Bala Sivakumar · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Gig Harbor, Washington.
A guide to the working harbor across Puget Sound from Tacoma. Where to eat, what to do, where to stay — written by people who live here.
What we'd send a visitor to first.
See all editor picks → Wikimedia EAT Tides Tavern
Iconic 1973 waterfront tavern — the deck has the best harbor view in town.
Wikimedia DO Gig Harbor Gondola
Authentic Venetian gondola tours — the signature 'Venice of the PNW' experience.
Wikimedia EAT Anthony's at Gig Harbor
Pacific Northwest seafood with floor-to-ceiling harbor + Mt Rainier views.
Wikimedia DO Skansie Brothers Park
Waterfront park in the heart of downtown — historic netshed, concert lawn.
Wikimedia EAT Netshed No. 9
Brunch in a restored 1909 fishing netshed — outdoor seating over the water.
Wikimedia DO Harbor History Museum
Smithsonian-affiliate: maritime + fishing-fleet + Native heritage of the peninsula.
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8 hours, walking distance, one lunch + one sunset dinner.
Read the plan → Coming from Seattle70 min via I-5 + WA-16. Bridge tolls, parking, the perfect departure.
Read the plan → Coming from Tacoma25 min across the Narrows. Half-day or all-day, the locals' move.
Read the plan → For business owners
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