Someone else leads · Maury Island

As the crow flies10.3 mifrom downtown Gig Harbor · Jerisich DockPoint Robinson Park and Lighthouse, 3705 SW Point Robinson Rd, Vashon, WA 98070 · exact street address · not route miles

Point Robinson Lighthouse Sunday tour

A genuinely maritime guided experience at one of the region's most photogenic points.

E-bike friendlyRain optionFreewondertalk

Where it is

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Location overviewMaury Island
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WhenPark 8:00 AM-dusk; summer lighthouse tours are generally Sunday noon-4:00 PM; Ship Store Sat/Sun 11:00 AM-3:00 PM.
CostFree; donation encouraged
Allow30-60 minutes plus beach time
WeatherRain friendly

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Why this sits where it does.

The upside

A genuinely maritime guided experience at one of the region's most photogenic points. distinctive shared story, weather-safe, good value; limited visual proof.

The tradeoff

Email/call the captain before departure.

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Why it could work for the two of you

A genuinely maritime guided experience at one of the region's most photogenic points.

Volunteer-led access to the 1885 lighthouse and Ship Store, with beach and Mount Rainier views.

Conversation friendliness

medium

Planning commitment

low

Make it a mini-date

Tour the light, buy a tiny Ship Store souvenir and picnic on the beach.

Distance, night return, and tender reality

Road / marine contextMarine/ferry routing varies; central-island stops are often 5–14 road miles from Dockton or Tahlequah
Best boat baseDockton or another confirmed Vashon berth/anchorage
From that baseIsland distances are meaningful even when they look short; hills and sparse services change the trip
Ride/cab planning range$20–$40 · 10–18 min · planning range, not live quote
In daylight

Use the e-bikes in daylight with a battery reserve and a fixed turnaround time.

After dark

This is not an evening itinerary; do not bike or remain at the park after dusk.

Dinghy landing

Point Robinson Park shoreline: Scenic destination by land; not a verified place to secure a tender.

Verified marine-access recordPoint Robinson Park shorelineDo not use as a tender landing

The official park page directs boaters to the North End or Jensen Point launches; it does not identify a dock or moorage at Point Robinson.

Hours / return constraint: Park 8:00 AM-dusk; no after-hours landing plan.

  • DO NOT ASSUME beaching is safe or permitted for an unattended tender.
  • DO NOT ASSUME the park remains accessible after dusk.
Call 206-463-9602Dock map ↗Vashon Park District source ↗
Verified route rangeDockton Park Marina → Point Robinson
10–18 minutes$20–$40high availability risk

Daytime only: Point Robinson closes at dusk. Prearrange the return rather than trying to summon a car at the park.

Taxi backup: No dependable island taxi dispatch was verified.

Uber source ↗Vashon Park District source ↗

The prominent crow-flight mileage is a geographic comparison from Jerisich Dock, not a route distance. Road, marine, time, and fare figures here are planning ranges, not live quotes. The named dock panel uses verified landing information where available; otherwise it explicitly tells you to confirm before relying on it.

What you actually do

  • Volunteer-led access to the 1885 lighthouse and Ship Store, with beach and Mount Rainier views.
  • Address: 3705 SW Point Robinson Rd, Vashon, WA 98070

Review synthesis

Visitors love lighthouse, beach and Rainier views; tour access is volunteer-dependent and the shoreline can be windy.

Useful cautions and little wins

  • Mixed; lighthouse may shelter briefly, beach is exposed.

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