Favorite Coffee Shop
This is a cute historic coffee shop that also has an attached shopping area and organic grocery, only four minutes from our place by car
Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie
19529 Vashon Hwy SWThis is our closest beach. Only 2minutes by car. Just head out the driveway turn right and follow the road to the end. This is a good sunset beach and has a picnic benches and a port o potty available.
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Lisabuela Park
Southwest Lisabuela RoadThis is our closest beach. Only 2minutes by car. Just head out the driveway turn right and follow the road to the end. This is a good sunset beach and has a picnic benches and a port o potty available.
Sightseeing
This is one of Vashon’s most popular sandy beaches. You can go for a long walk especially at low tide.
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KVI Beach
20336 78th Pl SWThis is one of Vashon’s most popular sandy beaches. You can go for a long walk especially at low tide.
For a longer walk on the beach, history about our lighthouse, or flying kites this is the place to be.
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Iphakheji le-Point Robinson
3705 SW Point Robinson RdFor a longer walk on the beach, history about our lighthouse, or flying kites this is the place to be.
If you’d like to get out on the water to get a better view of our wild life here on the island consider going out in a kayak or paddleboard.
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Vashon Watersports
8900 SW Harbor DrIf you’d like to get out on the water to get a better view of our wild life here on the island consider going out in a kayak or paddleboard.
If you’re looking for a small hike only two minutes from our property this is a 20 to 40 minute loop with a creek, a meadow, and forest. If you’re here during salmon spawning season you might get to see some in the creek.
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Judd Creek Loop Trail
20900-21198 111th Ave SWIf you’re looking for a small hike only two minutes from our property this is a 20 to 40 minute loop with a creek, a meadow, and forest. If you’re here during salmon spawning season you might get to see some in the creek.
This 40 acre park is attached to the property and is accessible from the property.
Paradise Ridge Equestrian Park
Southwest 220th StreetThis 40 acre park is attached to the property and is accessible from the property.
This trail is about a 20 to 30 minute loop around the pond. My favorite thing about the spot is not only the lily pads and the picnic area to overlook the pond, but also in the winter time if it freezes long enough everyone gets out to skate.
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Fisher Pond
This trail is about a 20 to 30 minute loop around the pond. My favorite thing about the spot is not only the lily pads and the picnic area to overlook the pond, but also in the winter time if it freezes long enough everyone gets out to skate.
If you want to just go get lost in the woods for an hour or two, this is the place to go. On the trail you were likely to encounter bikes, dogs, horses, llamas and some Vashonites.
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Island Center Forest 188th Trailhead
10612 SW 188th StIf you want to just go get lost in the woods for an hour or two, this is the place to go. On the trail you were likely to encounter bikes, dogs, horses, llamas and some Vashonites.
Dinning out
If you’re looking for some delicious Thai food, this is the place to go. Currently they only do take out and I can be a two hour wait from the time you place your order. As well if you want to go online and check out their days open. But so worth it.
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May Kitchen + Bar
17614 Vashon Hwy SWIf you’re looking for some delicious Thai food, this is the place to go. Currently they only do take out and I can be a two hour wait from the time you place your order. As well if you want to go online and check out their days open. But so worth it.
This is a local favorite for any meal of the day. Also this restaurant is very good at accommodating and
specific dietary needs.
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The Hardware Store Restaurant
17601 Vashon Hwy SWThis is a local favorite for any meal of the day. Also this restaurant is very good at accommodating and
specific dietary needs.
Cuter on the inside then the outside. One of the few places opening at 8 AM every day except Sunday. Great service, great spices , Mexican style with a touch of Northwest.
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9923 Southwest 178th StreetCuter on the inside then the outside. One of the few places opening at 8 AM every day except Sunday. Great service, great spices , Mexican style with a touch of Northwest.
Food scene
Between the easy to grab Napoli spiced favorites, the charm of the owner, or the amazing variety of teas this is a spot everyone should go to. It is also nestled right in the heart of Vashon town.
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Anu Rana's Healthy Kitchen
17610 99th Ave SWBetween the easy to grab Napoli spiced favorites, the charm of the owner, or the amazing variety of teas this is a spot everyone should go to. It is also nestled right in the heart of Vashon town.
Camp Colvos Brewing
17636 Vashon Hwy SWIf you like a European style-funky Bakery and eatery this is for you. Bring your sweet tooth if you are going visit. They also have lovely garden seating and outfront seating.
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Snapdragon
17817 Vashon Hwy SWIf you like a European style-funky Bakery and eatery this is for you. Bring your sweet tooth if you are going visit. They also have lovely garden seating and outfront seating.
OK, this is a true gem. Many of these beautifully put together foods are locally sourced and made with care.
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Earthen Bistro
17635 100th Ave SWOK, this is a true gem. Many of these beautifully put together foods are locally sourced and made with care.
Fun things to do
Open Space is always on the creative edge of offering unique experiences in the arts. Currently during Covid you can go enjoy a fun evening drive-in movie. Often you’ll find outdoor events indoor events that will delight the senses.
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Open Space for Arts and Community
18870 103rd Ave SWOpen Space is always on the creative edge of offering unique experiences in the arts. Currently during Covid you can go enjoy a fun evening drive-in movie. Often you’ll find outdoor events indoor events that will delight the senses.
Vashon Adventures: E-Bike & Camping
8900 Southwest Harbor Drive