Why visit Vashon
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 53 parks and trails, 41 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Vashon Theatre, Point Robinson Lighthouse, Colvos Store and Helmer and Selma Steen House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Vashon
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About Vashon
Vashon (, VASH-on) is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon–Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. Before the construction of a tombolo built in 1913, Vashon Island and Maury Island were connected only during low tide; now they are considered a tied island.
From the Wikipedia article Vashon, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Vashon Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
Vashon Island’s Only Movie Theatre
17723 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon
Point Robinson Lighthouse
Lighthouse · 4.1 mi
The lighthouse has been fully automated since 1978. The Park District owns the upland part of the park; the remainder is on long term...
Museums and landmarks28
Colvos Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Combination residence and commercial building in Vashon, Washington
Helmer and Selma Steen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Private home in Vashon, Washington
Mukai Cold Process Fruit Barrelling Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Factory in Vashon, Washington
Point Robinson Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Lighthouse in Washington, United States
Tracy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Vashon Hardware Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historical commercial building in Vashon, Washington
Blue Heron Education Center
Museum · 1.2 mi
The Vashon Odd Fellows Hall, on Vashon Island, Washington, was built in 1912. It was designated a King County and/or local landmark in 1985
19704 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon
Mo-Fr 12:00-18:00
Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Museum
Museum · 2.5 mi
10105 Southwest Bank Road, Vashon Island
We-Su 13:00-16:00
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds53
Burton Adventure Recreation Center
Park · 0.9 mi
B.A.R.C is open dawn until dusk every day and admission is free! The Center offers the following amenities: an indoor skate park, BMX...
10500 Southwest 228th Street, Vashon
dawn-dusk
Seahurst Park
Park · 6.6 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America, United States of America
Judd Creek Natural Area
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
Judd Creek provides excellent habitat for a wide array of both resident and migratory bird species and this watershed contains the best...
Fisher Pond Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 3.0 mi
The Fisher Pond trail is open to the public for low-impact pedestrian enjoyment. Please stay on the trails and respect the rules that...
41 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes41
The Rock Island Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.7 mi
17322 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon Island
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
The Ruby Brink
Restaurant · Regional · 2.5 mi
17526 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon
Th-Tu 11:00-24:00
Dragon's Head Cider
Brewery and winery · 2.5 mi
9815 Southwest Bank Road
Th-Fr 11:00-20:00, Sa-Su 10:00-20:00, Mo 11:00-17:00
Dragon's Head Cider Tasting Room
Brewery and winery · 2.3 mi
18201 107th Avenue Southwest, Vashon
Sa-Su 12:00-17:00
Island Queen
Diner · American · 2.4 mi
17705 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon
Th-Mo 11:00-19:00; Tu,We off
AJ's Espresso
Cafe · Snack · 2.7 mi
17311 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon
Mo-Su 05:30-15:00
Cafe Luna
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
9924 Southwest Bank Road, Vashon
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Glass Bottle Creamery
Ice cream · 2.5 mi
17616 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon Island
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-17:00
The Hardware Store Restaurant
Diner · American · 2.5 mi
17601 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon Island
Vashon Island Baking Company
Bakery · 2.6 mi
17506 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon Island
Tu-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 07:00-17:00
29 more on the map.
History
Vashon Island sits in the midpoint of southern Puget Sound, between Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. In the nearby Pacific Ocean, roughly 170 miles (270 km) west of Vashon Island, lies the 700-mile (1,130 km) tectonic boundary known as the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and as such, Vashon Island is one of many areas at risk for earthquakes or related natural disasters. The Cascadia Subduction Zone last saw a major rupture in 1700, but the potential of the zone could cause one of the worst natural disasters in the history of North America.
From the History section of Vashon, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Burton Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
24007 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon Island
Churches and places of worship12
All-Merciful Saviour Orthodox Christian Monastery
Church · Orthodox · 3.5 mi
9933 Southwest 268th Street, Vashon
Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit
Church · Episcopal · 3.9 mi
15420 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
19850 Beall Road Southwest, Vashon
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.8 mi
9330 Southwest 204th Street, Vashon
United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.3 mi
17928 Vashon Highway Southwest
Vashon Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.4 mi
17708 Vashon Highway Southwest
Burton Community Church
Church · 1.6 mi
23905 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon Island
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare2
Map of Vashon
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 38°F | 5.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 40°F | 4.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 66°F | 49°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 53°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 57°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 41°F | 6.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 37°F | 5.7 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Seattle Tacoma Intl Ap 72793 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
King County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Bolt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Normandy Park 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Maplewood 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Des Moines 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Burien 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Canterwood 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Purdy 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- SeaTac 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- White Center 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Gig Harbor 8 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Federal Way 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Vashon Island from Point Defiance Park 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vashon - Mukai Cold Process Fruit Barrelling Plant 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vashon Hardware Store 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colvos Store, Dwegner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Point Robinson 01-smaller, bengrey, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Helmer and Selma Steen House- front view, TacomaTalks, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William B. Tracy House, October 2011, User:Jaydec, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seahurst Park 01, Photo by Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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