Halcyon House Manual and Guide to Local Amenities
Sightseeing
Tides Tavern
2925 Harborview DrGreat local restaurant, lots of history, great view of the mountain
Penrose Point State Park
321 158th Ave SWGreat walking trails, close to the house.
Another great local park to visit, also close to the house
19 locals recommend
Joemma Beach State Park
20001 Bay Rd Kp SAnother great local park to visit, also close to the house
Interesting little museum focusing on the maritime history of the town with baskets and other artifacts from its native people.
38 locals recommend
Harbor History Museum
4121 Harborview DrInteresting little museum focusing on the maritime history of the town with baskets and other artifacts from its native people.
I've never been here, and I hear the trailhead is hard to find but everyone who has found it says it the best park around.
Haley State Park
I've never been here, and I hear the trailhead is hard to find but everyone who has found it says it the best park around.
Food scene
Devoted Kiss Cafe
8809 N Harborview DrFantastic brunches and views of Gig Harbor
Brix 25
3315 Harborview DrGreat food, lovely atmosphere
Anthony's at Gig Harbor
8827 N Harborview DrFigaro's Pizza
9023 Key Peninsula Hwy NWEl Sombrero Family Mexican
15611 Olson Dr NWCity/town information
This beautiful little city has grown a lot over the last 20 years, but the heart of the Harbor remains charming, with epic views and full of maritime history. Also full of great places to eat.
53 locals recommend
Gig Harbor
This beautiful little city has grown a lot over the last 20 years, but the heart of the Harbor remains charming, with epic views and full of maritime history. Also full of great places to eat.
Local brew pub
This brew pub makes a great IPA and other beer and is at the mouth of Gig Harbor looking at the lighthouse, spit, and Mt. Rainier. The photos don’t do it justice. Check in at the Tides Tavern and grab a cold one here while you wait for a table. Just a gorgeous spot.
Seven season's
2905 Harborview DriveThis brew pub makes a great IPA and other beer and is at the mouth of Gig Harbor looking at the lighthouse, spit, and Mt. Rainier. The photos don’t do it justice. Check in at the Tides Tavern and grab a cold one here while you wait for a table. Just a gorgeous spot.
City advice
What to pack
Bring good beach shoes for a rocky, oystery shore
And if you're interested in harvesting your dinner right off the beach, be sure and get some licenses for everyone harvesting ahead of time.
Don't miss
How things work
There is a notebook in the mudroom explaining how things in the house work (the washing machine is a bit tricky, etc) and the WiFi code is also posted in the mudroom.