Guidebook for Vashon
Food Scene
Creative, delicious, unique entrees and soups and pastries and desserts and amazing espresso drinks. It is as Borges said, what is truly native can and often does dispense with local color. Careful observation reveals that Snappy D's is also vegetarian.
Their sister bar, Home Sweet Home is a hidden gem for an afternoon or evening drink. They close earlyish, but go there for down home classiness.
74 locals recommend
Snapdragon
17817 Vashon Hwy SWCreative, delicious, unique entrees and soups and pastries and desserts and amazing espresso drinks. It is as Borges said, what is truly native can and often does dispense with local color. Careful observation reveals that Snappy D's is also vegetarian.
Their sister bar, Home Sweet Home is a hidden gem for an afternoon or evening drink. They close earlyish, but go there for down home classiness.
Excellent Thai food on Vashon. Amazing food of course, creative wine list, and smart cocktails. Be careful, they are closed Mondays.
92 locals recommend
May Kitchen + Bar
17614 Vashon Hwy SWExcellent Thai food on Vashon. Amazing food of course, creative wine list, and smart cocktails. Be careful, they are closed Mondays.
The former SBC coffee roasterie is an island institution for coffee talk, paper reading, and hatching evil plans.
33 locals recommend
Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie
19529 Vashon Hwy SWThe former SBC coffee roasterie is an island institution for coffee talk, paper reading, and hatching evil plans.
Parks & Nature
Point Robinson Lighthouse
Amazing view of Mt. Rainier.
A really nice trail with elevation changes and Vashon Winery at the beginning/end of it.
There are many great other places for walks in the woods, along the shores and such:
http://vashonlandtrust.org/preserves-habitats/
6 locals recommend
Shingle Mill Creek
A really nice trail with elevation changes and Vashon Winery at the beginning/end of it.
There are many great other places for walks in the woods, along the shores and such:
http://vashonlandtrust.org/preserves-habitats/
KVI beach is our south facing 'sunny' beach mostly shielded from wind. Don't miss low tide--there is a sand bar that opens up to frolic on. If you are feeling brave, swim after the tide comes in and the top half foot of water warms up...a bit. There's lots of soft sandy patches to play on and it's also perfect for picnics from dawn until dusk. Please remember to be respectful of the beach and the neighborhood.
33 locals recommend
KVI Beach
20336 78th Pl SWKVI beach is our south facing 'sunny' beach mostly shielded from wind. Don't miss low tide--there is a sand bar that opens up to frolic on. If you are feeling brave, swim after the tide comes in and the top half foot of water warms up...a bit. There's lots of soft sandy patches to play on and it's also perfect for picnics from dawn until dusk. Please remember to be respectful of the beach and the neighborhood.
Amazing bluff top views of the Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier.
There are many great other places for walks in the woods, along the shores and such:
http://vashonlandtrust.org/preserves-habitats/
28 locals recommend
Maury Island Marine Park
Amazing bluff top views of the Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier.
There are many great other places for walks in the woods, along the shores and such:
http://vashonlandtrust.org/preserves-habitats/
Ober Park
17130 Vashon Hwy SWOber Park has a playground for kids and is adjacent Vashon's Public Library.
Dockton Park
9500 SW Dock StThere is a playground for kids here, as well as a public dock.
See the sunset on the island's west side. Just don't stay too long if you drive as the gate is closed after dusk.
19 locals recommend
Lisabuela Park
Southwest Lisabuela RoadSee the sunset on the island's west side. Just don't stay too long if you drive as the gate is closed after dusk.
Arts & Culture
Vashon Maury Island Heritage
10105 SW Bank Rdhttp://www.vashonhistory.org/index.html
Koch Gallery - Vashon Center for the Arts
19704 Vashon Hwy SWhttp://www.vashoncenterforthearts.org/
Shopping
The President of ME
17601 Vashon Hwy SWEssentials
Vashon Market IGA
17639 100th Ave SWVashon Thriftway
9740 SW Bank RdEntertainment & Activities
Vashon Pool
9526 SW 204th StGood for hot days if swimming in the Puget Sound is too daunting.
A Vashon original--a single screen, large theater showing not quite the latest releases.
30 locals recommend
Vashon Theatre
17723 Vashon Hwy SWA Vashon original--a single screen, large theater showing not quite the latest releases.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very much a community place with a bright, warm, and welcoming atmosphere. Some delicious brews, and I've heard a rumor they are all gluten free or nearly gluten free.
11 locals recommend
Vashon Brewing - Community Pub
17205 Vashon Hwy SWVery much a community place with a bright, warm, and welcoming atmosphere. Some delicious brews, and I've heard a rumor they are all gluten free or nearly gluten free.
Sister bar to the Snap Dragon, Home Sweet Home is a hidden gem for an afternoon or evening drink. They close earlyish, but go there for down home classiness.
14 locals recommend
Home Sweet Home
17803 Vashon Hwy SWSister bar to the Snap Dragon, Home Sweet Home is a hidden gem for an afternoon or evening drink. They close earlyish, but go there for down home classiness.