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.
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.
With over 80 miles of shoreline, this inland sea invites recreation, relaxation, and reflection.
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!
Salish Sea Coastal Communities
Snohomish County has over 90 miles of coastline to explore and is located near Urban Basecamp and the Sauk and Stillaguamish River Valleys in Snohomish County, Washington.
Skykomish & Snohomish River Valleys
Salish Sea Coastal Communities
The inland sea is most of who we are. It’s the source of food and weather, transportation and inspiration. The saltwater offers a sparkling view, a respite, and a place to play…
Urban Basecamp
Urban Basecamp is the diverse, metropolitan heart of Seattle NorthCountry. Artists can afford to live in these old brick and timber mill cities; makers are tucked away in urban spaces, painting, jamming…
Stillaguamish & Sauk River Valleys
Rooted in folkways - where older traditions meet modern iterations of Pacific Northwest culture - the small working towns of this valley still resonate with stories of indgenous peoples, lumberjack and mining…
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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.
Trip Inspiration
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