Sara's guidebook for Vashon
Sightseeing
Biking on Vashon is a great way to see the island but Vashon is hilly! I highly recommen E-Bikes rental as an alternative!
14 locals recommend
Vashon Adventures: E-Bike & Camping
17816 Vashon Highway SouthwestBiking on Vashon is a great way to see the island but Vashon is hilly! I highly recommen E-Bikes rental as an alternative!
what used to be a gravel pit is now transformed into a gorgeous marine park. Lots of trails and vistas. Tables at the top for lunch time and to watch wildlife. Or walk to the bottom and tour the beach. Look for animal prints: otters, coyotes, racoons and birds all leave their prints. If you come upon wildlife be sure to give animals lots of room for your and their safety.
28 locals recommend
Maury Island Marine Park
what used to be a gravel pit is now transformed into a gorgeous marine park. Lots of trails and vistas. Tables at the top for lunch time and to watch wildlife. Or walk to the bottom and tour the beach. Look for animal prints: otters, coyotes, racoons and birds all leave their prints. If you come upon wildlife be sure to give animals lots of room for your and their safety.
Everyone visits this beautiful lighthouse. It is often windy but full of wildlife, a gorgeous coastline and trails to enjoy.
45 locals recommend
Point Robinson Park
3705 SW Point Robinson RdEveryone visits this beautiful lighthouse. It is often windy but full of wildlife, a gorgeous coastline and trails to enjoy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pastries and vegetarian dishes. The bar is cozy and the Black Cat Cabaret is always busy with performances of all stripe. Really sweet back patio on sunny days.
Music is always happening at Snappies! And always an art show to ponder with a drink in hand be it coffee or a something stronger.
74 locals recommend
Snapdragon
17817 Vashon Hwy SWGreat pastries and vegetarian dishes. The bar is cozy and the Black Cat Cabaret is always busy with performances of all stripe. Really sweet back patio on sunny days.
Music is always happening at Snappies! And always an art show to ponder with a drink in hand be it coffee or a something stronger.
The Ruby Brink
17526 Vashon Hwy SWGreat farm to table food and superb bar!
Bramble House
17123 Vashon Hwy SWEntertainment & Activities
VCA is a half mile from Genrose Cottage. Check their schedule for upcoming events from plays, dance performance and lots of music.
44 locals recommend
Koch Gallery - Vashon Center for the Arts
19704 Vashon Hwy SWVCA is a half mile from Genrose Cottage. Check their schedule for upcoming events from plays, dance performance and lots of music.
Who knows it might be raining, but our little theatre is a treasure! Built in 1947. The Island’s Only Cinema House.
Vashon Theatre is a family owned and operated movie theatre on Vashon Island, WA. We show first run films, streaming events from around the globe, live comedy & concerts, and community events. We serve local beer, wine & cider and offer a huge assortment of treats and candy. Did we mention that we pop some really delicious Non-GMO popcorn and top it off with REAL butter?!
30 locals recommend
Vashon Theatre
17723 Vashon Hwy SWWho knows it might be raining, but our little theatre is a treasure! Built in 1947. The Island’s Only Cinema House.
Vashon Theatre is a family owned and operated movie theatre on Vashon Island, WA. We show first run films, streaming events from around the globe, live comedy & concerts, and community events. We serve local beer, wine & cider and offer a huge assortment of treats and candy. Did we mention that we pop some really delicious Non-GMO popcorn and top it off with REAL butter?!
Parks & Nature
Always bring a warm jacket and keep an eye out for eagles, seals and orcas! This 10-acre waterside park features a sandy beach, a lighthouse, scenic trails & picnic tables.
45 locals recommend
Point Robinson Park
3705 SW Point Robinson RdAlways bring a warm jacket and keep an eye out for eagles, seals and orcas! This 10-acre waterside park features a sandy beach, a lighthouse, scenic trails & picnic tables.
Located in the center of Vashon Island, Island Center Forest is a 363-acre working forest and nature preserve . Island Center Forest features various forest stands, the Mukai Pond and Meadowlake wetlands. Island Center Forest provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including more than 70 bird species. There are more than nine miles of trails that are used by hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers. The wetlands are popular for bird watching and wildlife photography.
33 locals recommend
Island Center Forest 188th Trailhead
10612 SW 188th StLocated in the center of Vashon Island, Island Center Forest is a 363-acre working forest and nature preserve . Island Center Forest features various forest stands, the Mukai Pond and Meadowlake wetlands. Island Center Forest provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including more than 70 bird species. There are more than nine miles of trails that are used by hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers. The wetlands are popular for bird watching and wildlife photography.
This gem of a trail encircles serene Fisher Pond. The trail does not allow dogs , horses or bikes so it really is peaceful. The trails are well maintained. Look carefully and you will see a marvel of fern, fungus and other beautiful plant life as well as a wide variety of birds.
6 locals recommend
Fisher Pond
This gem of a trail encircles serene Fisher Pond. The trail does not allow dogs , horses or bikes so it really is peaceful. The trails are well maintained. Look carefully and you will see a marvel of fern, fungus and other beautiful plant life as well as a wide variety of birds.
Dockton Park
9500 SW Dock StArts & Culture
Acquaint yourself with our island's history. This museum is curated by a dedicated group of local historians showcasing an array of artifacts in a onetime church building right in town.
12 locals recommend
Vashon Maury Island Heritage
10105 SW Bank RdAcquaint yourself with our island's history. This museum is curated by a dedicated group of local historians showcasing an array of artifacts in a onetime church building right in town.
Koch Gallery - Vashon Center for the Arts
19704 Vashon Hwy SWShopping
Kronos is a store full of interesting, beautiful , intriguing items from all over the world. Any major city would love this little store but it is right here on Vashon! It is my favorite shop!
13 locals recommend
Kronos
17610 Vashon Hwy SWKronos is a store full of interesting, beautiful , intriguing items from all over the world. Any major city would love this little store but it is right here on Vashon! It is my favorite shop!
This is a marvelous flower shop! But they also sell an amazing assortment of potted plants, candles and hand made goods from island crafters that you will want to take home ! It is a very fun shop to explore and enjoy.
6 locals recommend
Herban Bloom
17600 Vashon Hwy SWThis is a marvelous flower shop! But they also sell an amazing assortment of potted plants, candles and hand made goods from island crafters that you will want to take home ! It is a very fun shop to explore and enjoy.
GIRAFFE "Weaving Together Beauty & Justice"
17626 Vashon Hwy SWVashon's oldest health food market. Worth a visit for sure and in the same building as the Roasterie!
30 locals recommend
Minglement
19529 Vashon Hwy SWVashon's oldest health food market. Worth a visit for sure and in the same building as the Roasterie!
Essentials
Vashon Thriftway
9740 SW Bank RdThriftway has just about anything a visitor could want!
What can I say?! If you get caught in a deluge while hiking in Island Center Forest (it could happen) then you might want to take your muddy duds to Suds Laundromat. While your laundry is washing , you can hang out at Rock Island Pub And Pizza, just a couple doors south.
Suds Laundromat
17318 Vashon Hwy SWWhat can I say?! If you get caught in a deluge while hiking in Island Center Forest (it could happen) then you might want to take your muddy duds to Suds Laundromat. While your laundry is washing , you can hang out at Rock Island Pub And Pizza, just a couple doors south.