Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), located about 9.1 miles southwest of Tacoma, Washington, is primarily a U.S. military installation rather than a beach destination. It serves as a significant training and mobilization center, hosting various military units including the I Corps and the 62nd Airlift Wing. The base offers strategic access to deep-water ports like Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle for equipment deployment and features facilities such as Madigan Army Medical Center. However, it does not feature a beach or typical beach activities.
JBLM was formed by merging Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base in 2010, making it one of the largest military bases in the United States.
While there are no traditional beaches at JBLM, the surrounding area provides diverse environments, including forests and prairies, but for beach-related activities, one might have to visit nearby Puget Sound beaches or lakes.