Things to do on Vashon Island
We live on Vashon and turned our garage apartment into the Vashon Island Carriage House to share the island with guests. These are the places we send our friends.
Getting to Vashon
Vashon is reached by Washington State Ferries or the King County Water Taxi, a 15–25 minute crossing from West Seattle, Tacoma or downtown Seattle. See live departure times on our ferry schedule page.
Eats & Drinks
Hungry? How about a great craft cocktail? Here are some of our favorite spots.
The Hardware Store Restaurant
17601 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
MAY KITCHEN + BAR
17614 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
The Ruby Brink
17526 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Snapdragon
17817 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Lunetta - Wood-fired Pizza & Housemade Pastas
19623 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Casa Bonita
17623 100th Ave SWOpen in Maps →
Camp Colvos Brewing
17636 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Pop Pop Bottle Shop
17618 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Sporty's
17611 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Ramble Restaurant
17123 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Zamorana
17722 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Cafe Luna
9924 SW Bank RdOpen in Maps →
Dragon’s Head Cider Uptown
9815 SW Bank RdOpen in Maps →
Explore Outdoors
Vashon Island offers tons of activities when you're ready to explore. Here are just a few that we recommend.
Point Robinson Lighthouse
3705 SW Point Robinson RdOpen in Maps →
Dockton Park
9500 SW Dock StOpen in Maps →
Maury Island Marine Park
Open in Maps →
Jensen Point Park
8900 SW Harbor DrOpen in Maps →
Point Robinson Park
3705 SW Point Robinson RdOpen in Maps →
Fern Cove
Fern CoveOpen in Maps →
Vashon Adventures
8900 SW Harbor DrOpen in Maps →
Lisabeula Park
SW Lisabuela RdOpen in Maps →
Shinglemill Creek Trailhead
103rd Ave SW near, SW 156th StOpen in Maps →
Fisher Pond
SW Bank Rd &, 121st Ave SWOpen in Maps →
Shopping
Vashon has many cute local shops, all located in the up-town town center.
Vashon Bookshop
17612 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Standard Goods
17624 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Vashon Pharmacy
17617 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Herban Bloom
17600 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Granny's Attic Thrift Shop
17707 100th Ave SWOpen in Maps →
Vashon Made
9922 SW Bank RdOpen in Maps →
Anu Rana's Healthy Kitchen
17610 99th Ave SW #4682Open in Maps →
GIRAFFE
17626 Vashon Hwy SWOpen in Maps →
Vashon Events
Looking for something to do? Vashon Events is a local non-profit that serves as the island's hub for all great things happening on the island. Whether you're looking for live music, a night out at the theater, or a local art exhibit, this is the place to stay in-the-know. Visit vashonevents.org to check out the latest calendar of events.