OBG Area Guidebook
Sightseeing
Just a couple of minutes away from OBG, this is a fun trip for wine tasting and experiencing a small scale, local winery. Some good tasties here.
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Olalla Vineyard & Winery
13176 Olalla Valley Rd SEJust a couple of minutes away from OBG, this is a fun trip for wine tasting and experiencing a small scale, local winery. Some good tasties here.
Fun place to go for a walk, you'll see bakeries, coffee houses, restaurants, bars and breweries, clothing stores, art boutiques and funky one of a kind shops.
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Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance
3311 Harborview DrFun place to go for a walk, you'll see bakeries, coffee houses, restaurants, bars and breweries, clothing stores, art boutiques and funky one of a kind shops.
The first brewery in the Gig and has grown to be a regional player in the beer scene. Beautiful setting at the mouth of the harbor with incredible views. An easy walk from anywhere downtown.
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7 Seas Brewing
2905 Harborview DrThe first brewery in the Gig and has grown to be a regional player in the beer scene. Beautiful setting at the mouth of the harbor with incredible views. An easy walk from anywhere downtown.
A short drive to the Bremerton Ferry will take you to downtown Seattle and perhaps one of the most magnificent ways to approach and enter the city. Views of the Seattle skyline and Iconic Space Needle will not disappoint.
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Bremerton Ferry Dock station
10 Washington AveA short drive to the Bremerton Ferry will take you to downtown Seattle and perhaps one of the most magnificent ways to approach and enter the city. Views of the Seattle skyline and Iconic Space Needle will not disappoint.
Best park in Gig Harbor! This Pristine stretch of beach will give you a good beach stroll to the Narrows Bridge, which is an inspiring sight from below. If you time your visit around the tide going out you will have access to a couple of miles of beach and a great hike.
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Tacoma Narrows Park
1502 Lucille Pkwy NWBest park in Gig Harbor! This Pristine stretch of beach will give you a good beach stroll to the Narrows Bridge, which is an inspiring sight from below. If you time your visit around the tide going out you will have access to a couple of miles of beach and a great hike.
Good beer and fun location in a working farm that also sells produce during the growing season. Close to OBG (like 10 mins) which makes this an ideal stop for a delicious pint or growler fill.
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Yoked Farmhouse & Brewery
525 Southwest Pine RoadGood beer and fun location in a working farm that also sells produce during the growing season. Close to OBG (like 10 mins) which makes this an ideal stop for a delicious pint or growler fill.
A unique experience in the heart of Gig Harbor. Authentic Gondola's glide through the harbor where you can share a glass and check out the beautiful yachts and waterfront homes. The best part will be when your Gondolier serenades you! Request "the bluest skies are in Seattle"
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Gig Harbor Gondola
3117 Harborview DriveA unique experience in the heart of Gig Harbor. Authentic Gondola's glide through the harbor where you can share a glass and check out the beautiful yachts and waterfront homes. The best part will be when your Gondolier serenades you! Request "the bluest skies are in Seattle"
Food scene
Delicious, hearty italian goodness. You'll love the ambiance and the owner goes out of his way to make everyone feel welcome.
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Il Lucano Ristorante Italiano
3119 Judson StDelicious, hearty italian goodness. You'll love the ambiance and the owner goes out of his way to make everyone feel welcome.
I'm dead serious...this place makes the best mushroom and swiss burger on the planet! The garlic, rosemary shoes string fries are next level too.
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The Gourmet Burger Shop
4120 Harborview DrI'm dead serious...this place makes the best mushroom and swiss burger on the planet! The garlic, rosemary shoes string fries are next level too.
Deep-local, my favorite bar/chill spot in all of the Harbor. Great beer on tap, tidy selection of wines and some basic nibblies. A great view on the waterfront. Also has boat access when the tide is right.
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Island View Market and Public House
7102 Ray Nash Dr NWDeep-local, my favorite bar/chill spot in all of the Harbor. Great beer on tap, tidy selection of wines and some basic nibblies. A great view on the waterfront. Also has boat access when the tide is right.
Great cocktails, funky, delicious appetizers in a cool setting. In the middle of the Harbor so lot's of shopping before or after and some good restaurants too.
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Brimstone PNW Smokehouse
7707 Pioneer WayGreat cocktails, funky, delicious appetizers in a cool setting. In the middle of the Harbor so lot's of shopping before or after and some good restaurants too.
My favorite breakfast restaurant in super local Port Orchard. Mess-it-Up with a fried egg on top, you will achieve bliss.
Uncle Dave's Cafe
3280 SE Lund AveMy favorite breakfast restaurant in super local Port Orchard. Mess-it-Up with a fried egg on top, you will achieve bliss.
Get the pu pu plater with the fried calamari wedges, then move to a prawn pad thai and finish with a panang curry. This place is always a family favorite.
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Lele's Resturant
4747 Point Fosdick DrGet the pu pu plater with the fried calamari wedges, then move to a prawn pad thai and finish with a panang curry. This place is always a family favorite.
Warm, homemade cinnamon rolls with italian coffee right in the Harbor. Yummy lunch sandwiches and a pesto pasta salad that is to die for.
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Susanne's Bakery & Deli
3411 Harborview DrWarm, homemade cinnamon rolls with italian coffee right in the Harbor. Yummy lunch sandwiches and a pesto pasta salad that is to die for.
The iconic Gig Harbor tavern that serves a great menu with outstanding halibut fish and chips. In the summer, the deck is the popular scene overlooking the Harbor and Tides dock. This is a tavern so 21 and over venue.
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Tides Tavern
2925 Harborview DrThe iconic Gig Harbor tavern that serves a great menu with outstanding halibut fish and chips. In the summer, the deck is the popular scene overlooking the Harbor and Tides dock. This is a tavern so 21 and over venue.
Oh boy, all the delicious baked goods and a deep deli counter to fulfill your on-demand meal needs. Great selections of produce, meat, beer/wine/hard A and many other options.
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Metropolitan Market
5010 Point Fosdick DrOh boy, all the delicious baked goods and a deep deli counter to fulfill your on-demand meal needs. Great selections of produce, meat, beer/wine/hard A and many other options.
Here we go...good tavern grub (burgers, pizza and other fried goodies) but the real draw is their menu of "twisted fries." Cheesy fries, chili fries, pulled pork fries, poutine fries and mexi cheese fries...oh boy, my arteries are nervous but my taste buds say "damn the torpedos!"
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The Brick House Bar and Grill
714 Bay StHere we go...good tavern grub (burgers, pizza and other fried goodies) but the real draw is their menu of "twisted fries." Cheesy fries, chili fries, pulled pork fries, poutine fries and mexi cheese fries...oh boy, my arteries are nervous but my taste buds say "damn the torpedos!"
Upscale yet casual. Delicious NW cusine that is always fresh and seasonal. One of our favorite "special dinner" spots in the Harbor.
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Green.House Restaurant
4793 Point Fosdick DrUpscale yet casual. Delicious NW cusine that is always fresh and seasonal. One of our favorite "special dinner" spots in the Harbor.
City/town information
Another cool town to explore. Antiques, restaurants and bars, a marina to stroll past and lots of small shops.
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Port Orchard
Another cool town to explore. Antiques, restaurants and bars, a marina to stroll past and lots of small shops.
A gorgeous small town just 11 mins from OBG. Great restaurants, bars, shops, marina and all around fun place to take a walk.
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Gig Harbor
A gorgeous small town just 11 mins from OBG. Great restaurants, bars, shops, marina and all around fun place to take a walk.
Tacoma has all the amenities of a big city, packed into a walkable, historic and interesting town . Nicknamed "grit city," Tacoma has lot's to offer. Great restaurants, bars and tons of antique shops. Views abound of the bay and Mt. Rainier from most areas of the city. Try the Tacoma Night Market, a hip event that is held throughout the year...see www.tacomanightmarket.com
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Tacoma
Tacoma has all the amenities of a big city, packed into a walkable, historic and interesting town . Nicknamed "grit city," Tacoma has lot's to offer. Great restaurants, bars and tons of antique shops. Views abound of the bay and Mt. Rainier from most areas of the city. Try the Tacoma Night Market, a hip event that is held throughout the year...see www.tacomanightmarket.com
Walking distance
New Name is Olalla Bay Market (Airbnb will not recognize yet).
Soon to be opening! A short kayak, walk or drive from OBG. A great place to get supplies and have an adult beverage and a pizza on their deck. (Craft Beer & wine, pizza, ice cream, pretzels and sandwiches and groceries).
Al's Market
13965 Crescent Valley Rd SENew Name is Olalla Bay Market (Airbnb will not recognize yet).
Soon to be opening! A short kayak, walk or drive from OBG. A great place to get supplies and have an adult beverage and a pizza on their deck. (Craft Beer & wine, pizza, ice cream, pretzels and sandwiches and groceries).
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Daybreak on your OBG deck
Not to be missed! Every morning, daybreak brings a whole new vista no matter what the weather...but on a clear morning it is truly spectacular to enjoy your morning cup and the sun rising over Vashon Island.
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Bring warm coat and socks
Chillin on your outdoor hanging couch is a memorable way to take in the view. Warm cloths in the cold months will make this a must and will quickly become one of your favorite spots at OBG. As the sun goes down, turn on the patio mood lighting for a fun place to hang after hours.
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Costco just around the corner
Costco is a short drive away to load up on all the essentials. Also, there is an Albertsons across the street from Costco so all your grocery needs can be met. You will also find Target, Home Depot , Big 5 Sporting Goods, Walgreens and a good selection of smaller businesses in the immediate area (McDonalds, Pita Pit, Mod Pizza, etc.).