Of Lighthouses, Breweries, and Fine Art Galleries

Make the most of the coast with beachcombing and charming seaside towns.

Seaside Edmonds, Mukilteo & Hotel Indigo

Start your day at the beach in Edmonds. Tour the small art galleries that the seaside city is known for. Cole Art Gallery & Art Studio is a fine choice for art lovers, both for viewing paintings and sculptures and for taking one of their many art classes. Grab some happy hour appetizers at the Salish Sea Brewing Co., then make your way north along the coastline to Mukilteo.

Catch the sunset at the Mukilteo Waterfront. Walk the driftwood-strewn beach and explore the historic lighthouse. You’d be cheating yourself if you didn’t stop by the iconic Ivar’s walk-up fish and chips window at the Mukilteo wharf (the batter on the fish is oh so crispy!).

Lodge at the Hotel Indigo on the Everett Waterfront. This luxe hotel has front-row views of the Everett Marina, with balconies that overlook Gedney, Camano, and Whidbey Islands. The hotel’s motif is a modern nod to the maritime and aviation industries that have long defined the region.

Don't forget a quick nightcap at the hotel’s Jetty Bar and Grille and a restorative dip in the heated saline pool.