Browns Point Lighthouse

Browns Point Lighthouse sits at the eastside of the entrance into Commencement Bay in Browns Point. Browns Point is a one of the neighborhoods of Tacoma. The Lighthouse is located right on the water and fairly easy walking from the parking lot.

Location From I-5 take I-705 exit. Take a right on 509 and follow it out of town and past the Port of Tacoma. Follow 509/Marine View Drive into Browns Point. Make a left on Hayada Blvd NE. Hayada will make a bend to the left at that point turn right and and almost immediate left Tulalip St NE.

NOTE: There is VERY limited parking within the park itself. There is some street parking.

Point Robinson Lighthouse

Point Robinson Lighthouse is a lighthouse that is easily by foot. Its a short walk from the parking lot and level walking for those with mobility issues. This lighthouse lies on the shores of Puget Sound. From the lighthouse you can see Tacoma and on a clear day, Mount Rainier. There are no tours available nor can one enter the lighthouse.

Location The lighthouse is at the southend of Vashon Island. The island is accessible via ferry via Point Defiance ferry dock on the south and Fauntleroy on the northeast.

Lightship Swiftsure

Lightship Swiftsure Swiftsure is one of the oldest lightships in the country and the only one to have her original steam engines. She is 129 feet long, with a beam of 28 feet, six inches and a draft of 12 feet, six inches. Her displacement is 668 tons. Her aids to navigation include a 1,000 watt primary light, a 140-decibel Diaphone horn, and a 1,000 pound foredeck fog bell.

Location: She is moored on Lake Union, in Seattle, Washington, for restoration. You view it close up but not available for boarding.

Mukilteo Lighthouse

Mukilteo Lighthouse is located in Snohomish County, Washington. A beautiful location on the Puget Sound. Easily accessible with level walking withe exception when approaching from the beach.

Note: The Mukilteo Ferry crosses the sound to reach Whidbey Island. There is a lighthouse on the island - Admiralty Head Lighthouse.

Location: Mukilteo Lighthouse can reached via Exit 189 off of I-5. Folllow signs to the ferry dock. The lighthouse is located to the left of the ferry dock.

Dofflemeyer Lighthouse

Dofflemeyer is a lighthouse located at the southern end of the Puget Sound here in Washington State. To locals I have discovered many have not heard of it.

Location: Dofflemeyer Lighthouse is located NE of Olympia in an area called Boston Harbor. From downtown Olympia take East Bay Drive which turns in Boston Harbor Road. Follow Boston Harbor Road to the four way stop. Turn left and the marina is on the right handside. Due to the fact its located on private property one can only view it from a distance. It can be best seen from the marina or by boat.

Marrowstone Island Lighthouse

Marrowstone Island is located on the northeastern tip of Marrowstone Island which is part of Fort Flagler State Park. The lighthouse like many lighthouses are on private property. Suggestion from us if you want to get close to it approach it from the beach its a very short walk.

Location:: Marrowstone Island can be reached via the town of Port Hadlock. Down the road from Port Haddock you will cross Indian Island (US Naval Reserve) before crossing onto Marrowstone Island. Once on Marrowstone you will need to drive to the northend of the island to Fort Flagler. Watch out for deer in the park. We encountered a number of them!