Harstine Island & South Puget Sound
Hiking
McMicken Island Marine State Park
Nice hike down to the water on the Harstine Island
The closest entrance to the national park is past picturesque Lake Cushman, just over an hour away from the Harstine house. Once you pass the entrance to the park, there is a fantastic loop hike along the North Fork of the Skokomish River. It is so beautiful!!!
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Olympic National Park
Hoodsport, WA 98548
United States
47.51214° N, 123.31979° W
Olympic National Park
3002 Mt Angeles RdThe closest entrance to the national park is past picturesque Lake Cushman, just over an hour away from the Harstine house. Once you pass the entrance to the park, there is a fantastic loop hike along the North Fork of the Skokomish River. It is so beautiful!!!
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Olympic National Park
Hoodsport, WA 98548
United States
47.51214° N, 123.31979° W
Lake Cushman has so many fun hiking trails and the lake is surprisingly warm in the summer months. The trails range from easy to challenging and you can stop in Hoodsport for some food on your way in or out.
Lake Cushman Lookout
Lake Cushman has so many fun hiking trails and the lake is surprisingly warm in the summer months. The trails range from easy to challenging and you can stop in Hoodsport for some food on your way in or out.
Just a quick walk from the house, Jarrell Cove State Park has some hiking trails and camping sights, with a boat dock for overnight camping.
16 locals recommend
Jarrell Cove State Park
391 E Wingert RdJust a quick walk from the house, Jarrell Cove State Park has some hiking trails and camping sights, with a boat dock for overnight camping.
Food scene
Super fun place to eat oysters and have a drink on the water.
71 locals recommend
Hama Hama Farm Store
35846 US-101Super fun place to eat oysters and have a drink on the water.
Spencer Lake Bar & Grill
1180 E Pickering RdChill, local pub fare on Spencer Lake
Come to sip cocktails on the lawn and take in the exceptional view of the Olympic mountain range over the Hood Canal. There is a full service bar / restaurant for fine dining as well.
61 locals recommend
Alderbrook Resort and Spa
10 E Alderbrook DrCome to sip cocktails on the lawn and take in the exceptional view of the Olympic mountain range over the Hood Canal. There is a full service bar / restaurant for fine dining as well.
In Gig Harbor, a great place to enjoy a drink and get lunch or dinner.
103 locals recommend
Tides Tavern
2925 Harborview DrIn Gig Harbor, a great place to enjoy a drink and get lunch or dinner.
Do you love a good dive bar? We do too! This classic dive bar has been around for over 50 years and is a fantastic spot to cozy up to the bar, eat delicious fried chicken and meet some super friendly locals.
6 locals recommend
Bob's Tavern
320 S 1st StDo you love a good dive bar? We do too! This classic dive bar has been around for over 50 years and is a fantastic spot to cozy up to the bar, eat delicious fried chicken and meet some super friendly locals.
Located right on Harstine Island, buy oysters, clams and salmon. Be sure to call a couple of days ahead to place your order so they are picked fresh for you!
Salish Seafood
Located right on Harstine Island, buy oysters, clams and salmon. Be sure to call a couple of days ahead to place your order so they are picked fresh for you!
Located between our house and Jarrell Cove State Park, you will find Harstine Acres, a U-pick farm for flowers, veggies and eggs.
Harstineacres
3570 E North Island DrLocated between our house and Jarrell Cove State Park, you will find Harstine Acres, a U-pick farm for flowers, veggies and eggs.
Fun, swanky oyster bar in Olympia - great food, cocktails and oysters.
37 locals recommend
Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar
222 Capitol Way NFun, swanky oyster bar in Olympia - great food, cocktails and oysters.
Located just off the island past the bridge on the left, drive up to Hungry Hollow to get the freshest eggs, veggies, chicken, smoked salmon and fresh bread on Saturdays.
Hungry Hollow Farm
2490 E Pickering RdLocated just off the island past the bridge on the left, drive up to Hungry Hollow to get the freshest eggs, veggies, chicken, smoked salmon and fresh bread on Saturdays.
Farmers Market
700 Capitol Way NOlympia has a wonderful farmer's market that runs year round.
If you run out of wine while staying at the house and don't feel like driving all the way to Shelton, stop here! They have a surprisingly decent wine selection as well as baked goods and ice cream.
20 locals recommend
Olympic Bakery & Deli
591 E Pickering RdIf you run out of wine while staying at the house and don't feel like driving all the way to Shelton, stop here! They have a surprisingly decent wine selection as well as baked goods and ice cream.
City/town information
Shelton
Nearest town for groceries
Gig Harbor is a lovely town about 55 mins away from the Harstine house. With plenty of restaurants, bars and shops, you can easily spend a day strolling along the harbor. One particular favorite spot for drinks and dining is The Tides Tavern.
Gig Harbor, WA, USA
Gig Harbor is a lovely town about 55 mins away from the Harstine house. With plenty of restaurants, bars and shops, you can easily spend a day strolling along the harbor. One particular favorite spot for drinks and dining is The Tides Tavern.
Recreation
Play a round of 9 or 18 hole golf on this beautiful course.
15 locals recommend
Alderbrook Golf Course
330 E Country Club Drive EastPlay a round of 9 or 18 hole golf on this beautiful course.
Lake Cushman Golf Course
210 N Fairway Dr WPlay a round of golf
Sightseeing
The Harstine Island Community Club has local events year round. In the summer, there is a farmer's and craft market every Saturday, a holiday market just after Thanksgiving and plenty of of local events that showcase the close knit community of Harstine Island.
Harstine Island Community Club
The Harstine Island Community Club has local events year round. In the summer, there is a farmer's and craft market every Saturday, a holiday market just after Thanksgiving and plenty of of local events that showcase the close knit community of Harstine Island.