Guidebook for Vashon
Food Scene
Cafe Luna
9924 SW Bank RdGreat coffee, snacks and sandwiches, casual atmosphere, wifi
May Kitchen + Bar
17614 Vashon Hwy SWNamed best Thai food in Seattle! http://www.maykitchen.com
Stop by for a coffee, rest on the patio, and then walk around the Burton Loop or into the Burton Forest.
24 locals recommend
Burton Coffee Stand
23925 Vashon Hwy SWStop by for a coffee, rest on the patio, and then walk around the Burton Loop or into the Burton Forest.
Essentials
Grocery shopping, general merchandise, deli for sandwiches or take out hot food
61 locals recommend
Vashon Thriftway
9740 SW Bank RdGrocery shopping, general merchandise, deli for sandwiches or take out hot food
Entertainment & Activities
Vashon Library
17210 Vashon Hwy SWBig new light-filled library, wonderful section for children
Southwest Lisabuela Road
Southwest Lisabuela RoadA great small beach for picnics and exploring the tidal zone. Kids love it.
10-2 on Saturdays April-October for organic, island-grown produce, local crafts, bakery items, lunches. http://vigavashon.org/farmers-crafters/
25 locals recommend
Vashon
10-2 on Saturdays April-October for organic, island-grown produce, local crafts, bakery items, lunches. http://vigavashon.org/farmers-crafters/
Twenty-three acres with playground, hiking trails, picnic areas, restrooms, swimming beach, boat launch and moorage, and parking.
25 locals recommend
Dockton Park
9500 SW Dock StTwenty-three acres with playground, hiking trails, picnic areas, restrooms, swimming beach, boat launch and moorage, and parking.
Ober Park
17130 Vashon Hwy SWPlayground for the kids.
Check out all the Vashon Parks at http://www.vashonparks.org
Sightseeing
Trails to hike, bike and ride horses. Picnic tables. http://www.vashonparks.org
33 locals recommend
Island Center Forest 188th Trailhead
10612 SW 188th StTrails to hike, bike and ride horses. Picnic tables. http://www.vashonparks.org
Shopping
Vashon Island Roasterie for coffee, and snacks, grocery store for organic foods and herbal supplements. Just plain fun to browse. Sit on the porch, watch the world go by. http://www.minglement.co
30 locals recommend
Minglement
19529 Vashon Hwy SWVashon Island Roasterie for coffee, and snacks, grocery store for organic foods and herbal supplements. Just plain fun to browse. Sit on the porch, watch the world go by. http://www.minglement.co
Everything Else
Nice trails through the forest, great for easy hike. Jensen Point watersports at the SE end for kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals. Picnic tables and grassy lawn http://www.vashonwatersports.com
7 locals recommend
Burton Acres Park
Nice trails through the forest, great for easy hike. Jensen Point watersports at the SE end for kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals. Picnic tables and grassy lawn http://www.vashonwatersports.com
Walk on the beach by the lighthouse. Take a picnic to watch the sunset or see Mt. Rainier. You might spot orcas.
45 locals recommend
Point Robinson Park
3705 SW Point Robinson RdWalk on the beach by the lighthouse. Take a picnic to watch the sunset or see Mt. Rainier. You might spot orcas.
Access 1/4 mi W on 156th down a gorgeous trek through the forest along the ridge then descending to become a path along the creek’s edge until it empties into the beach estuary at Fern Cove
Shingle Mill Creek
Access 1/4 mi W on 156th down a gorgeous trek through the forest along the ridge then descending to become a path along the creek’s edge until it empties into the beach estuary at Fern Cove
Arts & Culture
Lots of events on Vashon. Go to http://www.vashonevents.com
44 locals recommend
Koch Gallery - Vashon Center for the Arts
19704 Vashon Hwy SWLots of events on Vashon. Go to http://www.vashonevents.com