Welcome to Tacoma!

Written on 04/17/2026
Darren O'Brien


Known for its world-renowned glass art, Tacoma's vibrant urban core is alive with culture. Find yourself surrounded by creativity and city sophistication when you eat, drink, shop and stroll Tacoma's downtown. The friendly city inspires you to celebrate the melding of old and new.

The city's many districts abound with cullture. Stoll the museum district where you can explore art, glass and history. Wander among the eclectic mix of upbeat resstaurants and music venues on Sixth Avenue. Shop the unique boutiques in the historic Proctor and Stadium districts, which bustle with foot traffic. Rooted in the arts, Tacoma is the place to be!

MARINA




FOSS HARBOR MARINA

The premiere marina in Tacoma for fuel and guest moorage. The fuel dock now has high-speed pumps and superior Latitude Marine Fuel. SHOW THE PNW BOATERS GUIDE APP AT THE FUEL DOCK AND GET .10 CENTS OFF PER GALLON! 

A full service marina with an emphasis on exemplary customer service, Foss Harbor Marina offers guest moorage, permanent year-round moorage, liveaboard moorage, boat storage, kayak and stand-up paddle board (SUP) rentals, and storage lockers. Plus the on-site Foss Harbor Market, offering grocery staples, ice and cold beverages, including a wide array of beer from European lagers to Pacific NW-brewed IPAs, and an expertly curated inventory of Washington, California, and Oregon wines. Fressh sandwiches, too. You'll also find basic household goods, toiletries and medicines, apparel and sunglasses, and marine supplies. Of course, hot coffee, snacks and ice cream.

Participating yacht club members can enjoy the Totem Yacht Club Reciprocal.

EAT/DRINK




Rock the Dock Pub & Grill - Next to Foss Harbor Marine

The Matador - Brave, Fresh Mexican Flavors

El Gaucho Steakhouse - Elegant Steakhouse

The Fish Peddler - Restaurant and Full Bar plus fresh seafood

Corina Bakery - Sweets and Savories

GLASS ART



Museum of Glass - Glass Art and Innovation with Glass Blowing Studio

Museum of Glass Store - Glass Art Retail and Online

MUSEUMS




Foss Waterway Seaport - Historic Maritme

LeMay - America's Car Museum

SHOPPING



Savoy Special Vintage - Vintage Clothing Store

Glenna's Vintage - Vintage Clothing Store

What? Shoppe! - Pop Culture, Original Art

Artist & Craftsman Supply - Arts & Crafts Supplies

Cocobolo - Clothing/Accessories

Hive Provisions - Gift Shop

Black Night Market - Night Market, shopping, art/fasion/music shows

Tacoma Sunday Flea Market - First Sundays of the month

ENTERTAINMENT




Tacoma City Theaters - Three stages, one district

Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel - Entertainment Capital of the Northwest

EVENTS



Tacoma Creates - Event Calendar