The Seaside Loop

The Puget Sound, known as the Salish Sea to indigenous peoples of the region, is a place where islands float in mirrored water. With over 80 miles of shoreline, this inland sea invites recreation, relaxation, and reflection.

Land of Loops Pt 1: The Seaside Loop

Soak in the salty sea air while you kayak to a tiny sandy island. Explore rocky beaches, tuck into a cozy coffee shop, or catch your own Dungeness Crab. Wander bustling harbor towns where you can try your hand at glassblowing or enjoy the craft beers! Visit the Hibulb Cultural Center and learn about the history of the first people to care for this land. Everything in the Coastal Communities is inspired and informed by the Salish Sea—the atmospheric visual art, the fresh-from-the-boat salmon dinners, and the sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains.

Coastal Stories

From the sea comes a bounty for the senses. Soak in the views or soak up the clam and mussel broth, you choose!

Guaranteed Whale Watching: You're Certain to Spot a Cetacean
The ghost shrimp of the Snohomish River in Washington State are so tasty that diners…
Best Seafood in Snohomish County
Seafood is like a hip hop mixtape: the fresher, the better.
Beauty in the Streets: Tour the Everett Graffiti Renaissance
In the time of Covid-19 folks are rethinking their cities. What’s the purpose of a…

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Here's a smattering of the latest happenings from the Region

Meet the Osprey
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Everett’s Top 5 Coffee Shops, Ranked
Everett, WA punches above its weight when it comes to delicious coffee. Though it’s the seventh biggest city in Washinton State, this working-class mill town offers a remarkable concentration of culture. The local coffee scene is evidence that this city by the bay has it going on.
The Sisters Restaurant Reinvents Itself
This beloved family-owned Everett diner almost closed forever during the pandemic. Then it was saved by the grandson of the original owner and bounced back with a fresh new vision for plant-based foods and quality espresso.

The shores are only the half of it

Dotted along the shores of Snohomish County are the cities and towns that make up an eclectic community rich in art, history, shopping and casinos. Explore the cities of the Coastal Communities below.

Edmonds
Edmonds is a walkable waterfront town with inviting sandy beaches, stunning views, and engaging public art.
Tulalip
Where Heritage Meets Hospitality. To step into Tulalip (pronounced Tuh’-lay-lup) is to enter a place where history and modern luxury live side-by-side…

Trip Inspiration

See what others are doing in the Coastal Communities of Snohomish County, WA!