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Vashon-Island is the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. As of the 2000 census, the population was 10,123. There is a community named Vashon that covers the entire island, which is alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island. The whole island is 37 square miles in size, which is about 60 percent larger in area than Manhattan, but has only 1/150 the population. Adding to the island's rural atmosphere and isolation is the fact that there are no bridges that connect it to the mainland. The southern terminus of the Vashon Highway is the Tahlequah Ferry Terminal, connected to the Point Defiance neighborhood of Tacoma by a Washington State Ferries run. The northern terminus of the Vashon Highway is the Heights Dock at Point Vashon, which services the state ferry docks at Southworth, Fauntleroy in West Seattle, and downtown Seattle. Various spots on Vashon Island provide spectacular views of the Puget Sound and neighboring islands. The main street of town on Vashon is lined with quaint shops, restaurants and art galleries, with a gallery tour the first Friday of each month. Other things to do include touring the historic Point Robinson Lighthouse. Narrated live by Pt. Robinson light keepers, the tours are available on Sundays, May through September. There are also cottages for rent and bed and breakfasts located on the island, and a Saturday farmer's market is open May through Fall on the Village Green.

Surrounding areas: Southworth, Washington (5.8 mi), Gig Harbor, Washington (8.1 mi), Port Orchard, Washington (10.7 mi), Bremerton, Washington (11.9 mi), Tacoma, Washington (12.3 mi), Renton, Washington (12.8 mi), Mount Baker, Washington (13.6 mi)

Vashon Island Vacation Rentals




Vashon Island Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Ramada LTD22300 7TH Ave SDes Moines, WA7.3 mi.(206) 824-9920
Westwynd Motel & Apartments6703 144TH St NWGig Harbor, WA7.5 mi.(253) 857-4047
La Quinta Inn Seattle International Airport2824 S 188th StSeattle, WA7.7 mi.(206) 241-5211
Maritime Inn3212 Harborview DrGig Harbor, WA8.4 mi.(253) 858-1818
Sleep Inn Seatac20406 International BlvdSeatac, WA8.4 mi.(206) 878-3600
Fairfield Inn By Marriott19631 International BlvdSeattle, WA8.4 mi.(206) 824-9909
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle Airport19621 International BlvdSeattle, WA8.4 mi.(206) 824-3200
Quality Inn Sea Tac Airport2900 S 192nd StSeattle, WA8.4 mi.(206) 241-9292
Three Bears Motel2717 S 216TH StDes Moines, WA8.5 mi.(206) 824-2331
Econo Lodge19225 International BlvdSea Tac, WA8.5 mi.(206) 824-1350
Seatac Crest Motor Inn18845 International BlvdSeatac, WA8.5 mi.(206) 433-0999
Airport Plaza Hotel18601 Pacific Hwy SSeattle, WA8.5 mi.(206) 433-0400
Best Western Airport Executel20717 Pacific Hwy SSeattle, WA8.5 mi.(206) 878-3300
Comfort Inn & Suites Seatac19333 International BlvdSeattle, WA8.5 mi.(206) 878-1100
Days Inn - Sea Tac19015 International BlvdSeattle, WA8.5 mi.(206) 244-3600
Doubletree Hotel Seattle Airport18740 Pacific Hwy SSeattle, WA8.5 mi.(206) 433-1881
Hampton Inn Seattle Airport19445 International BlvdSeattle, WA8.5 mi.(206) 878-1700
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center17620 Pacific Hwy SSeattle, WA8.5 mi.(206) 244-4800
Holiday Inn Seattle Sea Tac International Airport17338 International BlvdSeattle, WA8.5 mi.(206) 248-1000
Radisson Hotel Gateway18118 International BlvdSeattle, WA8.5 mi.(206) 244-6666
Red Lion Seattle Airport18220 International BlvdSeattle, WA8.5 mi.(206) 246-5535
Super 8 Motel3100 S 192ND StSeattle, WA8.5 mi.(206) 433-8188
The Coast Gateway Hotel18415 International BlvdSeattle, WA8.5 mi.(206) 248-8200
Clarion Hotel3000 S 176TH StSeatac, WA8.6 mi.(206) 242-0200
Ramada Inn And Suites16720 International BlvdSeatac, WA8.6 mi.(206) 277-0700
Quality Inn Sea Tac17101 Pacific Hwy SSeattle, WA8.6 mi.(206) 246-7000
Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport17001 Pacific Hwy SSeattle, WA8.6 mi.(206) 244-6000
Red Roof Inn16838 International BlvdSeattle, WA8.6 mi.(206) 248-0901
Rodeway Inn2930 S 176th StSeattle, WA8.6 mi.(206) 246-9300
Travelodge Suites-sea-tac Airport22845 Pacific Hwy SDes Moines, WA8.7 mi.(206) 878-3020
Motel 616500 Pacific Hwy SSeattle, WA8.7 mi.(206) 246-4101
Seattle Seatac Airport Marriott3201 S 176th StSeattle, WA8.7 mi.(888) 236-2427
Motel 6 #73620651 Military RdSeattle, WA8.9 mi.(206) 824-9902
Crossland25104 Pacific Hwy SKent, WA9.0 mi.(253) 946-1744
Sutton Suites Extended Stay3423 S 160th StSea Tac, WA9.0 mi.(206) 431-6884
Travel Inn Motel26225 Pacific Hwy SDes Moines, WA9.1 mi.(253) 529-8965
Best Western Wesley Inn6575 Kimball DrGig Harbor, WA9.2 mi.(253) 858-9690
Guesthouse Intl Inn220 Bravo TerPort Orchard, WA9.3 mi.(360) 895-7818
Sea Tac North Travelodge14845 Pacific Hwy STukwila, WA9.3 mi.(206) 242-1777
Motel 6 #09018900 47TH Ave SSeattle, WA9.4 mi.(206) 241-1648
 
Bed & Breakfast
Chelsea Station Bed & Breakfast Inn4915 Linden Ave NSeattle, WA17.3 mi.(206) 547-6077
Waterfall Gardens B&B7269 Ne Bergman RdBainbridge Isle, WA17.4 mi.(206) 842-1434
Shumway Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn11410 99TH PL NeKirkland, WA22.7 mi.(425) 823-2303
Edge Water Beach Bed & Breakfast26818 Edgewater BlvdPoulsbo, WA27.5 mi.(800) 641-0955

Vashon Island Weather & Climate

Northwest Washington , near the Puget Sound and San Juan Islands, has a fairly temperate climate. The temperature of the salt water surrounding the islands doesnft vary greatly throughout the seasons, so it helps cool the air surrounding the islands. Northwest Washington experiences frequent cloud cover, fog and drizzle. Misty morning will be followed by partial clearing and occasional showers. An umbrella always comes in handy. Evenings are usually warm with a light ocean breeze. Temperatures range from low 30s in winter to mid 80s in summer. Coastal conditions are generally much more harsh than those in the Puget Sound. @

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 45°F 35°F 5.13 in. -
February 49°F 37°F 4.18 in. -
March 53°F 39°F 3.75 in. -
April 58°F 42°F 2.59 in. -
May 64°F 47°F 1.78 in. -
June 69°F 51°F 1.49 in. -
July 75°F 55°F 0.79 in. -
August 75°F 55°F 1.02 in. -
September 70°F 51°F 1.63 in. -
October 59°F 45°F 3.19 in. -
November 50°F 39°F 5.90 in. -
December 45°F 35°F 5.62 in. -

Vashon Island Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Seattle Tacoma International airport (SEA) located about 7 miles east of Vashon Island in Seattle, Washington and the Boeing Field King County International airport (BFI) located approximately 10 miles northeast of Vashon Island in Seattle, Washington.

Vashon Island Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Wild Waves and Enchanted VillageFederal WayWA10.7 mi.
Fun Forest Amusement ParkSeattleWA14.0 mi.
Puyallup FairPuyallupWA18.9 mi.
Remlinger FarmsCarnationWA30.4 mi.
 
Water Parks
Wild Waves Water ParkFederal WayWA10.7 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Tyee Valley Golf ClubSeatacWA7.5 mi.
Madrona Links Golf CourseGig HarborWA8.7 mi.
Grows Vineyard Greens Closed For RenovationPort OrchardWA10.5 mi.
Horseshoe Lake Golf CoursePort OrchardWA10.5 mi.
Ladley Links Golf CoursePort OrchardWA10.5 mi.
McCormick Woods Golf CoursePort OrchardWA10.5 mi.
Christys Golf Range & Par 3Federal WayWA10.9 mi.
Foster Golf LinksTukwilaWA11.0 mi.
Gold Mountain Golf CourseBremertonWA11.5 mi.
Highland Golf CourseCosmopolisWA11.7 mi.
Druids GlenKentWA12.0 mi.
Riverbend Golf ComplexKentWA12.0 mi.
Allenmore Public Golf CourseTacomaWA12.5 mi.
Highlands Golf CourseTacomaWA12.5 mi.
Lake Spanaway Golf CourseTacomaWA12.5 mi.
North Shore Golf ClubTacomaWA12.5 mi.
Pacific Lutheran University Golf CourseTacomaWA12.5 mi.
Maplewood Golf CourseRentonWA13.0 mi.
Greenlake Golf CourseSeattleWA13.7 mi.
Interbay Family Golf CenterSeattleWA13.7 mi.
Jefferson Park Golf ClubSeattleWA13.7 mi.
West Seattle Golf CourseSeattleWA13.7 mi.
Auburn Golf CourseAuburnWA13.9 mi.
Rolling Hills Golf CourseBremertonWA14.7 mi.
Jade Greens Golf ClubAuburnWA15.0 mi.
Washington National Golf ClubAuburnWA15.0 mi.
Meadowmeer Golf & Country ClubBainbridge IslandWA15.1 mi.
Meadow Park Golf CourseTacomaWA16.2 mi.
Lake Land Village Golf CourseAllynWA16.4 mi.
Golf Club at NewcastleNewcastleWA16.8 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Mission RidgeWenatcheeWA101.3 mi.
 
State Parks
Saltwater State ParkWA8.4 mi. 
Dash Point State ParkWA9.0 mi. 
Manchester State ParkWA10.3 mi. 
Fort Ward State ParkWA10.6 mi. 
Cutts Island State ParkWA12.1 mi. 
Kopachuck State ParkWA12.2 mi. 
Illahee State ParkWA12.3 mi. 
Rigney State ParkWA17.2 mi. 
Stretch Point State ParkWA17.3 mi. 
Penrose Point State ParkWA17.5 mi. 
Belfair State ParkWA18.4 mi. 
Fay-Bainbridge State ParkWA18.8 mi. 
Old Man House State ParkWA20.4 mi. 
Bridle Trails State ParkWA20.9 mi. 
Jarrell Cove State ParkWA21.5 mi. 
Lake Sammamish State ParkWA21.9 mi. 
Scenic Beach State ParkWA22.8 mi. 
Saint Edwards State ParkWA23.3 mi. 
Twanoh State ParkWA23.4 mi. 
Flaming Geyser State ParkWA24.1 mi. 
 
Museums
Nordic Heritage MuseumSeattleWA14.0 mi.(History)
Washington State Museum of History and IndustrySeattleWA14.0 mi.(History)
Burke Museum of Natural History and CultureSeattleWA14.0 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
University of Washington Fish CollectionSeattleWA14.0 mi.(Science)
Museum of FlightSeattleWA14.0 mi.(Technology)
International Shoah Art MuseumSeattleWA14.0 mi.(Art)
Children's MuseumSeattleWA14.0 mi.(Children's)
Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll ArtBellevueWA18.0 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Snohomish County Museum and Historical AssociationEverettWA40.1 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Point Defiance Zoo and AquariumTacomaWA12.3 mi.
The Seattle AquariumSeattleWA14.0 mi.
Woodland Park Zoological GardensSeattleWA14.0 mi.
Northwest Trek Wildlife ParkEatonvilleWA40.1 mi.


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