Des Moines, WA

Des Moines is a waterfront community on the shores of Puget Sound in South King County. Pronounced "De Moynz" ( as opposed to the silent "s" pronunciation of Des Moines, IA), this shoreline community has a picturesque boardwalk along the water and a small-town retail and shopping area nearby. With a population of 30,000, Des Moines combines quiet residential neighborhoods and lively retail districts. Redondo Beach, Woodmont, and Zenith are just some of the well-respected neighborhoods of Des Moines.