Restaurants

Visiting Vashon is an experience all it’s own, why not top it off with a great meal or two while you’re here.

Vashon is home to some of the nations top rated restaurants including our very own top rated Thai cuisine, May’s Kitchen and Bar, as well as Top Chef contestant owned Bramble House. Whether you’re looking for fine dining bistro style, pizza, Asian cuisine, or a savory burger you’ll find what you’re looking for right here.

Stop in for a while and enjoy a great meal. Remember, you’re on Island time.

Activities

There are a lot of fun activities on Vashon from overnight and day camps including the popular Camp Sealth that has been home for several generations of campers during our beautiful summers.

Enjoy a day of golf at the Country Club while the kids go for a swim and savor a meal at the restaurant.

Vashon is also home to the popular Open Space and newly built Vashon Center for the Arts with many events from concerts, plays, workshops and more.

Lodging/Accommodations

If you’re looking to stay a few nights on the island there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy spot close to town, a cozy cottage, or a place on the beach for the family Vashon has plenty of options to choose from.

Many of the places you’ll find on Vashon are Airbnb or VRBO from private residents. You can also book a room at the popular Lodges for a night or two.

Many of our listings have direct links to booking information as well as contact information.

Shopping

Vashon’s Downtown (or “uptown” as the Islanders call it) offers many great shops to enjoy. Our Pharmacy is a great gift shop with local Vashon Island souvenirs. The Raven’s Nest, Northwest Sports, Vashon Intuitive Arts, and Giraffe all offer a great selection of clothing and wonderments from both local artists and items found around the world. We have a few consignment and thrift shops to choose from, including the popular Grannie’s Attic. During the Spring, Fall and Summer months you can enjoy the local farmer’s market including crafts from local artists. Just a walk through downtown and we’re sure you’ll find some great items to take home with you.

Local Farms

Vashon is a growing community of hobby farms and many established farms that feed our community. From picking up a dozen eggs every week from your neighbor, swapping veggies or buying preserves at the market to ordering a full pig to be butchered and enter your freezer for the winter, there are plenty of farms to get your local food from.

Health, Beauty and Wellness

Residents have a bevy of health and wellness services on the Island to choose from. Whether it’s getting a checkup from your PCP at the local clinic or a much needed massage, you’ll find there are plenty of business on the Island to choose from.

Pet Friendly

Vashon Island is a community of animal lovers, and it definitely shows. We have our very own VIPP the provide various volunteer services for our pets in need, local pet supplies at various locations, a few Veterinarians to choose from and even Facebook groups specific to your dog, cat, horse or other farm animals.

Services

It’s often a challenge to find local services in a new place, and Vashon is no exception. Long time Islanders will swap recommendations for plumbing, HVAC, gutter cleaning, landscaping and more. However, if you’re new to the Island how do you know you can find someone you can trust? We have listings on our site and offer a space to leave feedback so that new residents can make informed decisions.