Guidebook for Vashon

Melissa + Nate
Guidebook for Vashon

Food Scene

Maybe the best Thai food we've ever had. Make reservations!
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May Kitchen + Bar
17614 Vashon Hwy SW
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Maybe the best Thai food we've ever had. Make reservations!
For our money, this is the best breakfast/bakery in the region.
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Snapdragon
17817 Vashon Hwy SW
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For our money, this is the best breakfast/bakery in the region.
The closest thing to Vashon's living room, but not the fastest service.
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Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie
19529 Vashon Hwy SW
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The closest thing to Vashon's living room, but not the fastest service.
This is Melissa's favorite coffee spot, right in the heart of Burton.
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Burton Coffee Stand
23925 Vashon Hwy SW
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This is Melissa's favorite coffee spot, right in the heart of Burton.
Wonderful bakery in town.
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Vashon Island Baking Company
17506 Vashon Hwy SW
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Wonderful bakery in town.
A Vashon mainstay with solid comfort food and a diverse menu.
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The Hardware Store Restaurant
17601 Vashon Hwy SW
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A Vashon mainstay with solid comfort food and a diverse menu.
Delicious southern-inspired fare. Friday night is wing night!
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Gravy
17629 Vashon Hwy SW
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Delicious southern-inspired fare. Friday night is wing night!

Drinks & Nightlife

A more high-end cidery with tastings and bottles.
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nashi orchards
25407 Wax Orchard Rd SW
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A more high-end cidery with tastings and bottles.
The classic Vashon cidery. $5 gets you a tasting and a souvenir glass.
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Dragon's Head Cider
18201 107th Ave SW
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The classic Vashon cidery. $5 gets you a tasting and a souvenir glass.
Our favorite island winery, complete with tastings.
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Vashon Winery
10317 SW 156th St
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Our favorite island winery, complete with tastings.
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Seattle Distilling Company
19429 Vashon Highway Southwest
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Essentials

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Vashon Thriftway
9740 SW Bank Rd
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Parks & Nature

The biggest beach on Vashon is also our favorite. Dog friendly.
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KVI Beach
20336 78th Pl SW
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The biggest beach on Vashon is also our favorite. Dog friendly.
Terrific beach with amazing low-tide expanse. Dog friendly.
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Lisabuela Park
Southwest Lisabuela Road
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Terrific beach with amazing low-tide expanse. Dog friendly.
Enter from viewpoint on 248th or trailhead off 244th, then hike down to the beach. Terrific views of Rainier.
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Maury Island Marine Park
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Enter from viewpoint on 248th or trailhead off 244th, then hike down to the beach. Terrific views of Rainier.
MUST-DO short hike from the house. Follow main trail, taking the second left to the lookout.
Bluffs Trailhead
25998 79th Avenue Southwest
MUST-DO short hike from the house. Follow main trail, taking the second left to the lookout.
Enter via main entrace off 260th, or continue via trail from our house. Hike down to the beach with terrific Rainier views or explore Dockton Forest.
Vashon Gravel Pit
Enter via main entrace off 260th, or continue via trail from our house. Hike down to the beach with terrific Rainier views or explore Dockton Forest.
Great picnic spot in Dockton with beautiful views of Quartermaster Harbor.
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Dockton Park
9500 SW Dock St
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Great picnic spot in Dockton with beautiful views of Quartermaster Harbor.
4-mile roundtrip trail to the NW corner of the island. Lots of shade and fairly steep. Don't attempt if it's been raining!
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Shingle Mill Creek
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4-mile roundtrip trail to the NW corner of the island. Lots of shade and fairly steep. Don't attempt if it's been raining!
Rent kayaks, walk the trails in Burton Acres Park, or simply enjoy the views of Quartermaster Harbor.
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Jensen Point
8900 SW Harbor Dr
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Rent kayaks, walk the trails in Burton Acres Park, or simply enjoy the views of Quartermaster Harbor.
Lighthouse and gorgeous beach with unbeatable Sound and Rainier views.
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Il-Park ta 'Point Robinson
3705 SW Point Robinson Rd
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Lighthouse and gorgeous beach with unbeatable Sound and Rainier views.
AMAZING and huge park with meandering trails, a nice beach stroll, a zoo and aquarium, and a living history museum. Walk on the south ferry, explore, and walk back on!
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl St
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AMAZING and huge park with meandering trails, a nice beach stroll, a zoo and aquarium, and a living history museum. Walk on the south ferry, explore, and walk back on!
Our favorite Seattle park with miles of trails, a saltwater pool at the point, and jaw-dropping Sound views. Walk on the north ferry, explore, and hop back on!
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Lincoln Park
801 S 37th St
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Our favorite Seattle park with miles of trails, a saltwater pool at the point, and jaw-dropping Sound views. Walk on the north ferry, explore, and hop back on!

Sightseeing

Lighthouse and gorgeous beach with unbeatable Sound and Rainier views.
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Point Robinson Lighthouse
3705 Southwest Point Robinson Road
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Lighthouse and gorgeous beach with unbeatable Sound and Rainier views.
A tree that has grown around an old bicycle. The closest thing Vashon has to a tourist trap, but without the gift shop. Sadly, the bike is regularly vandalized, so there might not be much to see, depending on when you go.
Bicycle Tree
20312 Vashon Hwy SW
A tree that has grown around an old bicycle. The closest thing Vashon has to a tourist trap, but without the gift shop. Sadly, the bike is regularly vandalized, so there might not be much to see, depending on when you go.

Shopping

Food, arts, crafts, and music. Saturdays from April through December, 10a-2p.
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Vashon Island Farmers Market
17519 Vashon Hwy SW
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Food, arts, crafts, and music. Saturdays from April through December, 10a-2p.

Arts & Culture

Catch a show at the beautiful new arts center!
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Koch Gallery - Vashon Center for the Arts
19704 Vashon Hwy SW
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Catch a show at the beautiful new arts center!