Vashon Island Getaway Guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite island eats, hands down. Bar, butcher shop, casual restaurant with patio, pleasing for meat eaters AND vegans. (Yes!) Nearly everything served is locally sourced. Wednesdays is burger night.
Many to-go offerings as well, including Fin’s sourdough brownies if you’re lucky :)
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The Ruby Brink
17526 Vashon Hwy SWOur favorite island eats, hands down. Bar, butcher shop, casual restaurant with patio, pleasing for meat eaters AND vegans. (Yes!) Nearly everything served is locally sourced. Wednesdays is burger night.
Many to-go offerings as well, including Fin’s sourdough brownies if you’re lucky :)
Excellent 'American with Southern and French Influences' restaurant. Owner & Executive Chef Dre Neeley's BBQ and especially the brisket are knockouts.
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Gravy
17629 Vashon Hwy SWExcellent 'American with Southern and French Influences' restaurant. Owner & Executive Chef Dre Neeley's BBQ and especially the brisket are knockouts.
Our friends Bill and Jan Riley make exquisite sparkling rose on attached Maury Island, just 3 miles away. Visit their website to schedule a private, no-fee wine tasting under the arbor at this special winery. www.mauryislandwinery.com
Maury Island Winery
6927 Southwest Maury Park RoadOur friends Bill and Jan Riley make exquisite sparkling rose on attached Maury Island, just 3 miles away. Visit their website to schedule a private, no-fee wine tasting under the arbor at this special winery. www.mauryislandwinery.com
Wonderful farm and dairy; owner/farmer/chef Kelsie makes exquisite lassi yogurt drinks available in the farm stand!
Venison Valley Farm & Creamery
9617 SW 192nd StWonderful farm and dairy; owner/farmer/chef Kelsie makes exquisite lassi yogurt drinks available in the farm stand!
Jim and Cheryl make outstanding hard cider and perry from their own Asian and European pear and cider apple orchards. The stylish and fun tasting room is close to town.
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nashi orchards
25407 Wax Orchard Rd SWJim and Cheryl make outstanding hard cider and perry from their own Asian and European pear and cider apple orchards. The stylish and fun tasting room is close to town.
An institution. This is where Stewart Brothers' Coffee (which became Seattle's Best Coffee Co.) got started. Come for the ambiance, the roasted nuts, ZuZu's ice cream in back, the clean offerings in the adjacent 'Minglement,' maybe pick up a used book, and hang out on the porch a while.
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Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie
19529 Vashon Hwy SWAn institution. This is where Stewart Brothers' Coffee (which became Seattle's Best Coffee Co.) got started. Come for the ambiance, the roasted nuts, ZuZu's ice cream in back, the clean offerings in the adjacent 'Minglement,' maybe pick up a used book, and hang out on the porch a while.
Great ice cream! Right in town, next to Pop-Pop Bottle Shop.
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Glass Bottle Creamery
17616 Vashon Hwy SWGreat ice cream! Right in town, next to Pop-Pop Bottle Shop.
May Kitchen + Bar
17614 Vashon Hwy SWLovely interior, great Thai food, excellent cocktails.
Tasty pastries! The “Bob’s Burger” is an institution; puff pastry around savory veggies. Super good.
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Vashon Island Baking Company
17506 Vashon Hwy SWTasty pastries! The “Bob’s Burger” is an institution; puff pastry around savory veggies. Super good.
GREAT coffee, great bagel sandwiches! Serves food until 2pm. Now a wine bar at night— check schedule for live jazz.
Caffe Vino Olio
17607A Vashon Hwy SWGREAT coffee, great bagel sandwiches! Serves food until 2pm. Now a wine bar at night— check schedule for live jazz.
Teriyaki (dine in or take out) and an amazing selection of craft beers and unique, non-alcoholic beverages. Worth a stop just to peruse their refrigerated cases. Connected to the ice cream shop next door with arcade video games and pinball machines (= LOTS of kids)
Pop Pop Bottle Shop
Teriyaki (dine in or take out) and an amazing selection of craft beers and unique, non-alcoholic beverages. Worth a stop just to peruse their refrigerated cases. Connected to the ice cream shop next door with arcade video games and pinball machines (= LOTS of kids)
Lunetta Pizzeria -- weekend pop-up pizza barn, across the street from the Vashon Center for the Arts. Open Saturdays and Sundays, typically 12:00 - 8:00pm-- dine-in or take-out. Best pizza on the island.
Lunetta Pizzeria
Lunetta Pizzeria -- weekend pop-up pizza barn, across the street from the Vashon Center for the Arts. Open Saturdays and Sundays, typically 12:00 - 8:00pm-- dine-in or take-out. Best pizza on the island.
A tiny 21+ gem in a converted garage— Vietnamese vermicelli bowls, spring rolls & pho plus beer, wine and cocktails. Proprietor Hedy has created a pearl behind her “Sugar Shack” in Vashon town.
Durong
A tiny 21+ gem in a converted garage— Vietnamese vermicelli bowls, spring rolls & pho plus beer, wine and cocktails. Proprietor Hedy has created a pearl behind her “Sugar Shack” in Vashon town.
If you love hard apple cider, this is your place; over a dozen to taste. All made on Vashon. Pick a flight (we enjoy the one made from crab apples the most ) or let the bartender do the job… the pumpkin hummus is a perfect accompaniment.
Dragon’s Head Cider Uptown
If you love hard apple cider, this is your place; over a dozen to taste. All made on Vashon. Pick a flight (we enjoy the one made from crab apples the most ) or let the bartender do the job… the pumpkin hummus is a perfect accompaniment.
Shopping
Beautifully curated consignment boutique; women's clothing, shoes, accessories. Lots of gems here.
Luna Bella's Consignment Boutique
17411 Vashon Hwy SWBeautifully curated consignment boutique; women's clothing, shoes, accessories. Lots of gems here.
Delightful nursery and garden store adjacent to The Country Store in Island Center. Super knowledgable staff.
Little Bird Gardens
20211 Vashon Highway SouthwestDelightful nursery and garden store adjacent to The Country Store in Island Center. Super knowledgable staff.
If you like antiques or thrifting, this is a great stop. But what puts it over the top is the Artist's Apothecary in back. Multiple collections of found objects and materials meticulously organized for your OCD pleasure! Proprietor Mike Urban is a local gem.
Vashon Island Estate Sales
20312 Vashon Highway SouthwestIf you like antiques or thrifting, this is a great stop. But what puts it over the top is the Artist's Apothecary in back. Multiple collections of found objects and materials meticulously organized for your OCD pleasure! Proprietor Mike Urban is a local gem.
Everything from apparel to gardening tools to sweet gifts. The Country Store is worth a stop just to check out the 100-year old vibe of the place. Cute vintage shop on the second floor worth a peak too. And if you need a haircut, C'mon Barber has a mobile barber shop in the parking lot.
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Country Store & Gardens
20211 Vashon Hwy SWEverything from apparel to gardening tools to sweet gifts. The Country Store is worth a stop just to check out the 100-year old vibe of the place. Cute vintage shop on the second floor worth a peak too. And if you need a haircut, C'mon Barber has a mobile barber shop in the parking lot.
Lovely store with women's apparel, accessories, table top, and an assortment of great gift items from all over the world.
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GIRAFFE "Weaving Together Beauty & Justice"
17626 Vashon Hwy SWLovely store with women's apparel, accessories, table top, and an assortment of great gift items from all over the world.
Darling new boutique on Vashon; women’s clothing and accessories — just down the hallway from “Herban Bloom” in the center of town.
Golden Afternoon
Darling new boutique on Vashon; women’s clothing and accessories — just down the hallway from “Herban Bloom” in the center of town.
Activities
2 miles from the cottage and a lovely walk; Jensen Point. Lovely beach and picnic area; also home to Vashon Adventures for renting kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Go to website to reserve equipment: https://www.vashonadventures.com/
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Jensen Point
8900 SW Harbor Dr2 miles from the cottage and a lovely walk; Jensen Point. Lovely beach and picnic area; also home to Vashon Adventures for renting kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. Go to website to reserve equipment: https://www.vashonadventures.com/
Vashon Adventures rents e-bikes (because there are a crap-ton of hills on Vashon) as well ask kayaks and paddle boards at nearby Jensen Point; just 2 miles from the cottage. Great people, great gear; vashonadventures.com
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Vashon Adventures: E-Bike & Camping
17816 Vashon Highway SouthwestVashon Adventures rents e-bikes (because there are a crap-ton of hills on Vashon) as well ask kayaks and paddle boards at nearby Jensen Point; just 2 miles from the cottage. Great people, great gear; vashonadventures.com
Vashon's 'Central Park' --- Island Center Forest consists of 440 acres, ten miles of multi-use trails through forested stands, meadows, the Mukai Pond and Meadowlake wetlands... + 70 bird species!
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Island Center Forest 188th Trailhead
10612 SW 188th StVashon's 'Central Park' --- Island Center Forest consists of 440 acres, ten miles of multi-use trails through forested stands, meadows, the Mukai Pond and Meadowlake wetlands... + 70 bird species!
Easy one-mile loop that winds through various habitats and across bridges and boardwalks. Judd Creek is one of two major salmon-bearing creeks on Vashon.
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Judd Creek Loop Trail
20900-21198 111th Ave SWEasy one-mile loop that winds through various habitats and across bridges and boardwalks. Judd Creek is one of two major salmon-bearing creeks on Vashon.
A 3-mile, in-and-out trail; takes an average of 60-90 minutes to complete. Great for birding! After your hike, cross the street and explore 'Fern Cove' bay where the creek meets the sea. Watch for eagles.
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Shinglemill Creek Trails
Shinglemill Creek TrailsA 3-mile, in-and-out trail; takes an average of 60-90 minutes to complete. Great for birding! After your hike, cross the street and explore 'Fern Cove' bay where the creek meets the sea. Watch for eagles.
If the mountain's out, you won't get a better view from any other place on the island. The trail down to the water is steep, and over a mile of rocky shoreline for exploring.
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Maury Island Marine Park
If the mountain's out, you won't get a better view from any other place on the island. The trail down to the water is steep, and over a mile of rocky shoreline for exploring.
Referred to as ‘The O-Space’ —island venue for outdoor movies, performances, book readings, etc. Check out their website for what is happening now; https://www.openspacevashon.com/
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Open Space for Arts and Community
18870 103rd Ave SWReferred to as ‘The O-Space’ —island venue for outdoor movies, performances, book readings, etc. Check out their website for what is happening now; https://www.openspacevashon.com/
Saturday Farmers Market; 10am - 2pm, through October 15. Island growers and artisans, musicians, food trucks, etc.
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Vashon Island Farmers Market
17519 Vashon Hwy SWSaturday Farmers Market; 10am - 2pm, through October 15. Island growers and artisans, musicians, food trucks, etc.
The VCA hosts musical and theatrical performances in their new, gorgeous performance hall. Casual events also happen in the front atrium. Amazing and diverse programming; check out their website for current offerings — https://vashoncenterforthearts.org/
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Koch Gallery - Vashon Center for the Arts
19704 Vashon Hwy SWThe VCA hosts musical and theatrical performances in their new, gorgeous performance hall. Casual events also happen in the front atrium. Amazing and diverse programming; check out their website for current offerings — https://vashoncenterforthearts.org/
Sightseeing
3 miles to Vashon Island's favorite beach! Long sand spit when the tide is low.
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KVI Beach
20336 78th Pl SW3 miles to Vashon Island's favorite beach! Long sand spit when the tide is low.
Lovely sandy beach, plenty of driftwood for fort-making, and Vashon's only lighthouse! Also the spot for whale-watching, if you are lucky!!
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פארק פוינט רובינסון
3705 SW Point Robinson RdLovely sandy beach, plenty of driftwood for fort-making, and Vashon's only lighthouse! Also the spot for whale-watching, if you are lucky!!
Pretty and quiet beach on the island’s west side. Great for sunsets and watching the Colvos Passage activity.
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Lisabuela Park
Southwest Lisabuela RoadPretty and quiet beach on the island’s west side. Great for sunsets and watching the Colvos Passage activity.
Vashon's own Thomas Dambo troll, made from recycled wood scrap... An incredible, enormous sculpture at the top of Pt Robinson park (it's a short and easy walk down to the beach and lighthouse from the sculpture); park in the upper parking lot and follow the path to the clearing in the woods. Oscar the Bird King will beckon you from the NE corner (look for the bird houses)...
Oscar - The Bird King
Vashon's own Thomas Dambo troll, made from recycled wood scrap... An incredible, enormous sculpture at the top of Pt Robinson park (it's a short and easy walk down to the beach and lighthouse from the sculpture); park in the upper parking lot and follow the path to the clearing in the woods. Oscar the Bird King will beckon you from the NE corner (look for the bird houses)...
Farms we love
Pacific Crest Farm
23720 Dockton Road SouthwestGreat farm and farm stand!
Wonderful, well-established produce & egg farm; also sells various preserves, fresh flowers, etc.
Plum Forest Farm
20020 107th Avenue SouthwestWonderful, well-established produce & egg farm; also sells various preserves, fresh flowers, etc.
After Pacific Crest farm, head a bit further south and stop by Sun Island’s farm stand. Berries galore.
Sun Island Farm Stand
7250 Southwest 248th StreetAfter Pacific Crest farm, head a bit further south and stop by Sun Island’s farm stand. Berries galore.
Northbourne Farm
Outstanding veg selection — the horses do the plowing at Northbourne Farm.
Tian Tian Farm LLC
Tian Tian specializes in Asian heritage vegetables.
Less than a mile away...
A half-mile down the road is the Burton Coffee Stand; opens at 7am on weekdays and 8am on weekends. Excellent coffee & a local staple.
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Burton Coffee Stand
23925 Vashon Hwy SWA half-mile down the road is the Burton Coffee Stand; opens at 7am on weekdays and 8am on weekends. Excellent coffee & a local staple.
.7 miles away is Stella Maris/Burton Hill Farm; the Madeiros family-run goat dairy and piggery with self-serve farm stand. Their chevre is divine.
Burton Hill Farm
23419 107th Ave SW.7 miles away is Stella Maris/Burton Hill Farm; the Madeiros family-run goat dairy and piggery with self-serve farm stand. Their chevre is divine.
.6 miles to Holmestead Farms. Toby and Amy run a self-serve farm stand offering produce, baked goods, eggs, etc. www.holmesteadfarms.org/
Holmestead Farms
.6 miles to Holmestead Farms. Toby and Amy run a self-serve farm stand offering produce, baked goods, eggs, etc. www.holmesteadfarms.org/
If you forgot to bring something, or need some grocery staples for eating in, the Harbor Mercantile is a half-mile south of the cottage. Lots of character and a GREAT wine selection too.
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Harbor Mercantile
24002 Vashon Hwy SWIf you forgot to bring something, or need some grocery staples for eating in, the Harbor Mercantile is a half-mile south of the cottage. Lots of character and a GREAT wine selection too.