This is a place rich with history, where children and their education are still paramount, where firefighters hide thousands of eggs at Easter and ride through the streets dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas. It is one of the oldest, most established communities in the relatively new city of Shoreline. Meanwhile, Innis Arden stretches along the water just south of Richmond Beach, and has about the same number of residents. But unlike its neighbor to the north, Innis Arden is not likely to grow. Its vacant lots have all been sold.
Restrictive covenants govern.
Most of the houses were built in the 1950s, and new construction has largely been confined to modifying or tearing down small homes, then erecting more expansive structures in their place. The Shoreline School District serves both Innis Arden and Richmond Beach, and is a big draw for young families. Its strong academic and extracurricular programs are enhanced by solid parental and community support. Students of all ages spend much of their free time at school or community-based sporting events. The community, once famous for its strawberry crop and now home to numerous artists and musicians, has steadily grown and changed.