Beaches
Only about 15 minutes away. Steep, short road down to beach after you enter Dash Point State Park. Water is shallow and warm depending on time and tides schedule. Large parking lot. Nice place to picnic.
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Dash Point Beach
Only about 15 minutes away. Steep, short road down to beach after you enter Dash Point State Park. Water is shallow and warm depending on time and tides schedule. Large parking lot. Nice place to picnic.
About 25 minutes north of my home. Good size parking lot. Picnic tables and restrooms. A little tricky to find the entrance tucked away in a residential area.
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Saltwater State Park
25205 8th Pl SAbout 25 minutes north of my home. Good size parking lot. Picnic tables and restrooms. A little tricky to find the entrance tucked away in a residential area.
Stretch your legs along Ruston Way's 2-mile paved walking trail, stopping at the waterfront parks along the way.
From spectacular waterfront dining to saltwater recreation, Ruston Way is the place to be on a sunny day in Tacoma.
About 20 minutes south of my home.
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Ruston Way
Ruston WayStretch your legs along Ruston Way's 2-mile paved walking trail, stopping at the waterfront parks along the way.
From spectacular waterfront dining to saltwater recreation, Ruston Way is the place to be on a sunny day in Tacoma.
About 20 minutes south of my home.
Food scene
If you are looking for a great place for a light lunch, try the ANTIQUE SANDWICH COMPANY...5102 North Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA, 98407. Only a few blocks up from the ferry terminal at Point Defiance. They are open until 6:00pm... 253-752-4069.
Near the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, also great to visit.
And why not include a short (15 min. one way) walk-on ferry ride from Pt. Defiance to Vashon Island and back?
Double check the ferry schedule, it changes from time to time.
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Antique Sandwich Co
5102 N Pearl StIf you are looking for a great place for a light lunch, try the ANTIQUE SANDWICH COMPANY...5102 North Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA, 98407. Only a few blocks up from the ferry terminal at Point Defiance. They are open until 6:00pm... 253-752-4069.
Near the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, also great to visit.
And why not include a short (15 min. one way) walk-on ferry ride from Pt. Defiance to Vashon Island and back?
Double check the ferry schedule, it changes from time to time.
From spectacular waterfront dining to saltwater recreation, Ruston Way is the place to be on a sunny day in Tacoma.
About 20 minutes south of my home.
After a filling lunch or diner, stretch your legs along Ruston Way's 2-mile paved walking trail, stopping at the waterfront parks along the way.
Restaurants on or near that strip:
-Lobster Shop
-Duke's Chowder House
-Harbor Lights
-The Ram Restaurant & Brewery
-WildFin American Grill
-Katie Downs Gourmet Pizza & More
-Two Town Pub & Cafe
-Mio Sushi
-Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar
-Ice Cream Social Ruston
-Farrelli's Pizza
-Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen
Bon appétit, my friends.
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Ruston Way
Ruston WayFrom spectacular waterfront dining to saltwater recreation, Ruston Way is the place to be on a sunny day in Tacoma.
About 20 minutes south of my home.
After a filling lunch or diner, stretch your legs along Ruston Way's 2-mile paved walking trail, stopping at the waterfront parks along the way.
Restaurants on or near that strip:
-Lobster Shop
-Duke's Chowder House
-Harbor Lights
-The Ram Restaurant & Brewery
-WildFin American Grill
-Katie Downs Gourmet Pizza & More
-Two Town Pub & Cafe
-Mio Sushi
-Stack 571 Burger and Whiskey Bar
-Ice Cream Social Ruston
-Farrelli's Pizza
-Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen
Bon appétit, my friends.
Sightseeing
About 20 minutes from my home, near the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium (also great to visit)...why not include a short (15 min. one way) walk-on ferry ride from Pt. Defiance to Vashon Island and back?
Double check the ferry schedule, it changes from time to time.
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Point Defiance station
5810 North Pearl StAbout 20 minutes from my home, near the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium (also great to visit)...why not include a short (15 min. one way) walk-on ferry ride from Pt. Defiance to Vashon Island and back?
Double check the ferry schedule, it changes from time to time.
Day Trips
These are trips you can complete in a day...things to see, places to eat on the way, things to do.
Stretch your legs along Ruston Way's 2-mile paved walking trail, stopping at the waterfront parks along the way.
From spectacular waterfront dining to saltwater recreation, Ruston Way is the place to be on a sunny day in Tacoma.
About 20 minutes south of my home.
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Ruston Way
Ruston WayStretch your legs along Ruston Way's 2-mile paved walking trail, stopping at the waterfront parks along the way.
From spectacular waterfront dining to saltwater recreation, Ruston Way is the place to be on a sunny day in Tacoma.
About 20 minutes south of my home.
Exercise/Sports
GREAT WALKING/BIKING TRAIL- My guests have considered that I am a 5-min. walk from the BPA Trail to be one of the biggest advantages of living here. This 7-mile out-and-back trail is paved for biking or walking. The trail connects many of the key parts of Federal Way including Celebration Park and nearby The Commons at Federal Way Mall, the King County Aquatic Center, Madrona Park and the wetlands of Panther Lake Park. This trail also connects midway with the West Campus Trail, which heads to the north.
BPA Trail
BPA TrailGREAT WALKING/BIKING TRAIL- My guests have considered that I am a 5-min. walk from the BPA Trail to be one of the biggest advantages of living here. This 7-mile out-and-back trail is paved for biking or walking. The trail connects many of the key parts of Federal Way including Celebration Park and nearby The Commons at Federal Way Mall, the King County Aquatic Center, Madrona Park and the wetlands of Panther Lake Park. This trail also connects midway with the West Campus Trail, which heads to the north.
The King County Aquatic Center is a 5-minute drive from my home and a 25-minute walk using the BPA Trail. Call them for the lap swim schedule and water-robics schedule. There is also a leisure pool for relaxing. This beautiful facility also hosts many collegiate, regional and national swim meets.
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Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
650 SW Campus DrThe King County Aquatic Center is a 5-minute drive from my home and a 25-minute walk using the BPA Trail. Call them for the lap swim schedule and water-robics schedule. There is also a leisure pool for relaxing. This beautiful facility also hosts many collegiate, regional and national swim meets.
The FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY CENTER is a one-stop visit for all your exercise and sports needs...indoor basketball courts, indoor elevated track, huge weight room, treadmills, stair climbers, lap pool, leisure pool with lazy river, vollyball, zumba, yoga, rock climbing wall, hot tub, etc.
Fees are $8 for the day and $43 for a month.
Federal Way Community Center
876 S 333rd StThe FEDERAL WAY COMMUNITY CENTER is a one-stop visit for all your exercise and sports needs...indoor basketball courts, indoor elevated track, huge weight room, treadmills, stair climbers, lap pool, leisure pool with lazy river, vollyball, zumba, yoga, rock climbing wall, hot tub, etc.
Fees are $8 for the day and $43 for a month.