Vashon Eden
Vashon Restaurants/Cafes
One of the top rated Thai restaurants in the country! Yes right here on Vashon Island. Outdoor seating on new patio outback. The trout is amazing.
92 locals recommend
May Kitchen + Bar
17614 Vashon Hwy SWOne of the top rated Thai restaurants in the country! Yes right here on Vashon Island. Outdoor seating on new patio outback. The trout is amazing.
Gravy
17629 Vashon Hwy SWIf you want an amazing burger try a Trifecta!
Menu changes weekly.
Ruby Brink features locally grown and raised meats, dairy and produce. The bone broth is fabulous. They make great bowls. Fancy cocktails. Lovely patio
31 locals recommend
The Ruby Brink
17526 Vashon Hwy SWRuby Brink features locally grown and raised meats, dairy and produce. The bone broth is fabulous. They make great bowls. Fancy cocktails. Lovely patio
Local restaurant and bar. Home made donuts. Brunch. Local hangout.
66 locals recommend
The Hardware Store Restaurant
17601 Vashon Hwy SWLocal restaurant and bar. Home made donuts. Brunch. Local hangout.
Pure Organic Kitchen & Juicery
9925 SW Bank RdVegan, fresh and yummy!
The 9 hole golf course has a pool, tennis courts and restaurant open to the public. The club is a 5 minute drive from the Cabin. Closest food served.
8 locals recommend
Vashon Island Golf & Country
24615 75th Ave SWThe 9 hole golf course has a pool, tennis courts and restaurant open to the public. The club is a 5 minute drive from the Cabin. Closest food served.
BIG servings. Bar, brunch, burgers. Local watering hole. TV's for sport fans.
12 locals recommend
Sporty's
17611 Vashon Hwy SWBIG servings. Bar, brunch, burgers. Local watering hole. TV's for sport fans.
Local hangout. Great coffee. Kathy the owner is a gem. Great breakfast burritos and local pastries. May take awhile but you are on island time now.
24 locals recommend
Burton Coffee Stand
23925 Vashon Hwy SWLocal hangout. Great coffee. Kathy the owner is a gem. Great breakfast burritos and local pastries. May take awhile but you are on island time now.
Vashon Tea Shop
17610 99th Avenue SouthwestBubble tea here. Lots of interesting options.
Locally made ice cream! Nettle pasta and other items available in refrigerator.
15 locals recommend
Glass Bottle Creamery
17616 Vashon Hwy SWLocally made ice cream! Nettle pasta and other items available in refrigerator.
Snapdragon
17817 Vashon Hwy SWPastries, bar, music
Great local coffee shop with pasteurized, sandwiches, wine and beer. Free WiFi.
31 locals recommend
Cafe Luna
9924 SW Bank RdGreat local coffee shop with pasteurized, sandwiches, wine and beer. Free WiFi.
Casa Bonita
17623 100th Ave SWO Sole Mio
17607 Vashon Hwy SWPure Organic Kitchen & Juicery
9925 SW Bank RdVashon Island Baking Company
17506 Vashon Hwy SWMica's Kitchen
17917 Vashon Highway SouthwestAj's Espresso
17311 Vashon Hwy SWCamp Colvos Brewing
17636 Vashon Hwy SWSugar Shack
17636 100th Ave SWPerry's Vashon Burgers
17804 Vashon Hwy SWEarthen Bistro
17635 100th Ave SWPop Pop Bottle Shop
17618 Vashon Highway SouthwestNew and I haven’t been here yet.
On Island Options to Get Out
Palouse Winery
12431 Vashon Hwy SWCheck their website for music schedule.
Vashon Pool
9526 SW 204th StCheck out the public pool hours online
Vashon Theatre
17723 Vashon Hwy SWGreat place to see movies, eat popcorn and drink wine or beer!
Great trails, boat house, play structure, covered picnic area, beach and swimming.
25 locals recommend
Dockton Park
9500 SW Dock StGreat trails, boat house, play structure, covered picnic area, beach and swimming.
Great place to see whales is nearby. Historic, views of Seattle. Beach walk
45 locals recommend
Point Robinson Park
3705 SW Point Robinson RdGreat place to see whales is nearby. Historic, views of Seattle. Beach walk
top spot for coffee in town. It’s where the locals go for a cup and offers a fabulous atmosphere in a historic building with local art and antiques – be sure to pick up a few bags to take home because it’s that good. Bulk teas and organic food store, espresso, coffee, premade to go.
30 locals recommend
Minglement
19529 Vashon Hwy SWtop spot for coffee in town. It’s where the locals go for a cup and offers a fabulous atmosphere in a historic building with local art and antiques – be sure to pick up a few bags to take home because it’s that good. Bulk teas and organic food store, espresso, coffee, premade to go.
Great New York style pizza, by the slice or pie. Great little bat in the back. Happy hour.
11 locals recommend
O Sole Mio
17607 Vashon Hwy SWGreat New York style pizza, by the slice or pie. Great little bat in the back. Happy hour.
Maury Island Marine Park
Country Store & Gardens
20211 Vashon Hwy SWNice cool, walking trails in the beautiful forest.
33 locals recommend
Island Center Forest 188th Trailhead
10612 SW 188th StNice cool, walking trails in the beautiful forest.
Dragon's Head Cider
18201 107th Ave SWNeighborhoods
Burton is a quaint town separate from Vashon town with it's own Post office, Inn, grocery store, coffee stand and flower stand. The "Burton Loop" is a lovely walk and in the middle is a public forest with some great trails. The trails can begin and end at Jensen Point a waterfront Park with Kayak and Paddleboard rentals.
7 locals recommend
Burton
Burton is a quaint town separate from Vashon town with it's own Post office, Inn, grocery store, coffee stand and flower stand. The "Burton Loop" is a lovely walk and in the middle is a public forest with some great trails. The trails can begin and end at Jensen Point a waterfront Park with Kayak and Paddleboard rentals.
Dockton Park has a boat launch, childrens play area and structures, a covered area with tables and a firepit. Public Restroom.
Dockton
Dockton Park has a boat launch, childrens play area and structures, a covered area with tables and a firepit. Public Restroom.
Lisabeula
Lisabeula Waterfront Park is a great place to watch the sunset over Colvos Passage.
Quaint neighborhood access to KVI beach. Great sandy beach, just North of Tramp Harbor. Dogs like to swim here.
Ellisport
Quaint neighborhood access to KVI beach. Great sandy beach, just North of Tramp Harbor. Dogs like to swim here.
Tacoma options to Get Out
Wonderful Zoo a walk from the Tahlequah ferry. If you take your car be sure to drive around the loop and see the beautiful big trees and forest with sound views.
338 locals recommend
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StWonderful Zoo a walk from the Tahlequah ferry. If you take your car be sure to drive around the loop and see the beautiful big trees and forest with sound views.
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49 locals recommend
Century Point Ruston and XD
5057 Main Sthttps://www.cinemark.com/theatres/wa-tacoma/century-point-ruston-and-xd?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=gmb&utm_campaign=int&utm_content=GMB_listing&y_source=1_MTc0OTMxNjktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLmdvb2dsZV93ZWJzaXRlX292ZXJyaWRl
Grocery stores On Island
Great selection, deli, fresh fish, good beer and wine selection. Organic produce and products. Bulk section
61 locals recommend
Vashon Thriftway
9740 SW Bank RdGreat selection, deli, fresh fish, good beer and wine selection. Organic produce and products. Bulk section
Lower prices on some items. Locals seem to prefer shopping here. Not as big a selection.
10 locals recommend
Vashon Market IGA
17639 100th Ave SWLower prices on some items. Locals seem to prefer shopping here. Not as big a selection.
Harbor Mercantile
24002 Vashon Hwy SWHistoric Store, quaint place, back in time.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Whales
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Getting around
Washington Department Of Transportation - App Available
Weekends can be long lines at the ferry dock, especially at Fauntleroy, (the North end to West Seattle). Due to the closure of the West Seattle Bridge, commute times to downtown Seattle are longer. Taking a foot ferry for a weekday trip would be the simplest way to see Pike Place, the Space Needle and restaurants there using Uber. It is hilly. https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetail.aspx?departingterm=9&arrivingterm=22&roundtrip=true There are cameras that help see the wait times and alerts to any ferry delays. Vessel watch shows you where the ferries are and arrival times.
What to pack
Flip flops, beach/water shoes, walking shoes.
To protect your feet from deck slivers and barnacles at the beach shoes are recommended outside. Please take your shoes off when in the house.
Getting around
Seattle Sight Seeing
The west Seattle bridge is closed for repair. The least amount of hassle to get to downtown Seattle would be to use the walk on passenger ferry directly from Vashon to downtown Monday through Fridays during commuter hours. On Saturdays there is a direct passenger ferry from the Southworth ferry dock, requiring a connection first from Vashon to Southworth. Then Uber or Rent a bike to get around town. Pike place is walking distance from the Coleman Seattle Ferry dock.
Don't miss
Saturday Vashon Market in Town
Fresh fruits, vegetables and local goods sold.