Island Guide
Food scene
A short walk away, the Sandpiper Cafe is a great place to get dinner and a beer or glass of wine, sit out on the deck, and watch the sunset over the Olympic Mountains. It is located at the Vashon Island Golf and Country Club.
Sandpiper Cafe
24615 75th Avenue SouthwestA short walk away, the Sandpiper Cafe is a great place to get dinner and a beer or glass of wine, sit out on the deck, and watch the sunset over the Olympic Mountains. It is located at the Vashon Island Golf and Country Club.
Located in Vashon's main intersection, the Hardware store is a longstanding favorite of islanders and visitors alike. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.
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The Hardware Store Restaurant
17601 Vashon Hwy SWLocated in Vashon's main intersection, the Hardware store is a longstanding favorite of islanders and visitors alike. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.
May’s Kitchen is an award winning Thai restaurant in the heart of downtown Vashon. It’s unassuming exterior belies the wonderful food and drinks to be found within.
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May Kitchen + Bar
17614 Vashon Hwy SWMay’s Kitchen is an award winning Thai restaurant in the heart of downtown Vashon. It’s unassuming exterior belies the wonderful food and drinks to be found within.
The Sugar Shack prepares and sells delicious local food to go or sit in, between 4 and 7, Monday through Saturday. The Menu changes each evening, and includes Indian Curry, Savory Pies, Bahn Mi Sandwiches (my favorite) and a wide range of comfort food from around the world. There wine list is extensive and value priced. Please text your email address to their phone number to receive their daily menus. Also, they have a covered stage on their back lawn for concerts and live events
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Sugar Shack
17636 100th Ave SWThe Sugar Shack prepares and sells delicious local food to go or sit in, between 4 and 7, Monday through Saturday. The Menu changes each evening, and includes Indian Curry, Savory Pies, Bahn Mi Sandwiches (my favorite) and a wide range of comfort food from around the world. There wine list is extensive and value priced. Please text your email address to their phone number to receive their daily menus. Also, they have a covered stage on their back lawn for concerts and live events
At Minglement you can order an espresso with a pastry, or get a cup of drip coffee and sit on the porch. They roast their own beans, and sell locally made artisan crafts, as well as groceries, and some prepared food. One of a kind Vashon!
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Minglement
19529 Vashon Hwy SWAt Minglement you can order an espresso with a pastry, or get a cup of drip coffee and sit on the porch. They roast their own beans, and sell locally made artisan crafts, as well as groceries, and some prepared food. One of a kind Vashon!
Cafe Vino Olio is quickly becoming one of the most popular coffee shops. They have very fine espresso, fresh house-made bagels and wines. You can sit in the front that is open to the street, or in the back room that is home to an art gallery.
Caffe Vino Olio
17607A Vashon Hwy SWCafe Vino Olio is quickly becoming one of the most popular coffee shops. They have very fine espresso, fresh house-made bagels and wines. You can sit in the front that is open to the street, or in the back room that is home to an art gallery.
Sightseeing
A beautiful 320-acre park under a mile away that offers extensive trails, views of Mt. Ranier, and two miles of undeveloped beach.
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Maury Island Marine Park
A beautiful 320-acre park under a mile away that offers extensive trails, views of Mt. Ranier, and two miles of undeveloped beach.
Historic lighthouse on 10 acre park that offers tours on Sunday between May and September. The park has ADA parking and restroom.
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Park Point Robinson
3705 SW Point Robinson RdHistoric lighthouse on 10 acre park that offers tours on Sunday between May and September. The park has ADA parking and restroom.
This 275 acre park with both flat and hilly trail options offers stunning views of Mt. Ranier and the Vashon shoreline. As a former gravel mine, visitors can head down to the water past the historic mining equipment. There is also about a mile of undeveloped shoreline. This park also connects to the more extensive Dockton Forest trail network including sought after mountain biking trails.
Maury Island Natural Area
Unnamed RoadThis 275 acre park with both flat and hilly trail options offers stunning views of Mt. Ranier and the Vashon shoreline. As a former gravel mine, visitors can head down to the water past the historic mining equipment. There is also about a mile of undeveloped shoreline. This park also connects to the more extensive Dockton Forest trail network including sought after mountain biking trails.
Originally a strawberry farm established in 1926 by Issei Mukai, Mukai is on the national register of historic places with the original farmhouse, Japanese Garden and Barreling plant.
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The Mukai Farm & Garden
18017 107th Ave SWOriginally a strawberry farm established in 1926 by Issei Mukai, Mukai is on the national register of historic places with the original farmhouse, Japanese Garden and Barreling plant.
A small museum located in Vashon's main town aims to show visitors the history of Vashon through artifacts and images.
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Vashon Maury Island Heritage
10105 SW Bank RdA small museum located in Vashon's main town aims to show visitors the history of Vashon through artifacts and images.
Parks
Just two miles from the Stowaway, Dockton park is one of two public boat launches and has the only public dock on Vashon. It is a popular swimming location and has a newly refurbished playground. There are bathrooms with showers, a picnic shelter with a grill, and picnic tables.
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Dockton Park
9500 SW Dock StJust two miles from the Stowaway, Dockton park is one of two public boat launches and has the only public dock on Vashon. It is a popular swimming location and has a newly refurbished playground. There are bathrooms with showers, a picnic shelter with a grill, and picnic tables.
For any experienced or aspiring mountain bikers Dockton Forest is a perfect destination. It has a variety of mountain biking trails at a range of difficulty levels all located in a quiet Douglas fir forest. The park also connects to Maury Island Natural Area and Dockton Park.
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Dockton Forest - Mountain Bike Trails
8826-8600 SW 260th StFor any experienced or aspiring mountain bikers Dockton Forest is a perfect destination. It has a variety of mountain biking trails at a range of difficulty levels all located in a quiet Douglas fir forest. The park also connects to Maury Island Natural Area and Dockton Park.
Rentals
With E-bike rentals located in town and kayak rentals at Jensen point, Vashon adventures opens up your access to parts of the island inaccessible by car.
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Vashon Watersports
8900 SW Harbor DrWith E-bike rentals located in town and kayak rentals at Jensen point, Vashon adventures opens up your access to parts of the island inaccessible by car.