Salish Coast
Ferry rides, quiet bays, and working waterfront towns define the Salish Coast. Paddle the shoreline, wander the marinas, watch the whales, and stay for fresh seafood and sunset views. Salt air included.
Image courtesy of the Port of Everett
Explore Snohomish County
There's a little bit of everything within the five visitor regions of Snohomish County, WA. Snohomish County is uniquely situated between the water and the mountains in the heart of aviation country.
As such, you can easily access the many cultures — the nautical, artistic, outdoors, and farming communities — that make up the essence of Pacific Northwest. Use the clickable interactive map below to find more information and content about each of our regions.
One County. Five Regions.
Urban Borough
Walkable downtowns filled with restaurants, craft breweries, record stores, and galleries bring the county’s creative energy together. Park once and follow your curiosity.
Valley Corridor
Historic towns, farmland, and river landscapes shape this stretch of the county. Scenic roads, farm stands, and open space invite you to slow down, see what’s growing along the way, and take…
Cascade Gateway
Follow the rivers upstream toward forest trails, alpine lakes, and big views of the Cascade Mountains. This is where adventures start.
Cascades
The Cascade region is iconic, filled with alpine lakes, placid cisterns, scree-choked gorges, leg-burning switchbacks, wildflower meadows, and frolicking wildlife.
You've reached Snohomish County
2,000 square miles of mountains and rivers, cities and towns, farmlands, and coastlines comprise Snohomish County, WA. Foggy evergreens, driftwood coastlines, cozy coffee shops, and craft breweries—yep, we have those, and so much more. Urban and outdoor cultures intersect here in surprising and delightful ways. Enjoy some retail therapy, discover delicious eats and treats, or take the scenic route.
Tread Lightly
7 Ways to Travel Sustainably in Rural Areas
Travel light, leave no trace, find joy.
Responsible River Recreation
Every year, folks flock by the hundreds to the rivers of Snohomish County. And who can blame them? What’s not…
7 Ways to Travel Sustainably in an Urban Environment
“Leave no trace” also counts in the city.
There's no wrong way to PNW
What to do in a place that has it all? We get that a lot. Snohomish County is packed with experiences stretching from the Cascade Mountains to the Salish Sea. Choose your own adventure!
The Best of Snohomish County
Venture into our neck of the woods and you're sure to discover an unforgettable experience. Here are some adventure ideas to get you headed in the right direction.
Welcome to Snohomish County! 歡迎! Bienvenue! ようこそ! Bienvenido! 환영하다!
Located just 15 miles north of Seattle and encompassing 2,000 square miles, Snohomish County stretches from the peaks of the Cascade Mountains to the shores of the Salish Sea and is characterized by urban scapes, rural vistas, and outdoor recreation.
Home to Boeing's Future of Flight Aviation Center, Snohomish County is easily accessed from Asia and Europe with direct flights to Sea-Tac International Airport (SEA) and domestically through Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE). Snohomish County offers year-round visitor experiences and the signature blend of nature and culture that the Pacific Northwest region is famous for.