Jen’s Vashon guidebook
Events
Weekly Saturday market full of local produce, live music and food carts. The Market moves inside for the Winter at the Vashon Center for the Arts
Vashon Farmer's Market
20211 Vashon Hwy SWWeekly Saturday market full of local produce, live music and food carts. The Market moves inside for the Winter at the Vashon Center for the Arts
Vashon Theatre
17723 Vashon Hwy SWIf you’re a movie buff, this old theater is a must-see.
Food scene
Snapdragon
17817 Vashon Hwy SWThe birth place of Seattle’s Best Coffee. Coffee historian dream. Part mercantile, part
Coffee shop filled with old timers telling stories
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Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie
19529 Vashon Hwy SWThe birth place of Seattle’s Best Coffee. Coffee historian dream. Part mercantile, part
Coffee shop filled with old timers telling stories
Pollard Coffee
16906 107th Ave SWJust opened and serving great coffee on a cool atmosphere
The Ruby Brink
17526 Vashon Hwy SWGrab a cocktail at the bar or try their soup noodles
Best Thai food ever! Make a reservation - they are always booked
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May Kitchen + Bar
17614 Vashon Hwy SWBest Thai food ever! Make a reservation - they are always booked
Sister cafe to Snapdragon. Go for the water views, but remember to order some inspired veggie dishes- artfully served
The Wild Mermaid
10824 Vashon Hwy SWSister cafe to Snapdragon. Go for the water views, but remember to order some inspired veggie dishes- artfully served
New pizza joint with delicious pie by the slice or whole (and takeout). Be sure to check out the great bar in the back
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O Sole Mio
17607 Vashon Hwy SWNew pizza joint with delicious pie by the slice or whole (and takeout). Be sure to check out the great bar in the back
Camp Colvos Brewing
17636 Vashon Hwy SWGlass Bottle Creamery
17616 Vashon Hwy SWDe-licious local ice cream 🍨
Sightseeing
The Mukai Farm & Garden
18017 107th Ave SWVisit in September for Bonodori if you can
Try the cider tasting in their beautiful outdoor space. Don’t forget to walk around the grounds
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nashi orchards
25407 Wax Orchard Rd SWTry the cider tasting in their beautiful outdoor space. Don’t forget to walk around the grounds
Natural wonders of Vashon
Soft sand, swimming beach, volleyball net, great for dogs and long walks at low tide
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KVI Beach
20336 78th Pl SWSoft sand, swimming beach, volleyball net, great for dogs and long walks at low tide
Point Robinson Park
3705 SW Point Robinson RdAn island favorite- great hikes, beach combing and views
Fern Cove
Amazing bird watching beach 🦅 with scenic short hike in
Lisabuela Park
Southwest Lisabuela RoadGreat Westside public beach for catching the sunset 🌅
A short hike down to the beach gets you to a park full of intriguing history as well as great views across the shopping lanes
Wingehaven
12090 Cunliffe Rd SWA short hike down to the beach gets you to a park full of intriguing history as well as great views across the shopping lanes
The Arts
A foundation of the Arts community. Local and traveling musicians and live theater
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Koch Gallery - Vashon Center for the Arts
19704 Vashon Hwy SWA foundation of the Arts community. Local and traveling musicians and live theater
What an amazing local performing arts space - you really feel like part of the community when you’re here
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Open Space for Arts and Community
18870 103rd Ave SWWhat an amazing local performing arts space - you really feel like part of the community when you’re here
Local NW Coast Nartivw artist Israel Shotridge’s work is on display. A real treat to have on the island
Raven's Nest | Northwest Native Art Gallery and Gifts
17508 Vashon Hwy SWLocal NW Coast Nartivw artist Israel Shotridge’s work is on display. A real treat to have on the island
Hinge Gallery
9905 SW 174th StThe owner/artist is super talented and showcases beautifully curated work in his shop.
Visit in first Friday if you can, but definitely stop in and see whatever is the current show
VALISE gallery
17633 Vashon Hwy SWVisit in first Friday if you can, but definitely stop in and see whatever is the current show
JUDD CREEK RANCH GALLERY
22237 103rd Ave SWOff the beaten path and well worth it
Shops
Kronos
17610 Vashon Hwy SWGreat gift store in Vashon town - I always find something I love here
Comprehensive local bookshop. Everything you’d want in a bookstore including local authors and readings
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Vashon Bookshop
17612 Vashon Hwy SWComprehensive local bookshop. Everything you’d want in a bookstore including local authors and readings
Everything you need - groceries, deli, beer/wine, beach gear, produce. Always just right!
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Vashon Thriftway
9740 SW Bank RdEverything you need - groceries, deli, beer/wine, beach gear, produce. Always just right!
So much more than the name implies. This is both a pharmacy and a mercantile; gifts, games, vashon gear, home goods and a drugstore
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Vashon Pharmacy
17617 Vashon Hwy SWSo much more than the name implies. This is both a pharmacy and a mercantile; gifts, games, vashon gear, home goods and a drugstore
Getting Physical
Vashon Watersports
8900 SW Harbor DrSUP and kayak rentals - experienced staff