The Harbor's Walk Guidebook
Food scene
This is an authentic, brick oven pizza place with creative menu offerings. Try the "Home 2" with goat cheese, portabella mushroom and caramelized onion or the "Westland" with prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano, and arugula. They have a great online ordering system and will send you a text when your order is ready. It's a one-minute walk from our home.
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Millville Pizza Co.
3409 Harborview DrThis is an authentic, brick oven pizza place with creative menu offerings. Try the "Home 2" with goat cheese, portabella mushroom and caramelized onion or the "Westland" with prosciutto, parmigiano reggiano, and arugula. They have a great online ordering system and will send you a text when your order is ready. It's a one-minute walk from our home.
Susanne's is a local favorite for many reasons. They have great coffee and breakfast offerings, delicious sandwiches and soups, and a ton of specialty desserts. It's our go-to spot for morning coffee and pastries. You can also pre-order pies and cakes for birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other special occasions.
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Susanne's Bakery & Deli
3411 Harborview DrSusanne's is a local favorite for many reasons. They have great coffee and breakfast offerings, delicious sandwiches and soups, and a ton of specialty desserts. It's our go-to spot for morning coffee and pastries. You can also pre-order pies and cakes for birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other special occasions.
This is a local distillery that specializes in craft whiskey, vodka, and other spirits. They have a tasting room and sometimes offer incredibly tasty drink specials. The folks that run the place are very approachable and kind and we love checking out what's new at Heritage whenever we're in Gig Harbor.
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Heritage Distilling Company
3118 Harborview DrThis is a local distillery that specializes in craft whiskey, vodka, and other spirits. They have a tasting room and sometimes offer incredibly tasty drink specials. The folks that run the place are very approachable and kind and we love checking out what's new at Heritage whenever we're in Gig Harbor.
This is a really fun local-vibe restaurant that is super popular. It's really close to our home and has a patio with a great view of the harbor. It's literally *on* the harbor. They have daily mimosa specials, mini cinnamon rolls, and overall great food. They have an "upscale" chicken and waffles offering that is a great splurge.
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NetShed No. 9
3313 Harborview DrThis is a really fun local-vibe restaurant that is super popular. It's really close to our home and has a patio with a great view of the harbor. It's literally *on* the harbor. They have daily mimosa specials, mini cinnamon rolls, and overall great food. They have an "upscale" chicken and waffles offering that is a great splurge.
This is a super fun, traditional Italian restaurant with great food. They get busy in the summer and around holidays for a very good reason so be sure to call ahead or get your name on the list early. They have a fantastic wine list and are good at offering pairing suggestions. It's a bustling, active spot that would be fine for families with kids.
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Il Lucano Ristorante Italiano
3119 Judson StThis is a super fun, traditional Italian restaurant with great food. They get busy in the summer and around holidays for a very good reason so be sure to call ahead or get your name on the list early. They have a fantastic wine list and are good at offering pairing suggestions. It's a bustling, active spot that would be fine for families with kids.
This is a lovely fine dining restaurant. They greet you with a complimentary glass of champagne! They have a fantastic view and offer a full bar with cocktails. A great date night spot! The proprietors also own Netshed No. 9.
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Brix 25
3315 Harborview DrThis is a lovely fine dining restaurant. They greet you with a complimentary glass of champagne! They have a fantastic view and offer a full bar with cocktails. A great date night spot! The proprietors also own Netshed No. 9.
This is a great breakfast spot that is very popular around here. It's about a 15-minute walk from our home, or a three-minute drive.
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Devoted Kiss Cafe
8809 N Harborview DrThis is a great breakfast spot that is very popular around here. It's about a 15-minute walk from our home, or a three-minute drive.
Harbor General has it all- a full coffee bar, breakfast offerings, sandwiches, a little market with local products, and a good wine selection. They also sell ice cream in the summer!
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The Harbor General Store
7804 Pioneer WayHarbor General has it all- a full coffee bar, breakfast offerings, sandwiches, a little market with local products, and a good wine selection. They also sell ice cream in the summer!
SUSHI. If you love Sushi, this is your spot. It's worth the hop over the bridge, but do try to get a reservation or be okay with waiting a bit. If you're looking for a quicker, easier bite, Domo Sushi in Gig Harbor is a perfectly respectable choice.
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Fujiya Japanese Restaurant
1130 Court CSUSHI. If you love Sushi, this is your spot. It's worth the hop over the bridge, but do try to get a reservation or be okay with waiting a bit. If you're looking for a quicker, easier bite, Domo Sushi in Gig Harbor is a perfectly respectable choice.
Shopping
Uptown Gig Harbor is a shopping area with a mix of local shops and recognizable brands, including Soma, Ann Taylor Loft, Chico's, Talbots, J. Jill, HomeGoods, and Marshall's. Local favorites include The Garden Room and Bloom. For the kids, there's Teaching Toys Too and Ben & Jerrys. For dining, try Fonsi Pizzeria, Blue Agave, Blazing Onion, or Domo Sushi. Uptown is accessible by the summer Gig Harbor Trolley, and is also where the movie theatre is located.
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Uptown Gig Harbor
4701 Point Fosdick DrUptown Gig Harbor is a shopping area with a mix of local shops and recognizable brands, including Soma, Ann Taylor Loft, Chico's, Talbots, J. Jill, HomeGoods, and Marshall's. Local favorites include The Garden Room and Bloom. For the kids, there's Teaching Toys Too and Ben & Jerrys. For dining, try Fonsi Pizzeria, Blue Agave, Blazing Onion, or Domo Sushi. Uptown is accessible by the summer Gig Harbor Trolley, and is also where the movie theatre is located.
Downtown Gig Harbor is only one block from our home! Walk down the hill to Harborview Drive and you're there! Some of our favorite shops include Gig Harbor Book Company, Frills, For the Love of Spice, and Tickled Pink. For food, see our recommendations under "Food scene".
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Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance
3311 Harborview DrDowntown Gig Harbor is only one block from our home! Walk down the hill to Harborview Drive and you're there! Some of our favorite shops include Gig Harbor Book Company, Frills, For the Love of Spice, and Tickled Pink. For food, see our recommendations under "Food scene".
Sightseeing and Entertainment
Mount Rainier is that big, beautiful mountain that can often be seen from downtown (or even our backyard, if you're lucky). Visiting Mt. Rainier National Park is a great day trip, as it's only two hours away. Check out the visitor's center to learn more about the volcanic legacy of Mt. Rainier. And take a hike or two! See more information in the guide books we offer in our home.
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פארק הלאומי הר ריינייר
Mount Rainier is that big, beautiful mountain that can often be seen from downtown (or even our backyard, if you're lucky). Visiting Mt. Rainier National Park is a great day trip, as it's only two hours away. Check out the visitor's center to learn more about the volcanic legacy of Mt. Rainier. And take a hike or two! See more information in the guide books we offer in our home.
Java and Clay is the local "paint your own pottery" spot. They have a lot of really beautiful pieces in a fun environment. It's great for adults, but kids are welcome to join as well. They offer a full coffee bar and pastries. Try this activity at the beginning of your stay so there's time for your art to be fired in the kiln and returned to you!
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Java & Clay Cafe
3210 Harborview DrJava and Clay is the local "paint your own pottery" spot. They have a lot of really beautiful pieces in a fun environment. It's great for adults, but kids are welcome to join as well. They offer a full coffee bar and pastries. Try this activity at the beginning of your stay so there's time for your art to be fired in the kiln and returned to you!
This is a fun teppanyaki restaurant that prepares your meal in front of you and gives you a little show. The food quality is better than expected (and better than Benihana's). They have some pretty aquarium fish that are fun for kids to check out, as well as a full bar for the grown ups.
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Mizu Japanese Steak House
3116 Judson StThis is a fun teppanyaki restaurant that prepares your meal in front of you and gives you a little show. The food quality is better than expected (and better than Benihana's). They have some pretty aquarium fish that are fun for kids to check out, as well as a full bar for the grown ups.
Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) rentals are only a block away from our home!
Gig Harbor Kayak & SUP Rentals
8205 Dorotich StKayak and Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) rentals are only a block away from our home!
This is the local movie theatre. They show all the latest blockbusters with some IMAX offerings. Visit their website for showtimes: https://www.galaxytheatres.com/movie-theater/gigharbor
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Galaxy Uptown Luxury+ Theatre
4649 Point Fosdick DrThis is the local movie theatre. They show all the latest blockbusters with some IMAX offerings. Visit their website for showtimes: https://www.galaxytheatres.com/movie-theater/gigharbor
Ocean5 is a great destination for food and entertainment. They offer upscale dining with full bar (Table 47), bowling, laser tag, and carnival-style arcade games with ticket-for-prizes redemption.
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Ocean5
5268 Point Fosdick DrOcean5 is a great destination for food and entertainment. They offer upscale dining with full bar (Table 47), bowling, laser tag, and carnival-style arcade games with ticket-for-prizes redemption.
Local Amenities
This is a beautiful YMCA! The nicest I've ever seen. It offers two pools, racquetball, an indoor track, basketball courts, child care, an indoor playground, cardio and weight machines, classes, and a coffee/smoothie shop. If you're a member of the Y, you can use this facility as part of your membership. If you attend with a member, you can get a day pass.
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Tom Taylor Family YMCA
10550 Harbor Hill DrThis is a beautiful YMCA! The nicest I've ever seen. It offers two pools, racquetball, an indoor track, basketball courts, child care, an indoor playground, cardio and weight machines, classes, and a coffee/smoothie shop. If you're a member of the Y, you can use this facility as part of your membership. If you attend with a member, you can get a day pass.
This is reputable, well-reviewed cleaner that offers full dry cleaning service, alterations and tailoring, and wash & fold service. They have free pick-up and delivery, and an after-hours drop-off site.
Hi-Tech Cleaners
4806 Point Fosdick DrThis is reputable, well-reviewed cleaner that offers full dry cleaning service, alterations and tailoring, and wash & fold service. They have free pick-up and delivery, and an after-hours drop-off site.
Gig Harbor's only official post office location. They offer in-person service, as well as an automated kiosk in the lobby.
United States Postal Service
3118 Judson StGig Harbor's only official post office location. They offer in-person service, as well as an automated kiosk in the lobby.
Need to pop in for a quick pediatrician's visit? This is a fast, convenient children's urgent care with caring providers.
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Point Defiance Park
5400 N Pearl StNeed to pop in for a quick pediatrician's visit? This is a fast, convenient children's urgent care with caring providers.
A quick, well-staffed urgent care clinic for any vacation illnesses or injuries that might crop up.
Franciscan Prompt Care - Gig Harbor
4700 Point Fosdick DrA quick, well-staffed urgent care clinic for any vacation illnesses or injuries that might crop up.
For Families with Kids
This is a great little playground with a fun nautical theme, including a large ship! It has a restroom and picnic area. Best for ages 2-5.
Maritime PlayZone
3033 Vernhardson StThis is a great little playground with a fun nautical theme, including a large ship! It has a restroom and picnic area. Best for ages 2-5.
This is a large, whole-family park with some great amenities. It has a really big, fun for all ages (2-12ish) playground. It also has a soccer field, baseball fields, biking/walking paths, a community garden, and plenty of restrooms and parking. Sehmel Homestead Park plays host to many local community events, including the popular Fall Festival.
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Sehmel Homestead Park
10123 78th Ave NWThis is a large, whole-family park with some great amenities. It has a really big, fun for all ages (2-12ish) playground. It also has a soccer field, baseball fields, biking/walking paths, a community garden, and plenty of restrooms and parking. Sehmel Homestead Park plays host to many local community events, including the popular Fall Festival.
Discovery Village has been a family favorite of ours for years! Best for toddlers and young children, it offers a clean, well organized play space with a flat admission fee. Areas change regularly, but expect opportunities for large motor play, texture/tactile exploration, building, and domestic play (restaurant, veterinarian, etc). There's a small cafe with healthy choices for kids and adults, as well as a full coffee bar. They also offer a great clothing resale corner with top brands for very reasonable prices.
Discovery Village
4835 Borgen BlvdDiscovery Village has been a family favorite of ours for years! Best for toddlers and young children, it offers a clean, well organized play space with a flat admission fee. Areas change regularly, but expect opportunities for large motor play, texture/tactile exploration, building, and domestic play (restaurant, veterinarian, etc). There's a small cafe with healthy choices for kids and adults, as well as a full coffee bar. They also offer a great clothing resale corner with top brands for very reasonable prices.
Gateway Park is a 15-minute drive from our home, but could be worth it! My kids love it because it has two super fun zip lines. (I've even tried the zip line myself a few times, and have never laughed so hard.) It also offers both small and tall play structures suitable for a wide variety of ages, ample parking, and clean bathrooms. There's plenty of room to roam in the field and little hiking/walking opportunities.
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Gateway Park
North 30th StreetGateway Park is a 15-minute drive from our home, but could be worth it! My kids love it because it has two super fun zip lines. (I've even tried the zip line myself a few times, and have never laughed so hard.) It also offers both small and tall play structures suitable for a wide variety of ages, ample parking, and clean bathrooms. There's plenty of room to roam in the field and little hiking/walking opportunities.
This is a *fantastic* children's museum and worth the drive! (It's about 40 minutes away from our home.) Hands On boasts a large outdoor space with a track for riding wheeled toys, sand/building area, garden, water play, etc. The indoor space offers two full floors of exploratory play. I think it's ideal for ages 2-8, but your milage may vary. It has clean bathrooms, an on-site cafe, and gift shop.
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מוזיאון לילדים פעיל
414 Jefferson St NEThis is a *fantastic* children's museum and worth the drive! (It's about 40 minutes away from our home.) Hands On boasts a large outdoor space with a track for riding wheeled toys, sand/building area, garden, water play, etc. The indoor space offers two full floors of exploratory play. I think it's ideal for ages 2-8, but your milage may vary. It has clean bathrooms, an on-site cafe, and gift shop.
This children's museum is a bit closer to our home, only 20 minutes away. It's appropriate for ages 2-8ish. I do think it skews a bit young. It has a lot of really fun play areas for small children, including a beautiful flying machine, as shown in the picture. Parking is in the surrounding streets and usually not too difficult.
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מוזיאון הילדים של טקומה
1501 Pacific AveThis children's museum is a bit closer to our home, only 20 minutes away. It's appropriate for ages 2-8ish. I do think it skews a bit young. It has a lot of really fun play areas for small children, including a beautiful flying machine, as shown in the picture. Parking is in the surrounding streets and usually not too difficult.
This is a lovely local zoo that's only 20 minutes from our home. It's well-run and fun for the whole family. Check out their "Zoo Lights" nighttime displays during the holidays!
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גן החיות והאקווריום פוינט דיפאיינס
5400 N Pearl StThis is a lovely local zoo that's only 20 minutes from our home. It's well-run and fun for the whole family. Check out their "Zoo Lights" nighttime displays during the holidays!
This zoo is an hour away, in Seattle. It would make a great day trip as it is a full-size zoo with lots to see and do! My kids love this zoo and often ask to go there, even if it's a bit further away.
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גן החיות וודלנד פארק
5500 Phinney Ave NThis zoo is an hour away, in Seattle. It would make a great day trip as it is a full-size zoo with lots to see and do! My kids love this zoo and often ask to go there, even if it's a bit further away.
Grocery Stores
This is the nearest Whole Foods Market. If you have Amazon Prime, they *do* deliver to Gig Harbor! If you prefer pick up or to shop in person, this Whole Foods is about a 15-minute drive from our home. Please note that it is across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, so a toll will need to be paid.
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Whole Foods Market (under construction)
This is the nearest Whole Foods Market. If you have Amazon Prime, they *do* deliver to Gig Harbor! If you prefer pick up or to shop in person, this Whole Foods is about a 15-minute drive from our home. Please note that it is across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, so a toll will need to be paid.
In addition to coffee, sandwiches, ice cream, and local souvenirs, Harbor General has a well-stocked market for last minute needs. Think "corner store"...and it's within walking distance from our home. They sell milk, eggs, bread, wine, etc.
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The Harbor General Store
7804 Pioneer WayIn addition to coffee, sandwiches, ice cream, and local souvenirs, Harbor General has a well-stocked market for last minute needs. Think "corner store"...and it's within walking distance from our home. They sell milk, eggs, bread, wine, etc.
Harbor Greens is the local "Whole Foods" style grocery store. They have a fantastic meat counter, fresh produce, a wide variety of cheeses, wine/spirits, and a surprisingly good gifts/souvenirs area. They also sell "clean" bath and beauty products.
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Harbor Greens LLC
5225 Olympic DrHarbor Greens is the local "Whole Foods" style grocery store. They have a fantastic meat counter, fresh produce, a wide variety of cheeses, wine/spirits, and a surprisingly good gifts/souvenirs area. They also sell "clean" bath and beauty products.
Fred Meyer is the local chain grocery store, and very popular with the locals. This location is usually busy, but efficient. They do not have a housewares, clothing, or entertainment area. This is a "groceries only" location.
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Fred Meyer
5502 Point Fosdick DrFred Meyer is the local chain grocery store, and very popular with the locals. This location is usually busy, but efficient. They do not have a housewares, clothing, or entertainment area. This is a "groceries only" location.
Looking for familiar grocery store? Yup, Gig Harbor has a Safeway. It has a Starbucks inside, and is close to other shopping at Uptown Gig Harbor.
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Safeway
4831 Point Fosdick DrLooking for familiar grocery store? Yup, Gig Harbor has a Safeway. It has a Starbucks inside, and is close to other shopping at Uptown Gig Harbor.
Costco is located in the Borgen Boulevard shopping area. This Costco does have a gas station.
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Costco Wholesale
10990 Harbor Hill DrCostco is located in the Borgen Boulevard shopping area. This Costco does have a gas station.