Edmonds Washington Tourism

Located minutes north of Seattle, the waterfront community of Edmonds is a regional destination for day-travelers and weekenders.

The unique downtown area offers everything from best-seller books to boutique clothing, 1920’s movie theater, contemporary housewares, coffee bistros, restaurants and beautiful beaches set against the scenic backdrop of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Dine downtown or enjoy a beachfront eatery with outdoor tables offering views of the pier, the Sound and sunsets. The rich blend of old and new make Edmonds special. Set in the vibrant center of downtown shops, the Historical Museum, a former Carnegie library, recalls Edmonds’ founding in 1890 as a mill town.

According to Sunset Magazine, Edmonds’ charms are a “well-kept secret.” As to the public waterfront fishing pier, Sunset notes, “When the salmon are running, there can be 100 people out there---pullin’ ‘em in.” One of the West Coast’s largest covered moorage facilities, the award winning marina at the Port of Edmonds houses more than 1,200 boats and adds immensely to the ambiance of Edmonds’ waterfront vista.

A ferry terminal provides daily service to Kingston, carrying passengers, cars, and bicycles to Hood Canal and the Olympic Peninsula, while the train station nearby serves Amtrak and local commuters. Sandy beaches and a one of a kind underwater diving park are walkable from downtown, as is the new Edmonds Center for the Arts where exciting performances fill the stage year-round.

Celebrated as an arts community, Edmonds hosts Third Thursday Art Walks, where you meet local artists, browse through galleries, and enjoy the warm hospitality of downtown merchants. Special events are held throughout the year including the Edmonds Arts Festival, Waterfront Festival, Saturday Summer Markets, and A Taste of Edmonds.

A big crowd pleaser is the Fourth of July celebration, highlighted by a children’s parade, Main St. parade, and evening fireworks. In September, The Edmonds’ Classic Car Show, welcomes the arrival of fall, and October hosts a nationally recognized writer’s conference.
A central fountain, streetlamps with colorful hanging flower baskets, public art, and a waterfront walkway make visitors to Edmonds feel welcome in one of Washington’s friendliest towns.

Edmonds fountain