gaze out at Puget Sound from this hilltop perch near Hansville and laugh at all the people back on the Seattle side of the sound who, presumably, don't have such good views.

$160,000 - 271 Puffin Ln, Orcas Island, WA - A rustic retreat along the shores of Orcas Island for $160,000? You don't need Oprah-level opulence to enjoy the beauty of the San Juan Islands.

$1,888,000 - 5275 Watauga Beach Dr E, Port Orchard, WA - OK, so sometimes you might want to dream about something more opulent. This Port Orchard manse comes with 215 feet of beach.

$179,900 - 160 Vista Ln, Sekiu, WA - For pure Pacific Ocean pleasure, check out this Sekiu home located northwest of the Olympic National Park. It comes with access to a community beach with views of the Straight of Juan De Fuca - and Canada!

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.