The islands of Puget Sound are a treasure and if you have not visited one I recommend starting with Vashon.
I usually remind my son on the ferry trip to Vashon that we are very fortunate to live here in Tacoma within short reach of an island. It really feels like a major getaway with only 4 flashing red lights on the 13-mile long island and the only traffic is at the ferry dock when it's time to go home. Ferry docks at the north and south end of the island make it accessible from Tacoma (Point Defiance) to the south end of the island (Talequah) or from West Seattle (Fauntleroy) to the north end of the island.
Dig! is a must-see for gardeners. Located a stop light or two south of town, I'm always inspired by a visit to this nursery.
Parks are scattered around the island and we really like Lisabeula (pictured above) on the west side. It's a little tricky to find but worth the search. The park has a beach and loads of rocks to throw or skip. On a hot August afternoon, my brother-in-law picked and ate at least a gallon of beautiful blackberries while the kids played on the beach.
Lisabeula is also host to a campsite on the Cascadia Marine Trail available to overnight while paddling around Puget Sound.
Our favorite lunch spot is The Hardware Store a great restaurant at the main intersection in town. (For us map people, this is the intersection of SW Bank Road and Vashon Highway SW) It took us a few visits to realize that it was not a hardware store. A great place for weekend breakfast and I highly recommend the Red Flannel Hash, especially for you beet eaters. I am not a regular coffee drinker, but the coffee served at this restaurant is excellent. Aidan likes to dip one of the raw sugar cubes in my coffee and pop it in his mouth!
Within a few blocks of this main intersection you'll find a nice Farmer's Market in season and a great bookstore operated by book lovers and we always wander through when we visit.
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