Susan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Point Robinson Park
3705 SW Point Robinson RdScenic, historic park where orcas can be seen
peaceful and lovely forest in the center of the island. Trails are shared with bikers, walkers, and horses.
33 locals recommend
Island Center Forest 188th Trailhead
10612 SW 188th Stpeaceful and lovely forest in the center of the island. Trails are shared with bikers, walkers, and horses.
For a healthy hike or just dipping your toes in the creek, this is one of the hidden gems of the island.
8 locals recommend
Shinglemill Creek
9924 Southwest 156th StreetFor a healthy hike or just dipping your toes in the creek, this is one of the hidden gems of the island.
Beach w/kayak and paddle board rentals
Jensen Point
8900 SW Harbor DrFun, easy access
Food scene
The Ruby Brink
17526 Vashon Hwy SWUnique food prepared w/a butcher and food specialty store
the food and owners are amazing. They create (some) vegan Nepalese foods, as well vegetarian or meat dishes. They also stock an array of coffees and teas (including bubble tea!)
Cosy atmosphere, to eat in or out.
6 locals recommend
Anu Rana's Healthy Kitchen
17610 99th Ave SWthe food and owners are amazing. They create (some) vegan Nepalese foods, as well vegetarian or meat dishes. They also stock an array of coffees and teas (including bubble tea!)
Cosy atmosphere, to eat in or out.
Farm to table exquisite cuisine in a classy small spot--baked goods and desserts are also perfectly presented.
28 locals recommend
Earthen Bistro
17635 100th Ave SWFarm to table exquisite cuisine in a classy small spot--baked goods and desserts are also perfectly presented.
The best go-to coffee hangout spot on the island. Sprawling store with a roasterie, coffee, spices, organic foods, custom clothing, herbal remedies and in the summer--ZuZu's amazing ice cream, on the back porch.
30 locals recommend
Minglement
19529 Vashon Hwy SWThe best go-to coffee hangout spot on the island. Sprawling store with a roasterie, coffee, spices, organic foods, custom clothing, herbal remedies and in the summer--ZuZu's amazing ice cream, on the back porch.
boutique shopping
Amazing import store, the owner knows the merchandise and back stories of items, and many home and personal items available. Its one of those fun places to just look around, find the exact thing you want and purchase it, for yourself or another.
12 locals recommend
GIRAFFE "Weaving Together Beauty & Justice"
17626 Vashon Hwy SWAmazing import store, the owner knows the merchandise and back stories of items, and many home and personal items available. Its one of those fun places to just look around, find the exact thing you want and purchase it, for yourself or another.
amazing array of personal and home items; upscale, unique and the owners and staff are very warm and welcoming.
13 locals recommend
Kronos
17610 Vashon Hwy SWamazing array of personal and home items; upscale, unique and the owners and staff are very warm and welcoming.
Herban Bloom
17600 Vashon Hwy SWAn invitation to the appreciation of floral and artistic home gifts.
This is a unique and welcoming book store. Many books are used and its also a place for islanders to sell their used books, if in good enough repair. Play chess, chat with friends or dive into a book--the store is connected to Anu Rana's tea shop.
9 locals recommend
Vashon Bookshop
17612 Vashon Hwy SWThis is a unique and welcoming book store. Many books are used and its also a place for islanders to sell their used books, if in good enough repair. Play chess, chat with friends or dive into a book--the store is connected to Anu Rana's tea shop.