Guidebook for Gig Harbor

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Guidebook for Gig Harbor

Food Scene

Brix has a great happy hour menu and 1/2 price wine Wednesdays. They offer creative NW fare that is seasonally and locally driven. Pairing suggestions are great and the atmosphere is fun & lively.
40 locals recommend
Brix 25
3315 Harborview Dr
40 locals recommend
Brix has a great happy hour menu and 1/2 price wine Wednesdays. They offer creative NW fare that is seasonally and locally driven. Pairing suggestions are great and the atmosphere is fun & lively.
Enjoy a hand-crafted specialty coffee or glass of wine at this fun café where you can paint ceramics. Create lasting memories right in downtown Gig Harbor.
20 locals recommend
Java & Clay Cafe
3210 Harborview Dr
20 locals recommend
Enjoy a hand-crafted specialty coffee or glass of wine at this fun café where you can paint ceramics. Create lasting memories right in downtown Gig Harbor.
Mexican food is popular in Gig Harbor, and this is our favorite spot. The restaurant is family-friendly and the bar has karaoke fun on Friday nights. Good food, good margaritas, reasonably-priced and awesome ownership. Try the carne asada or bacon-wrapped shrimp.
9 locals recommend
El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant
3226 Harborview Dr
9 locals recommend
Mexican food is popular in Gig Harbor, and this is our favorite spot. The restaurant is family-friendly and the bar has karaoke fun on Friday nights. Good food, good margaritas, reasonably-priced and awesome ownership. Try the carne asada or bacon-wrapped shrimp.
Delicious scratch-made Italian food in a cozy atmosphere. They also offer cooking classes and demonstrations which are fun. We had a great time at their pasta-making class!
31 locals recommend
Il Lucano Ristorante Italiano
3119 Judson St
31 locals recommend
Delicious scratch-made Italian food in a cozy atmosphere. They also offer cooking classes and demonstrations which are fun. We had a great time at their pasta-making class!
Besides our house, this is where to go for great sunsets and good food. Overlooking Henderson Bay, this restaurant has yummy calamari and delicious garlic-herb infused oil to dip their homemade bread in.
23 locals recommend
Massimo Italian Bar & Grill
13802 Purdy Dr
23 locals recommend
Besides our house, this is where to go for great sunsets and good food. Overlooking Henderson Bay, this restaurant has yummy calamari and delicious garlic-herb infused oil to dip their homemade bread in.
Our favorite place for happy hour, with iconic views of the harbor and Mount Rainier. The ahi nachos are delicious!
57 locals recommend
Anthony's at Gig Harbor
8827 N Harborview Dr
57 locals recommend
Our favorite place for happy hour, with iconic views of the harbor and Mount Rainier. The ahi nachos are delicious!
This is a great locally-owned coffee shop/café that has delicious homemade food and has live music on Friday nights.
Markee Coffee
5275 Olympic Dr
This is a great locally-owned coffee shop/café that has delicious homemade food and has live music on Friday nights.
Chef Fuller makes amazing crabcakes and clam chowder. The atmosphere is refined and sophisticated.
19 locals recommend
Green.House Restaurant
4793 Point Fosdick Dr
19 locals recommend
Chef Fuller makes amazing crabcakes and clam chowder. The atmosphere is refined and sophisticated.
This is a fun place to gather with friends and enjoy a wide variety of wine and beer paired with seasonally selected food and tapas. There is usually an art exhibition to peruse and scheduled performances by renowned musicians. Enjoy picturesque views of the harbor and Mt. Rainier from the outdoor patio.
30 locals recommend
Morso
9014 Peacock Hill Ave
30 locals recommend
This is a fun place to gather with friends and enjoy a wide variety of wine and beer paired with seasonally selected food and tapas. There is usually an art exhibition to peruse and scheduled performances by renowned musicians. Enjoy picturesque views of the harbor and Mt. Rainier from the outdoor patio.
I don't even like cake normally, but the strawberry whipped cream cake and the coconut cake are amazing! In fact, everything here is made from scratch and delicious. Freshly baked bread & focaccia, muffins, cookies, biscotti and Italian style coffee. Sandwiches come with pesto pasta salad. This is a great place to stop for breakfast or brunch after a walk in the harbor.
21 locals recommend
Susanne's Bakery & Deli
3411 Harborview Dr
21 locals recommend
I don't even like cake normally, but the strawberry whipped cream cake and the coconut cake are amazing! In fact, everything here is made from scratch and delicious. Freshly baked bread & focaccia, muffins, cookies, biscotti and Italian style coffee. Sandwiches come with pesto pasta salad. This is a great place to stop for breakfast or brunch after a walk in the harbor.
I can never decide what to order when we stop in for brunch. I am never disappointed. Local owners have inventive and intriguing options for every palate. Our kids love the pancakes. The deck is over the water on pilings and is dog-friendly in the summer.
44 locals recommend
NetShed No. 9
3313 Harborview Dr
44 locals recommend
I can never decide what to order when we stop in for brunch. I am never disappointed. Local owners have inventive and intriguing options for every palate. Our kids love the pancakes. The deck is over the water on pilings and is dog-friendly in the summer.
Hibachi-style Japanese restaurant with a fun celebratory atmosphere and great sushi in downtown Gig Harbor. Try some sake!
8 locals recommend
Mizu Japanese Steak House
3116 Judson St
8 locals recommend
Hibachi-style Japanese restaurant with a fun celebratory atmosphere and great sushi in downtown Gig Harbor. Try some sake!

Drinks & Nightlife

This homegrown brewery is a laid-back place to grab a delicious brew and engage in conversation. It is kid-friendly, and you can bring your own food.
53 locals recommend
7 Seas Brewing
2905 Harborview Dr
53 locals recommend
This homegrown brewery is a laid-back place to grab a delicious brew and engage in conversation. It is kid-friendly, and you can bring your own food.
Truly an iconic place to meet friends and enjoy the ambiance of our small town. The deck is always busy on a sunny day, and it is a destination for boaters. They have delicious bloody marys and brunch, and the steak salad is one of my favorites. The clam chowder and fish and chips are great too. Local beef in the burgers and pretty awesome pizzas.
103 locals recommend
Tides Tavern
2925 Harborview Dr
103 locals recommend
Truly an iconic place to meet friends and enjoy the ambiance of our small town. The deck is always busy on a sunny day, and it is a destination for boaters. They have delicious bloody marys and brunch, and the steak salad is one of my favorites. The clam chowder and fish and chips are great too. Local beef in the burgers and pretty awesome pizzas.
A superb Acapulco Margarita and tasty, flavorful food. This place is bustling at happy hour, for good reason. I am a fan of the bacon-wrapped jalepenos!
32 locals recommend
Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Catering
4628 Point Fosdick Dr
32 locals recommend
A superb Acapulco Margarita and tasty, flavorful food. This place is bustling at happy hour, for good reason. I am a fan of the bacon-wrapped jalepenos!

Sightseeing

Gig Harbor has roots as a small fishing village. There is a lot to be learned from visiting this fun museum.
38 locals recommend
Harbor History Museum
4121 Harborview Dr
38 locals recommend
Gig Harbor has roots as a small fishing village. There is a lot to be learned from visiting this fun museum.
From the top of the staircase, you will have the picture postcard view of Gig Harbor Bay, Mount Rainier and the marinas and boating activity that take place here.
Finholm View Climb
8826 N Harborview Dr
From the top of the staircase, you will have the picture postcard view of Gig Harbor Bay, Mount Rainier and the marinas and boating activity that take place here.

Parks & Nature

This is one of our favorite urban hikes and is just minutes from our house. There are miles of forested trails that are easy to get lost in. Don't worry -- there are plenty of maps at trailheads to help you find your way out.
7 locals recommend
McCormick Forest Park
10301 Bujacich Rd
7 locals recommend
This is one of our favorite urban hikes and is just minutes from our house. There are miles of forested trails that are easy to get lost in. Don't worry -- there are plenty of maps at trailheads to help you find your way out.
This park offers wooded trails around the developed areas, including an inclusive playground, tennis, basketball, baseball and soccer fields. There is also an amphitheater and community garden. Many festivities throughout the year are hosted here.
19 locals recommend
Sehmel Homestead Park
10123 78th Ave NW
19 locals recommend
This park offers wooded trails around the developed areas, including an inclusive playground, tennis, basketball, baseball and soccer fields. There is also an amphitheater and community garden. Many festivities throughout the year are hosted here.
It is never too crowded at Kopachuck, where you will find well-maintained trails down to the western-facing rocky beach that looks out to Cutts Island, or Deadman's Island as the locals call it. Don't forget your park pass!
32 locals recommend
Kopachuck State Park
10712 56th St NW
32 locals recommend
It is never too crowded at Kopachuck, where you will find well-maintained trails down to the western-facing rocky beach that looks out to Cutts Island, or Deadman's Island as the locals call it. Don't forget your park pass!
Local fisherman are often seen casting from this easily-accessible beach. There are great views of the Tacoma Narrows bridges and makes a great spot for photography.
18 locals recommend
Tacoma Narrows Park
1502 Lucille Pkwy NW
18 locals recommend
Local fisherman are often seen casting from this easily-accessible beach. There are great views of the Tacoma Narrows bridges and makes a great spot for photography.
Miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Watch out for bears!
17 locals recommend
Banner Forest Heritage Park
6451 Banner Rd SE
17 locals recommend
Miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Watch out for bears!
This pedestrian-only paved pathway runs from the south to north end of Gig Harbor, connecting several different neighborhoods, and is great for biking, running and roller blading.
6 locals recommend
Cushman Trail
Cushman Trail
6 locals recommend
This pedestrian-only paved pathway runs from the south to north end of Gig Harbor, connecting several different neighborhoods, and is great for biking, running and roller blading.

Shopping

This mid-century modern shop is full of retro-inspired home decor and unique gifts. Local artist, Nikki Brook, runs the shop and has paint and sip classes every Saturday night.
MOOD STUDIO
3413 56th St
This mid-century modern shop is full of retro-inspired home decor and unique gifts. Local artist, Nikki Brook, runs the shop and has paint and sip classes every Saturday night.
Locally owned, this shop has everything for the avid outdoors-person, from Patagonia gear and Smartwool socks to Yeti Coolers & Handmade flies. Check it out before you head into the Olympic National Park Wilderness!
Gig Harbor Fly Shop
3115 Harborview Dr
Locally owned, this shop has everything for the avid outdoors-person, from Patagonia gear and Smartwool socks to Yeti Coolers & Handmade flies. Check it out before you head into the Olympic National Park Wilderness!
You can find almost everything you need at our local Target! From toiletries to swimwear to groceries. This can be your one stop shop!
64 locals recommend
Target
11400 51st Ave NW
64 locals recommend
You can find almost everything you need at our local Target! From toiletries to swimwear to groceries. This can be your one stop shop!

Essentials

Stock up for your weekend or week just up the hill from us at the local Costco. You never know what you might find...
25 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
10990 Harbor Hill Dr
25 locals recommend
Stock up for your weekend or week just up the hill from us at the local Costco. You never know what you might find...
Fresh produce, and your standard grocery fare, including bulk foods, ice and beer and wine.
41 locals recommend
Albertsons
11330 51st Ave
41 locals recommend
Fresh produce, and your standard grocery fare, including bulk foods, ice and beer and wine.

Entertainment & Activities

Our region's only Hobie dealer. COme here to try out the latest and greatest in watersports.
Gig Harbor Watersports
3115 Harborview Dr
Our region's only Hobie dealer. COme here to try out the latest and greatest in watersports.
This playcenter is great for toddler to elementary school aged children, and a great place for rainy day fun. There is a cafe offering lunch options and hand-crafted coffees and beverages.
Discovery Village
4835 Borgen Blvd
This playcenter is great for toddler to elementary school aged children, and a great place for rainy day fun. There is a cafe offering lunch options and hand-crafted coffees and beverages.
A real gem in Tacoma, this zoo and aquarium is sure to provide a fun day for young and old alike. During the winter months, Zoolights is a festive way to take in the zoo when it is all lit up.
338 locals recommend
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl St
338 locals recommend
A real gem in Tacoma, this zoo and aquarium is sure to provide a fun day for young and old alike. During the winter months, Zoolights is a festive way to take in the zoo when it is all lit up.
Our kids always want to go to Odyssey. Though overwhelming to the senses, it provides a plethora of arcade-style fun and games and a climbing center for younger children to enjoy.
Odyssey 1
2310 Mildred St W
Our kids always want to go to Odyssey. Though overwhelming to the senses, it provides a plethora of arcade-style fun and games and a climbing center for younger children to enjoy.
This pay-as-you-will children's museum has lots of fun activities to keep kids young and old busy exploring. Water play, arts & crafts, nature exhibits -- you can't go wrong!
54 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Tacoma
1501 Pacific Ave
54 locals recommend
This pay-as-you-will children's museum has lots of fun activities to keep kids young and old busy exploring. Water play, arts & crafts, nature exhibits -- you can't go wrong!
At least once a year, we try to get to Wild Waves theme park. If you don't mind crowds and lines, you will find a good variety of water slides, inner tube rides, roller coasters and amusement park rides.
93 locals recommend
Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
36201 Enchanted Pkwy S
93 locals recommend
At least once a year, we try to get to Wild Waves theme park. If you don't mind crowds and lines, you will find a good variety of water slides, inner tube rides, roller coasters and amusement park rides.
This state of the art theater has leather reclining chairs in all the theaters. Be sure to buy your tickets online before you go because they often sell out!
29 locals recommend
Galaxy Uptown Luxury+ Theatre
4649 Point Fosdick Dr
29 locals recommend
This state of the art theater has leather reclining chairs in all the theaters. Be sure to buy your tickets online before you go because they often sell out!
There is a great paved walking path along the Ruston Way waterfront. There are several restaurants along the way, and a movie theater. There is a spray park to beat the heat, as well as 4 wheel bikes for rent for a fun family outing.
52 locals recommend
Ruston Way
Ruston Way
52 locals recommend
There is a great paved walking path along the Ruston Way waterfront. There are several restaurants along the way, and a movie theater. There is a spray park to beat the heat, as well as 4 wheel bikes for rent for a fun family outing.