The Everett Waterfront - Things to Do

The orange glow of a slow burning sunset sparkles on undulating waves. They lap at the hulls of boats bobbing in the harbor. Across the sea are islands behind islands; and behind them the Olympic Mountains lounge along the horizon.

Joggers lope past with panting dogs. Children laugh on bicycles. A bouquet of kites fills the sky like a handful of candy thrown into the air.

This is the Everett Waterfront. Just north of Seattle, it is the place to be on a given summer day.

What follows is an almost-exhaustive list of things to do at the Port of Everett and the Everett Marina. Visit yourself to unlock any other special experiences in this magical place by the sea.

Recreation

Bicycling

There are waterfront bike paths aplenty, but you may want to park your car at Grand Avenue Park and take the bike-friendly pedestrian bridge across the street. That way you can capture amazing views from the bluff.


Walking/Running

The Milltown Trail runs along the waterfront, connecting restaurants, hotels, marina ramps and so much more. If you're looking to log miles somewhere with great air.


Sailing

Sail into the marina and rent a slip. Take your boat out for a spin on Puget Sound for incredible views.

Kayaking

Rent a kayak on the waterfront at a kiosk. Kayakshare.com offers a simple rental process. Go have fun!

Jetty Island

Just offshore of Everett is Jetty Island. Catch a seasonal summer ferry, go swimming or kiteboarding. This place has soft warm sand perfect for a full day chillout.


Photography

Bring your nice camera, especially if f you’re into incredible, epic sunsets. Post up at Grand Avenue Park or Boxcar Park for the best views of the sun setting over the Olympics.

Best bets: food/beverage options by genre

Bakery
Check out South Fork Bakery. Vegan options, baked goods from scratch, and espresso.

Dim sum

Fisherman Jack’s is Asian fusion plus seafood. A winning combo. Plus, they make some mean cocktails. You'll see.

Italian

Tate the good life by dining al fresco at Lombardi’s. They pride themselves in the freshest of ingredients and purest of olive oil.

Seafood

There's no shortage of great seafood options. Try Anthony's or Anthony's Woodfire Grill. Or for a more casual approach, visit Jetty Bar and Grille.

Brewpub

Scuttlebutt is a beloved Everett institution. Pub-style food, casual atmosphere, and brews crafted right in town.

Craft cocktails & beer

Sip sip sip. For beer hit up Sound 2 Summit. For cocktails it's a toss-up between The Muse and Bluewater.

Coffee & pastries

Grab a pastry and an espresso at The Muse. It's located in a historic home that you'll simply have to see to believe.

Other funsies

For the history buffs

The Everett Waterfront was once defined by lumber mills and nautical industry. Enjoy the Milltown Trail and plenty of interpretive signage scattered around the Port to celebrate the hardworking history of this former mill town.

Music at the Marina/Rock the Boat

Get your live music on by the sea at Music at the Marina and Rock the Boat.

Food trucks
Keep your eyes peeled for seasonal food trucks. They park by the Grand Avenue pedestrian bridge. Yum!

Featured images in this post (unless indicated otherwise) come courtesy of the Port of Everett, except for the photos of Jetty Island and The Muse.