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Things to do near SEA

40 experiences reachable from SEA — ranked by how worth-the-trip they are. See all →

Mount Rainier National Park – Paradise & Sunrise Loop Mount Rainier National Park – Paradise & Sunrise Loop Tacoma Mount Rainier National Park features a 14,410-foot active volcano, the most glaciated peak in the contiguous United Sta… outdoorExplore → Cascadia Marine Trail – Kayak Camping & Remote Beaches Cascadia Marine Trail – Kayak Camping & Remote Beaches Tacoma The Cascadia Marine Trail is a National Recreation Trail on Puget Sound designated as one of 16 National Millennium Tra… outdoorExplore → Deer Harbor Sailing Charters Deer Harbor Sailing Charters San Juan Islands Charter a classic sailing yacht skippered by experienced sailors who navigate the complex San Juan Islands waterways, e… tourExplore → Moran State Park Moran State Park San Juan Islands Hike to the summit of Mount Constitution—the highest point in the San Juan Islands at 2,409 feet—for 360-degree views o… outdoorExplore → The Whale Lore Interpretive Center The Whale Lore Interpretive Center San Juan Islands Visit a cliffside interpretive center within Lime Kiln State Park—the only official marine sanctuary designated specifi… cultureExplore → Westcott Bay Sea Farms & Oyster Shack Westcott Bay Sea Farms & Oyster Shack San Juan Islands Visit a working oyster farm where you can watch oyster cultivation in the bay, then shuck and eat fresh oysters at a wa… foodExplore → Bremerton Naval Heritage Museum Bremerton Naval Heritage Museum Tacoma Tour decommissioned naval vessels (USS Turner Joy destroyer) and explore military history with guided access to engine … tourExplore → Tenino Sandstone Quarry Historic Site – Geologic Heritage & Swimming Quarry Tenino Sandstone Quarry Historic Site – Geologic Heritage & Swimming Quarry Tacoma Tenino Sandstone Quarry Historic Site features an old quarry converted into a swimming pool surrounded by quarry walls,… hidden-gemExplore → English Camp (San Juan Island National Historical Park) English Camp (San Juan Island National Historical Park) San Juan Islands San Juan Island National Historical Park preserves the site of the 1859 Pig War, a crisis between the United States and… cultureExplore → The Outfitters The Outfitters San Juan Islands Rent sea kayaks from a local outfitter operated by paddlers who've mapped the island's safest sea routes and most sceni… outdoorExplore → Gig Harbor Art District – Artist Studio Walks & Galleries Gig Harbor Art District – Artist Studio Walks & Galleries Tacoma Waterfront artist community with working studios, galleries, and artist-run boutiques; June ArtWalk gives direct studio… cultureExplore → Hornsby – Contemporary Fine Dining Hornsby – Contemporary Fine Dining Tacoma West 122 is a 21+ Pacific Northwest fine dining establishment featuring New American cuisine with locally sourced ingre… foodExplore → Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area – Old Growth Forest & Alpine Views Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area – Old Growth Forest & Alpine Views Tacoma Hike around a glacial-fed alpine lake surrounded by old-growth forest with views to the North Cascades; the 2.3-mile lo… outdoorExplore → Vashon Island – Lavender Fields & Local Artist Community Vashon Island – Lavender Fields & Local Artist Community Tacoma Lavender Hill Farm is an organic lavender farm on Vashon Island that grows twenty varieties of lavender and distills it… hidden-gemExplore → Washington State History Museum Washington State History Museum Tacoma Deep dive into Pacific Northwest indigenous cultures, frontier history, and regional identity through artifacts, oral h… cultureExplore → Islanders Restaurant Islanders Restaurant San Juan Islands Dine on contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine using foraged mushrooms, locally-caught seafood, and island vegetables i… foodExplore → San Juan Vineyard San Juan Vineyard San Juan Islands San Juan Vineyard is the only operating winery on San Juan Island, producing award-winning estate-grown wines including… foodExplore → The Funhouse Bar & Grill The Funhouse Bar & Grill San Juan Islands Experience a quirky neighborhood bar and restaurant where locals gather for burgers, live music, and genuine island com… hidden-gemExplore → The Library Cafe The Library Cafe San Juan Islands Discover a library-themed cafe on Orcas Island where espresso drinks and pastries are served among vintage books, creat… hidden-gemExplore → Kopachuck State Park – Spit & Tide Pools Kopachuck State Park – Spit & Tide Pools Tacoma Kopachuck State Park is a day-use beach park featuring two miles of easy hiking trails through forested areas and rocky… outdoorExplore → Lodgepole Pine Winery – Long Island Lodgepole Pine Winery – Long Island Tacoma Family-owned vineyard in Puget Sound wine country producing Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Chardonnay from estate vines; the t… foodExplore → Salishan Spa – Coastal Wellness Retreat Salishan Spa – Coastal Wellness Retreat Tacoma Salishan Coastal Lodge is a wellness retreat on the Oregon Coast offering spa treatments, yoga, pilates, meditation, Re… otherExplore → The San Juan Islands Museum of Art The San Juan Islands Museum of Art San Juan Islands The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor presents contemporary and historical art exhibitions across… cultureExplore → Turtlehead Farm & Farmers Market Stall Turtlehead Farm & Farmers Market Stall San Juan Islands Turtlehead Farm is a working farm nestled on the western flank of the Turtleback Mountain range, surrounded by pristine… foodExplore → Chihuly Collection Tacoma Chihuly at Tacoma Art Museum features a permanent collection of work by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly, one of the most pro… cultureExplore → Farina Pizzeria Tacoma Farina Pizzeria is an artisan pizzeria in Albuquerque, New Mexico specializing in handcrafted pizzas charred in a wood … foodExplore → Griffin Bay Bookstore San Juan Islands Browse an exceptionally curated indie bookstore with an encyclopedic natural history section and author events featurin… hidden-gemExplore → Grit City Brewing – Historic Brewery Tour & Tasting Tacoma Tour a restored 1920s brewery building with original equipment, learn Tacoma's industrial brewing heritage, and taste s… foodExplore → LeMay Collection – America's Car Museum Tacoma LeMay – America's Car Museum houses over 250 vehicles across four floors, showcasing a world-class collection dedicated… cultureExplore → Museum of Glass Tacoma Museum of Glass features live glassblowing demonstrations in the Hot Shop where visitors watch contemporary glass artis… cultureExplore → Pelindaba Lavender Farm San Juan Islands Walk through blooming lavender fields, then visit the on-site distillery to learn how lavender essence is extracted and… outdoorExplore → Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium – Wild Pachyderm Experience Tacoma Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is an AZA-accredited facility featuring over 500 animal and plant species across multiple… outdoorExplore → Roche Harbor Resort & Historic Port Townsend Wedding Venue San Juan Islands Roche Harbor Resort is a waterfront destination on San Juan Island offering 2,000 acres with 2,000+ feet of coastline, … tourExplore → San Juan Island Brewing Company San Juan Islands Order pints of house-made ales in a working brewery overlooking the harbor while watching tasting room regulars debate … foodExplore → San Juan Safaris Wildlife Tours San Juan Islands San Juan Safaris operates whale watching tours in the San Juan Islands, where visitors can observe orca whales in the H… tourExplore → Tacoma Art Museum Tacoma Tacoma Art Museum displays contemporary and historical artworks across multiple galleries, featuring rotating exhibitio… cultureExplore → The Earthenworks Gallery + Studio San Juan Islands Watch ceramic artists work in open studios, then browse and purchase museum-quality pottery created by some of the Paci… cultureExplore → The Walrus Tacoma The Walrus and the Carpenter is a restaurant and fishing pub opened in 2010, located in Old Ballard, serving oysters, s… foodExplore → The Whale Museum San Juan Islands The Whale Museum in Friday Harbor, Washington opened in 1979 as the first museum in the country devoted to a species li… cultureExplore → Wright Park Historic Arboretum Tacoma The W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, opened in 1908 at Wright Park, is one of only three Victorian-style conservato… outdoorExplore →