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A 20 Minute Ferry Ride from Seattle

Vashon Island is a great place to visit for the day, weekend or the summer. Many folks come from all over the country and world to experience island life. Come to Vashon. Slow down. Relax. Its the one place where you can truly experience connecting with all the Northwest has to offer. Come experience Vashon Island. We love it, and we think you will too.

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Updated on Sunday 16, May 2021

Weather

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Adventure Awaits!

Day Trips for Couples
 
Day Trips for Couples
Spend quality time with your love. Explore Vashon Island, and each other.
Day Trips with the Family
 
Day Trips with the Family
Forced family fun time has never been so FUN!
Group Day Trips to Vashon
 
Group Day Trips to Vashon
Bring the team, crew, group to Vashon Island for a day trip everyone will be talking about on Monday!
Shop Vashon
 
Shop Vashon
Vashon Island has many unique, handmade gifts made by local artisans. Check them out!
Stay Vashon Island
 
Stay Vashon Island
We have so many great places to stay. Check them out!
Explore Food
 
Explore Food
Vashon Island is a foodie's paradise.

The Heart of the Puget Sound

Come to Vashon Island. Experience what the Northwest was 30 Years ago. From Beaches to Shopping. Vashon is a truly unique experience

Coming to Vashon with friends, family or your romantic buddy, a weekend on Vashon Island is a great way build memories. Let us show you the best of Vashon Island.

For more information about Vashon Island head to The Vashon Island Blog.

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If you are coming to Vashon Island today (it's goi If you are coming to Vashon Island today (it's going to be gorgeous) make sure to stop by the @vashon_farmersmarket to experience some of the best this little island has to offer! Great vendors like @s.marottapottery, @pacificcrestfarm, @forestgardenfarm, @seattlecanning, @tattooedtinker, @sassysquatchcoffee, @ricwoodworking, @aeggysfarm, @badasssalt and many many more!! Located in the heart of downtown Vashon. Open from 10am-2pm every Saturday. #explorevashon #vifarmersmarket #vashon #vashonisland #freshveggies #farms #farmstand #pottery #woodworking #breakfast #eggs #soaps #flowers #vashonfresh #organic #healthy #wellness #sunnyday #music #familytime #wellness
Looking for an intimate, unique camping experience Looking for an intimate, unique camping experience? Vashon Island once again, delivers. Not only is the experience of coming to our little island an adventure all in itself, we have camping available at @sweet.alyssum.farm which is a working flower farm! Imagine waking up next to a field of flowers. If that was not enough, @sweet.alyssum.farm has partnered with @windward_adventures , an outdoor/back country dining service to provide a camping package like no other that includes: campsite on the flower farm, a spring floral bouquet, a happy hour snack package....all half price if you book your experience between May 10th-31st! Do the unexpected. Dining upgrades available for the truly adventurous. Details found in a link in our bio. Change it up a little bit and let the peace and calm of Vashon Island transform you! #explorevashon #campvashon #camping #pnwcamping #vashonisland #adventureawaits #seattle #tacoma #couples @explorewashstate @campingcollective @visitseattle @seattleflowers #couplesweekend #flowers #flowerfarm #islandlife #outdoordining #backcountydining #outdoorcouples #girlsweekend #getaway #travel
Welcome to Vashon Island. Where the @vashon_farmer Welcome to Vashon Island. Where the @vashon_farmersmarket (today 10-2) is fresh and the beaches are clean. The hustle and bustle is gone and the healing starts. Please, remember to bring your masks and TRY to resist the urge to hug everyone you see... #explorevashon #vashonisland #vashon #farmersmarket #nohustle #nobustle #beaches #quiet #relax #slowdown #heal #wellness #seattle #tacoma #ferryride ##seattle2021 #visitseattle #visitvashon
The @vashon_farmersmarket starts today!! Open to t The @vashon_farmersmarket starts today!! Open to the public from 10am-2pm Saturdays. Come check out some of the delicious produce and uniquely created crafts that our little island has to offer! Great producers like @s.marottapottery, @provofarms, @sweet.alyssum.farm, @fernhornbakery, @seattlecanning, @wilddreamsfarm, @forestgardenfarm, @venisonvalley, and many many more!! #explorevashon #vashonislandfarmersmarket #vashon #farmersmarket #supportlocal #seattle #tacoma #seattlefarmersmarket #organic #fresh #visitvashon #slowdown #relax #heal #produce #pottery
Vashon Island has more great restaurants than we d Vashon Island has more great restaurants than we deserve. Foodies often time travel over here for the weekend to enjoy an abundance of culinary delights. If you are looking for some suggestions on where to eat on Vashon Island, check out the @emeraldpalate website for a great write up on some of our outstanding restaurants!#explorevashon #eatvashon #eatseattle #seattle #tacoma #vashon #vashonisland #seattlerestaurants #seattlefood #tacomafood #206foodie #253foodie #food #foodie #supportlocal @maykitchenbar @the_hardware_store_restaurant @pure_organic_kitchen_juicery @osolemiovashon @gravyvashon @vashonsugarshack @bramblevashon @vashonsnapdragon @glassbottlecreamery #seattle2021
There is nothing like driving through the busy cit There is nothing like driving through the busy city, full of traffic, noise and congestion.... then reaching the ferry dock. It is here, on the dock, where the peace and calm start to flow over you. The ferry dock to Vaahon Island is the last reminder of the high pressure, hustle and bustle that you are leave behind. Come to Vashon Island. Slow down. Relax. Take a deep breath... you are going to be ok. #explorevashon #vashonisland #vashonferry #visitvashon #escape #travel #maskup #stayvashon #eatvashon #drinkvashon #daycation #staycation #relax #seattle #visitseattle #ferries #ferry #couplesweekend #hikevashon #bikevashon
Vashon Island has so many talented artists and ent Vashon Island has so many talented artists and entrepreneurs that create great products. One example is Stephanie Marotta from @s.marottapottery Everything she makes is beautify functional and of the highest quality. A couple of her best selling items are her salt pigs and whisking bowls. Her studio overlooks the puget sound which provides a great environment for exploring her creativeness. Every S.Marotta Pottery salt pig is handmade by Stephanie in her studio on Vashon Island, WA. Each salt pig is created to be unique and enjoyed every day. All salt pigs are one of a kind with slight variances in shape, top and opening. Spoon color and shape will be matched to best fit each piece. All pieces are glazed in a palette of beautiful colors that are sure to find a place in your home. Every S.Marotta Pottery whisking bowl is handmade. Each Whisking Bowl is created to be unique and enjoyed every day. All pieces are glazed in a palette of beautiful colors that are sure to find a place in your home. Also, all whisking bowls are made from either a white or dark brown stoneware. After being wheelthrown, each piece is fired once, glazed and fired a second time in an electric kiln to over 2100 degrees Fahrenheit. Strong and durable, whisking bowls are microwave and dishwasher safe. You can find these and many more pieces from Stephanie at the @vashon_farmersmarket starting in April, @vashonbakingco, @littlebirdvashon or online at www.smarottapottery.com!#explorevashon #pottery #vashonmade #madeonvashon #vashonisland #gifts #saltpigs #whiskingbowls #houseware #seattle #tacoma #pnw #buyvashon #islandlife #authentic #vashon
Michelle and I had a great experience at @the_hard Michelle and I had a great experience at @the_hardware_store_restaurant last night. We sat in the bar, completely social distanced. I ordered the buttermilk chicken strips, which were the best I have ever had. Michelle had the crab linguine and quite frankly she has not stopped talking about it. I enjoyed a gin and tonic (or 2) while David made Michelle a mocktail. We finished off the evening with a slice of key-lime pie that had crust that was so good it made my toes curl. The food, atmosphere and service was impeccable. When visiting Vashon Island, The Hardware Store is an absolute must. #explorevashon #vashonisland #eatvashon #supportlocal #pnw #chickenstrips #vashon #visitvashon #seattle #tacoma #206foodie #425foodie #visitseattle #visittacoma #keylime #keylimetime
Early bird gets the worm. #explorevashon #islandhu Early bird gets the worm. #explorevashon #islandhustle
If you are on the island Mondays this summer check If you are on the island Mondays this summer check out @campburtonvashon for Monday Night Dinners with Bill Rowe!! Great meals for two with appetizers and salads!! Availabe for pick up between 4pm and 6pm. Call early as these delicious meals sell out! (206) 463-2512 #explorevashon #vashon #dinner #dinnerfortwo #takeout #islandlife #campburton
Today and tomorrow are the last 2 days of Lavender Today and tomorrow are the last 2 days of Lavender season at @lavenderhillvashon!! If you were debating on coming over to the island the weekend, remember to #maskup and maintain that distance... and for heavens sake, if you feel sick please stay home. #explorevashon #vashonisland #lavender #picklavender #smellvashon #dovashon #staycation #daytrip #familytime #couplesweekend #stayvashon
Getting here is half the fun... well, an 8th of th Getting here is half the fun... well, an 8th of the fun. #explorevashon #vashonisland #vashon #adventure #adventureawaits #ferry #pugetsound #ferryride #couplesweekend #staycation #explore #familyfuntime #hitthebeach #ferries #seals #jellyfish
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Things to do on Vashon Island

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Things to do on Vashon Island

Vashon Island has so much to offer. Whether you are a family coming to the island for a day trip, a group of gals coming over for a girls weekend, or some special time with your lover, or just solo, looking for some alone time. Vashon Island has a ton…

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What To Do Around Vashon Island

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Point Defiance Ferry to Vashon Island

If Vashon Island itself does not have enough to do, with a ferry ride and a short walk you will find tons of great things to do! Walking Distance off the South End: (Tacoma) The South end of Vashon Island has one dock with one destination: Point Defiance, Tacoma. When…

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