Seabrook: Beach town under three hours from Kirkland.
Entertainment
The town thrives on shared experiences: beach bonfires, festivals, oceanfront yoga, summer concerts, and holiday celebrations. Aside from outdoor adventures, other activities in town include an arcade, boutique spa, sports courts, fitness center, and indoor and outdoor heated pools.
Explore
Seabrook provides miles of wide-open beach, mountain bike and hiking trails, 22 parks and direct access to surfing, paddleboarding, mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking. Renting boards, bikes, and gear is made easy at Basecamp Bike and Board shop. Fishing enthusiasts will find prime steelhead fishing on four local rivers, and deep-sea fishing experiences off the coast.
Eat & Drink
The vibrant Town Center includes celebrated restaurants, wine bars, and a full-service grocery. Start your day with a fresh pastry and coffee from Vista Bakeshop, enjoy sunset cocktails at Koko’s Restaurant & Tequila Bar, or settle in for a cozy dinner at Rising Tide. Soon, a regenerative farm will add to the experience—providing fresh, seasonal produce to the town’s restaurants, Fresh Foods Market, homeowners, and guests further reflecting Seabrook’s commitment to sustainable, community-driven living.
NorthCountry: Encompassing Mukilteo, Everett, and Snohomish.
Mukilteo
Mukilteo offers scenic beaches, a historic lighthouse, and waterfront fun with kayak and paddleboard rentals or guided tours and whale-watching. If you are looking to spend the night, the Silver Cloud Inn is Mukilteo’s only waterfront hotel, offering breathtaking views of the
Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains.
Everett
A fun summer activity at the Port of Everett is Sail-In Cinema where guests enjoy movies from boats moored in the harbor or on shore. Pop into Everett's historic Weyerhaeuser Building, now home to The Muse Whiskey Bar and Coffee Shop, which serves as a community gathering space while commemorating the building's unique history. For dinner, checkout Fisherman Jack’s, serving Asian-inspired dim sum with beautiful waterfront views.
Snohomish
Heading east to the Cascade mountain valleys, family-friendly farms await. Craven Farm is a popular spot to visit year-round, with a new tap house, wedding venue, acres of crops, and a variety of farm animals to see. Other options include Luckie Farms which features hands-on encounters with reindeer, cows, and more; and Mountainview Blueberry Farm which allows visitors pick berries and enjoy a Sunflower Festival each August.