Guidebook for Vashon
Food Scene
May Kitchen + Bar
17614 Vashon Hwy SWMaybe the best Thai food we've ever had. Make reservations!
Snapdragon
17817 Vashon Hwy SWFor our money, this is the best breakfast/bakery in the region.
The closest thing to Vashon's living room, but not the fastest service.
33 locals recommend
Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie
19529 Vashon Hwy SWThe closest thing to Vashon's living room, but not the fastest service.
This is Melissa's favorite coffee spot, right in the heart of Burton.
24 locals recommend
Burton Coffee Stand
23925 Vashon Hwy SWThis is Melissa's favorite coffee spot, right in the heart of Burton.
Vashon Island Baking Company
17506 Vashon Hwy SWWonderful bakery in town.
A Vashon mainstay with solid comfort food and a diverse menu.
66 locals recommend
The Hardware Store Restaurant
17601 Vashon Hwy SWA Vashon mainstay with solid comfort food and a diverse menu.
Gravy
17629 Vashon Hwy SWDelicious southern-inspired fare. Friday night is wing night!
Drinks & Nightlife
nashi orchards
25407 Wax Orchard Rd SWA more high-end cidery with tastings and bottles.
The classic Vashon cidery. $5 gets you a tasting and a souvenir glass.
13 locals recommend
Dragon's Head Cider
18201 107th Ave SWThe classic Vashon cidery. $5 gets you a tasting and a souvenir glass.
Vashon Winery
10317 SW 156th StOur favorite island winery, complete with tastings.
Seattle Distilling Company
19429 Vashon Highway SouthwestEssentials
Vashon Thriftway
9740 SW Bank RdParks & Nature
KVI Beach
20336 78th Pl SWThe biggest beach on Vashon is also our favorite. Dog friendly.
Lisabuela Park
Southwest Lisabuela RoadTerrific beach with amazing low-tide expanse. Dog friendly.
Enter from viewpoint on 248th or trailhead off 244th, then hike down to the beach. Terrific views of Rainier.
28 locals recommend
Maury Island Marine Park
Enter from viewpoint on 248th or trailhead off 244th, then hike down to the beach. Terrific views of Rainier.
MUST-DO short hike from the house. Follow main trail, taking the second left to the lookout.
Bluffs Trailhead
25998 79th Avenue SouthwestMUST-DO short hike from the house. Follow main trail, taking the second left to the lookout.
Enter via main entrace off 260th, or continue via trail from our house. Hike down to the beach with terrific Rainier views or explore Dockton Forest.
Vashon Gravel Pit
Enter via main entrace off 260th, or continue via trail from our house. Hike down to the beach with terrific Rainier views or explore Dockton Forest.
Great picnic spot in Dockton with beautiful views of Quartermaster Harbor.
25 locals recommend
Dockton Park
9500 SW Dock StGreat picnic spot in Dockton with beautiful views of Quartermaster Harbor.
4-mile roundtrip trail to the NW corner of the island. Lots of shade and fairly steep. Don't attempt if it's been raining!
6 locals recommend
Shingle Mill Creek
4-mile roundtrip trail to the NW corner of the island. Lots of shade and fairly steep. Don't attempt if it's been raining!
Rent kayaks, walk the trails in Burton Acres Park, or simply enjoy the views of Quartermaster Harbor.
14 locals recommend
Jensen Point
8900 SW Harbor DrRent kayaks, walk the trails in Burton Acres Park, or simply enjoy the views of Quartermaster Harbor.
Lighthouse and gorgeous beach with unbeatable Sound and Rainier views.
45 locals recommend
Point Robinson Park
3705 SW Point Robinson RdLighthouse and gorgeous beach with unbeatable Sound and Rainier views.
AMAZING and huge park with meandering trails, a nice beach stroll, a zoo and aquarium, and a living history museum. Walk on the south ferry, explore, and walk back on!
338 locals recommend
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StAMAZING and huge park with meandering trails, a nice beach stroll, a zoo and aquarium, and a living history museum. Walk on the south ferry, explore, and walk back on!
Our favorite Seattle park with miles of trails, a saltwater pool at the point, and jaw-dropping Sound views. Walk on the north ferry, explore, and hop back on!
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StOur favorite Seattle park with miles of trails, a saltwater pool at the point, and jaw-dropping Sound views. Walk on the north ferry, explore, and hop back on!
Sightseeing
Lighthouse and gorgeous beach with unbeatable Sound and Rainier views.
18 locals recommend
Point Robinson Lighthouse
Lighthouse and gorgeous beach with unbeatable Sound and Rainier views.
A tree that has grown around an old bicycle. The closest thing Vashon has to a tourist trap, but without the gift shop. Sadly, the bike is regularly vandalized, so there might not be much to see, depending on when you go.
Bicycle Tree
20312 Vashon Hwy SWA tree that has grown around an old bicycle. The closest thing Vashon has to a tourist trap, but without the gift shop. Sadly, the bike is regularly vandalized, so there might not be much to see, depending on when you go.
Shopping
Food, arts, crafts, and music. Saturdays from April through December, 10a-2p.
21 locals recommend
Vashon Island Farmers Market
17519 Vashon Hwy SWFood, arts, crafts, and music. Saturdays from April through December, 10a-2p.
Arts & Culture
Catch a show at the beautiful new arts center!
44 locals recommend
Koch Gallery - Vashon Center for the Arts
19704 Vashon Hwy SWCatch a show at the beautiful new arts center!