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This popular 5-acre park is located on the north shore of American Lake. It offers a picnic shelter, picnic tables, a swimming beach, playground, year-round restroom and a public boat launch. Boat launch fees apply at a single launch rate of $15 (CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS ONLY) or visitors can purchase a seasonal pass at Lakewood City Hall. 2019 Boat launch seasonal pass application Read more...
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There are a couple slips here during the summer where you can tie up and then walk up to the Spar Tavern for food and music. Float gate opens at 7:30 am; locked at 10 pm Overnight moorage is prohibited. The boat slips are for short term (not transient) moorage – there is no electricity available. Fishing from the Read more...
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restrooms street parking only dock landing transient moorage for boats (Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day: $1.00 per foot, with a minimum charge of $20/night. All other days: $0.50 per foot, with a minimum charge of $10/night ) water| power | no reservations seasonal water and pump-out (April 1 thru Nov 1) life jacket loaner station Except for city-owned or boats Read more...
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Point Robinson Lighthouse is located on the eastern side of Maury Island – Vashon Island’s connecting neighbor. One of the more easily-accessible lighthouses on the Sound, Point Robinson is a must-see when visiting Vashon/Maury Islands, with great views of the Sound from its driftwood-lined beach. The 10-acre site also has walking trails, picnic tables, and keeper’s quarters available for rent. Read more...
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Location Quartermaster Marina is located north of Tacoma on Vashon Island on Quartermaster Harbor near Dockton. The pump out is located at: 47* 23′ 7.37″ N 122* 27′ 51.45″ W Pumpout Facility Information Private marina with a stationary pump out open to the public Open year round, 24 hours a day Marine Services Overnight moorage Day-Use & Campground Accommodations Rental Read more...
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Latimer’s Landing is a Mason County Park featuring a recently renovated boat launch and dock that provides easy access to Pickering Passage, Puget Sound and beyond. In 2008, Mason County renovated the facilities by building a new boat ramp, extending the ramp for better use at low tides. Read more...
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New fuel dock on schedule for opening in July 2017. Accommodations for boats up to 120 feet, Swantown Marina is truly one of Puget Sound’s premier guest facilities. Conveniently located in the state capital City of Olympia, Swantown is close to the state capital campus, Olympia downtown waterfront and the state’s second largest farmers market. Free public transportation is nearby Read more...
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Anthony’s Oyster Bar & Grill is a casual neighborhood restaurant serving lunch and dinner daily. The menu features fresh Northwest seafood in lively and fun preparations. Perfect for family dining. The Oyster Bar & Grill is located on the lower level of the Anthony’s HomePort building. Lunch Sample Menu Monday to Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:30 a.m. Read more...
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Guest moorage is located just in front of the restaurant and is available for you to use while dining at Anthony’s. If you are coming to Anthony’s at Gig Harbor by boat, you will catch sight of our restaurant if you watch for the Shorline sign! Read more...
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Dinner Sample Menu • Sample Sunset Dinner Menu (available Mon-Fri nights until 6PM) Monday to Thursday: 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 4:30 – 10:30 p.m. Sunday: 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Lunch Served daily in the Oyster Bar & Grill only. Brunch Sample Menu Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PARKING Anthony’s HomePort Des Moines offers Read more...
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Harbor Lights is located on scenic Ruston Way, overlooking Commencement Bay in Tacoma. For over 50 years, Harbor Lights has become well known for serving colossal portions of seafood such as the four pound bucket of steamed clams. Harbor Lights was the dream of Anton Barcott, an immigrant from Yugoslavia. On January 26, 1959 Anton opened Harbor Lights among the Read more...
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Built on pilings over Budd Inlet, Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill hosts an unobstructed view of the sound. Offering guests premier Northwest designer beef and fresh Northwest seafood, this high-energy restaurant specializes in hearthfire cooking. (360) 705-3473 Lunch Sample Menu Monday to Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Dinner Sample Menu • Sample Early Dinner Menu (available Mon-Fri nights Read more...
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Anthony’s HomePort Olympia is located just off the I-5 corridor on Budd Inlet adjacent to the Olympia’s Farmer’s market. The restaurant features exquisite views of the local marine activities as well as the beautiful Port Plaza. Reservations are not required but recommended. Outside dining is available during the warm weather months. MOORAGE Four hours of guest moorage is available Read more...
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Mon 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Tue 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Wed 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Thu 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Fri 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Sat 9:30 am – 6:00 pm Sun Closed Read more...
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The building that today houses the Tides Tavern was built by Axel Uddenberg in 1910 and served the area as a general store. Located next to the “Peoples’ Dock,” the town’s only public ferry landing, it was called the West Side Mercantile. From that time until the present it has had a series of owners and has been several businesses. Read more...
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Joemma Beach has one boat ramp and 500-feet of dock space. The docks are available from mid-May through mid-October, offering 30-feet of moorage at low tide. Boaters have the right of way to the docks. A daily watercraft launching permit for $7 is available at the park. Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at Read more...
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The Port of Manchester boat ramp is a concrete elevated ramp with a 14-percent grade to the water. On the north side of the ramp is a floating dock for loading and unloading only. The ramp ends at the 0 tide line, or Mean Low Low Water elevation. To ensure a safe launch and retrieval, users are strongly encouraged to Read more...
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This popular site is used for boat launching and is also one of the best places to watch the sun set behind the Olympic Mountains. With very little available space for parking get there early for the best spots. Read more...
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Twenty-three acres with hiking trails, picnic areas, restrooms, swimming beach, boat launch and moorage, and parking. Operated by King County Parks. To reserve the picnic shelter or get information about overnight moorage, call the King County Parks Recreation Scheduling office at 206-477-6150. Or go online at regional.scheduling@kingcounty.gov. Other questions or concerns may be directed to Scott Snyder, 206-618-4036 or scott.snyder@kingcounty.gov. Read more...
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This popular boat ramp is a great jumping off point to Hope Island State Park. Visitors to Hope Island State Park who want the quickest way to the island can put in and cross over in a few minutes. Keep an eye on the tides, the water around Hope Island State Park off Arcadia Point Boat Ramp can be pretty Read more...
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The public boat launch is directly to the right of the ferry dock. After you put your boat in you go under the train tracks before heading to the open water Read more...
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Accessible only by bridge or by boat, Jarrell Cove State Park is a sensory extravaganza, with a chorus of bird calls, saltwater and conifer smells, dense tree stands and opal-colored water all around. Enclosed by Puget Sound and surrounded by Case Inlet and Pickering Passage, this park on Harstine Island is a watery haven with excellent opportunities for swimming, diving, Read more...
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Zittel’s Marina is family owned and operated. Mike and Kathi Zittel operate the marina with the help of their son Nick. The Zittel family purchased the Marina in 1957 when it was primarily a boat house. The boat house was in existence even prior to World War I. In the early days, boat houses often rented boats to people who Read more...
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Located on Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma. Pumpout Facility Information Private marina with publicly accessible pumpouts and Porta-Potty dump station Full-service stationary pumpouts are located on dock-A and dock-D In-slip pumpouts in addition to stationary units Porta-Potty dump station is located at the end of dock-B Open year round, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Access to this pumpout is limited Read more...
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Small, handy public dock next to Silver Cloud Inn on Ruston Way. Reasonable walking distance to many of the Ruston Way restaurants. Close to the rebuilt Tacoma City Dock, too; it’s a great overflow location if City Dock is full. Read more...
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Nice anchorage. No services. This aerial footage that the old Ocean City ferry Mr. Johnson ran through the Panama Canal in hopes of turning it into some kind of business to ferry RV clubs, live music, dancing. Taxes and insurance made this an impossible venture. Read more...
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Titlow Park is a large grassy flat park located near a lagoon and Puget Sound at the base of 6th Avenue. The extensive beach frontage and estuary lagoon serve as the focal point to park visitors. Other site amenities include tennis and basketball courts, playfields, trails, playgrounds and picnic areas. The Historic Titlow Lodge, formerly the Hotel Hesperides, constructed in Read more...
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Eagle Island is a 10-acre marine park property with 2,600-feet of saltwater shoreline. The island sits on Balch Passage between McNeil and Anderson Islands in South Puget Sound. Visitors can enjoy picnicking on the beach and watching harbor seals on the shoal at low tide. Read more...
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Swantown Boatworks boatyard is owned and operated by the Port of Olympia. Serving our boating community since 1999, we operate an 82 ton Marine Travel-Lift, hauling vessels from 17′ to 80′ in length and up to 21’ wide. Our jib crane has a 10,000-pound capacity. Forklift and crane services are also available on site. Boats in Swantown Boatworks The 3.6-acre Read more...
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Casco Antiguo is on the first floor of the new Henry Bldg. The Glass Museum is right next door. Delin Docks slips are in front. To reserve a slip and explore the area. Call them at 253-572-2524 Casco Antiguo is a Mexican Cocina & Cantina along the banks of the Foss Waterway in Tacoma. Like with our Seattle location, we Read more...
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Tacoma-This is Your Waterfront! The Seaport’s Museum is a place where stories are told with artifacts from our permanent collection and on extended loan. This year we welcome new exhibits sharing stories of Puget Sound’s Mosquito Fleet, Maritime Lego Display, Classic Boats, and new train exhibit entitled Rails to Sails. Fishing the Sound Fishing, in both sport and Read more...
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Browns Point Lighthouse Park (4.03 acres) lies on the tip of historic Browns Point, and provides the community waterfront access, enticing beachcombers year round and sunbathers and picnickers during the summer. A large green space makes this a nice spot for a picnic as you watch the deep-sea ships entering Tacoma’s busy portal. HISTORY On December 12, 1887, two years Read more...
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Casual eatery offering Northwest seafood & sandwiches, plus a patio with water views. Johnny’s Dock is more than a restaurant. Whether you come by boat for dinner, to spend the night or to stay for a year we can accommodate you. Our marina has space for boats from 20 to 55 feet. Power, water and parking are included in our Read more...
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Boathouse 19 is the newest addition to the Lobster Shop Family of Restaurants. It is conceived to be casual, comfortable, affordable and fun – befitting our dockside setting. With our unique location over the waters of Puget Sound, the fabulous views of the Narrows Bridge and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, the maritime activity of the Tacoma Narrows Marina, and the Read more...
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Rent a boat, fish from the pier, enjoy a fine Northwest meal, or walk along the waterfront. The Marina is located in Point Defiance Park, near the Zoo & Aquarium, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, the 5-mile scenic drive, and an extensive trail system. Read more...
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The Museum’s galleries are dedicated to both temporary exhibitions and our Permanent Collections that feature 20th and 21st-century glass. Explore on your own or join a docent-led tour for an interactive and unique adventure into the world of contemporary glass. Explanatory commentary in the form of interpretive text panels, interactive technology and gallery guides are provided to ensure your experience Read more...
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Narrows Brewing Company combines craft beer with Tacoma’s rich maritime history, right here on the shores of the Puget Sound. A casual atmosphere in a picturesque setting, Narrows Brewing Company strives to create the ultimate craft beer experience for you and your mouth. Hop on the Bridge to Adventure and bring your taste buds along! Read more...
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The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge opened on July 1, 1940. It received its nickname “Galloping Gertie” because of the vertical movement of the deck observed by construction workers during windy conditions. The bridge became known for its pitching deck, and collapsed into Puget Sound the morning of November 7, 1940, under high wind conditions. Engineering issues as well as the Read more...
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A fast-paced, high-energy restaurant serving fresh Northwest seafood in casual and fun preparations. It’s a perfect spot for the whole family, and is located adjacent to the Vashon ferry terminal, just below the Point Defiance Zoo. Twenty-foot high dormer windows provide an expansive 280° view of Vashon Island, Mount Rainier and local boating activity. Read more...
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Cozy, waterfront restaurant with Commencement Bay views serving up lobster & other seafood dishes. In the summer they drop a 12’x53′ float under that ramp for us to use. Read more...
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Nice marina on the north side of Commencement Bay. With over 200 slips, 24/7 security, laundry facilities and a host of other amenities, Marine View Ventures, through its Chinook Landing Marina, has established its reputation as one of the premier marinas in the Puget Sound region. Read more...
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Fuel, Moorage and easy access to the city and nightlife up the 11th street bridge stairwell, or just stroll the boardwalk. About Foss Harbor Marina Foss Harbor Marina is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Tacoma, Washington. Our 416 slips range in size from 26′ to 100′. Whether you need a slip for a 20′ fishing skiff or Read more...
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Covered and uncovered moorage and boathouses Boat lockers, dry warehouse boat storage, and winter storage Self-service slings and elevator (tenants use) Full concierge service (Gold Club) Transient guest moorage with shore power and water Ethanol free gas and marine diesel, open 7-days a week Pump out station and pump out boat Restaurant with full service (open 7-days a week) Read more...