Local Day Trips
1.25 miles ( a nice little workout, or very short drive) down the hill is this little park with water features for kids, and a walk by the water and train tracks. This is also where the Beach Tavern lives.
33 locals recommend
Titlow Park
8425 6th Ave1.25 miles ( a nice little workout, or very short drive) down the hill is this little park with water features for kids, and a walk by the water and train tracks. This is also where the Beach Tavern lives.
A beautiful 25 min drive, take the Olalla exit way for a bit more scenery. A 1.5 mile walk down to the water, and bit of a workout back up, very worth the effort. Dogs allowed.
6 locals recommend
Anderson Point County Park
8401 SE Millihanna RdA beautiful 25 min drive, take the Olalla exit way for a bit more scenery. A 1.5 mile walk down to the water, and bit of a workout back up, very worth the effort. Dogs allowed.
Very popular, with something for everyone; Five Mile Drive, Rose Garden, Steps and Ladders. Great for dogs and kids.
118 locals recommend
Point Defiance Park
5400 North Pearl StreetVery popular, with something for everyone; Five Mile Drive, Rose Garden, Steps and Ladders. Great for dogs and kids.
Country drive with fresh seafood shops along the way. Alderbrook Spa at Lake Cushman, Golf courses, beautiful views.
44 locals recommend
Hoodsport
Country drive with fresh seafood shops along the way. Alderbrook Spa at Lake Cushman, Golf courses, beautiful views.
Sightseeing
A great marina town to walk, or take a drive. Just across beautiful Narrows Bridge. Several great restaurants and bars, and Festivals when we are back up and running.
53 locals recommend
Gig Harbor
A great marina town to walk, or take a drive. Just across beautiful Narrows Bridge. Several great restaurants and bars, and Festivals when we are back up and running.
Very popular year round; check weather and road conditions before visiting other than summer. National Park entry fee $30 (or buy an annual NP Pass). But if "the mountain is out" it is a very, very special site!
606 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
Very popular year round; check weather and road conditions before visiting other than summer. National Park entry fee $30 (or buy an annual NP Pass). But if "the mountain is out" it is a very, very special site!
Olympic National Park (fee park). Stunning views of the Olympics (check weather and road conditions first), and many, many hikes with flora and fauna. 2.5 hours drive, make a night of it at Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort.
204 locals recommend
Hurricane Ridge
Olympic National Park (fee park). Stunning views of the Olympics (check weather and road conditions first), and many, many hikes with flora and fauna. 2.5 hours drive, make a night of it at Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort.
Walking, Biking, and Hiking
5.8 miles of paved trail along Commencement Bay. Popular and easy for dog walks, kids, bikes, roller sports, and jogging.
Ruston Way Path
Ruston Way Path5.8 miles of paved trail along Commencement Bay. Popular and easy for dog walks, kids, bikes, roller sports, and jogging.
This view never gets old. Walk, jog, bike-able; the Cushman Trail continues through Gig Harbor, runs parallel to Hwy 16, popular.
37 locals recommend
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Tacoma Narrows BridgeThis view never gets old. Walk, jog, bike-able; the Cushman Trail continues through Gig Harbor, runs parallel to Hwy 16, popular.
Local favorite MTB trails. Check out Trailforks.com or MTBproject.com for maps and other trails.
17 locals recommend
Banner Forest Heritage Park
6451 Banner Rd SELocal favorite MTB trails. Check out Trailforks.com or MTBproject.com for maps and other trails.
check out WTA.org for hikes. A great resource to find the right hike for you.
Also see AllTrails.com
15 locals recommend
Washington Trails Association
705 2nd Avecheck out WTA.org for hikes. A great resource to find the right hike for you.
Also see AllTrails.com
Neighborhoods
12th Ave in the Narrows neighborhood is a lovely short walk from Bungalow. Walk the manicured streets with water views, or continue down the hill to Titlow Park.
Narrows Place
Narrows Place12th Ave in the Narrows neighborhood is a lovely short walk from Bungalow. Walk the manicured streets with water views, or continue down the hill to Titlow Park.
City/town information
A 15 min ferry ride to take you further from "the grid". Lots of walking, biking, hiking, and views. https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=pd-tal. $20RT fee.
25 locals recommend
Vashon
A 15 min ferry ride to take you further from "the grid". Lots of walking, biking, hiking, and views. https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=pd-tal. $20RT fee.
Golf
Links Golf course has hosted the Men’s U.S. Open Championship. 15 minute drive.
122 locals recommend
Chambers Bay Golf Course
6320 Grandview Dr WLinks Golf course has hosted the Men’s U.S. Open Championship. 15 minute drive.
A low key residential course to work on your short game not 10 minutes from home.
Highlands Golf Course
1400 N Highlands PkwyA low key residential course to work on your short game not 10 minutes from home.
Allenmore Golf Course
2013 S Cedar St10 minute drive to 18 hole course and driving range. Popular local favorite.
A friendly and fair 18 hole course with popular restaurant and bar. 10 minutes across the bridge. (toll)
10 locals recommend
Madrona Links Golf Course
3604 22nd Ave NWA friendly and fair 18 hole course with popular restaurant and bar. 10 minutes across the bridge. (toll)
Traveler advice
Getting around
Biking is popular here!
Biking is Popular here check out Traillink.com for trails in, out, and around the city; and watch for cyclists in Tacoma and Seattle!
Getting around
Getting To Seattle
*Drive (not at rush hours if you can help it!)
*Ferry from/to Bremerton or Southworth.
https://wsdot.wa.gov/
*Sounder Train. https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/routes-schedules
*From the Airport: the sounder runs this route, but there is some walking, and you will still need to get from downtown Tacoma to Bungalow.
*Uber and Lyft are usually around.
Getting around
Tolls and HOV roads
You will see Toll booths and HOV lanes here. Pay attention to them; they will bill you.
A Goodtogo pass may be worth investing in if you are here for more than a few days; it auto bills for both Toll and HOV roads.