Anderson Island
Essentials
It’s not fancy, but it’s the hub of the island. Grab firewood and ice here. Features suburban food staples and a little bit of produce. Deli counter makes prepared foods and island gossip if you’re friendly. Beer and wine (no hard liquor). Souvenirs. ATM in the DVD area. Post office. Gas pumps. Hardware and outdoor gear out back. Don’t miss the bulletin board for local info.
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Anderson Island General Store
10202 Eckenstam Johnson RdIt’s not fancy, but it’s the hub of the island. Grab firewood and ice here. Features suburban food staples and a little bit of produce. Deli counter makes prepared foods and island gossip if you’re friendly. Beer and wine (no hard liquor). Souvenirs. ATM in the DVD area. Post office. Gas pumps. Hardware and outdoor gear out back. Don’t miss the bulletin board for local info.
A nice fitness center in a historic former schoolhouse. Yoga classes frequently (check the Anderson Island App for schedule), machines inside, tennis courts outside.
Anderson Island Community Center
11319 Yoman RdA nice fitness center in a historic former schoolhouse. Yoga classes frequently (check the Anderson Island App for schedule), machines inside, tennis courts outside.
Look out for craft fairs, garage sales, ice cream socials and such here. There is also a small library if you need to borrow a book.
Anderson Island Community Center
11319 Yoman RdLook out for craft fairs, garage sales, ice cream socials and such here. There is also a small library if you need to borrow a book.
There is a nine-hole executive golf course on the island. The golf clubhouse rents clubs, balls and rolling carts if you need them. You can also buy fishing licenses at the Riv office.
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Riviera Community Club
11016 Country Club DrThere is a nine-hole executive golf course on the island. The golf clubhouse rents clubs, balls and rolling carts if you need them. You can also buy fishing licenses at the Riv office.
Affectionately known as “The Riv” (yes, it’s also the name of the area and near the Riv office—it’s confusing), this is the primary restaurant on the island. Featuring a full bar and lakefront dining, this is also where bingo, karaoke, and most concerts happen. You can also watch sports when big games are on. The island’s favorite band is No Rules and they play a few times a year, it’s a pretty fun scene.
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Riviera Lakeshore Restaurant
11019 Country Club DriveAffectionately known as “The Riv” (yes, it’s also the name of the area and near the Riv office—it’s confusing), this is the primary restaurant on the island. Featuring a full bar and lakefront dining, this is also where bingo, karaoke, and most concerts happen. You can also watch sports when big games are on. The island’s favorite band is No Rules and they play a few times a year, it’s a pretty fun scene.
Sightseeing
Lovely large farm acreage with a gift shop, tourable pioneer farm house and outbuildings, and large community gardens. The historical building plays host to community events like weddings and seasonal events like concerts, salmon bake in early summer and an apple press at harvest time.
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Anderson Island Historical Society
9306 Otso Point RdLovely large farm acreage with a gift shop, tourable pioneer farm house and outbuildings, and large community gardens. The historical building plays host to community events like weddings and seasonal events like concerts, salmon bake in early summer and an apple press at harvest time.
A lovely easy loop trail that is mostly flat and in the forest, with little detours for good views or stops on the beaches. Well maintained and features signs about wildlife. No dogs allowed.
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Jacobs Point Park
A lovely easy loop trail that is mostly flat and in the forest, with little detours for good views or stops on the beaches. Well maintained and features signs about wildlife. No dogs allowed.
This is the lake that our house is on, it’s the lake with two swimming areas and allows motorized boats, jet skis, etc. No dogs, smoking or drinking allowed at either park.
Florence Lake
This is the lake that our house is on, it’s the lake with two swimming areas and allows motorized boats, jet skis, etc. No dogs, smoking or drinking allowed at either park.
This is the Old Swimming Hole with docks, rafts, slides and such. No lifeguards on duty, so exercise caution. No smoking, drinking or dogs at this park.
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Lowell Johnson Park
9717 114th AveThis is the Old Swimming Hole with docks, rafts, slides and such. No lifeguards on duty, so exercise caution. No smoking, drinking or dogs at this park.
A nice hike through the forest that leads to a beach on the sound. Some inclines, but not overly difficult or a lot of elevation in total. No dogs allowed.
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Andy's Marine Park
A nice hike through the forest that leads to a beach on the sound. Some inclines, but not overly difficult or a lot of elevation in total. No dogs allowed.
Food scene
The social center of the island, right by the golf course. Newly renovated with decks overlooking Lake Josephine. Evening brings various entertainment with bands, karaoke and very awesome bingo. Seriously, don’t miss bingo if you are here on Wednesday. The pots are big and it moves fast.
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Riviera Lakeshore Restaurant
11019 Country Club DriveThe social center of the island, right by the golf course. Newly renovated with decks overlooking Lake Josephine. Evening brings various entertainment with bands, karaoke and very awesome bingo. Seriously, don’t miss bingo if you are here on Wednesday. The pots are big and it moves fast.
A tiny, homey place to grab coffee or a simple meal. There is outdoor seating for nice days.
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Anderson Island Café
10006 Eckenstam Johnson RdA tiny, homey place to grab coffee or a simple meal. There is outdoor seating for nice days.
On the Mainland
These are places that might be helpful before you get on the ferry.
A charming ice cream and coffee shop in Steilacoom run by Anderson Island residents. It’s right by the ferry line so get parked and grab a cone.
Berry Dock Ice Cream Shop
1203 Rainier StA charming ice cream and coffee shop in Steilacoom run by Anderson Island residents. It’s right by the ferry line so get parked and grab a cone.
A small restaurant and bar at the top of the ferry lanes. Outdoor seating.
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Steilacoom Pub & Grill
1202 Rainier StA small restaurant and bar at the top of the ferry lanes. Outdoor seating.
Target
5618 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SWGreat place to grab fresh produce, good wines and beer before heading to the island. Unique and lovely.
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Tacoma Boys
5602 6th AveGreat place to grab fresh produce, good wines and beer before heading to the island. Unique and lovely.
Whole Foods Market (under construction)
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StWithin Ubering range of the ferry. Take the Sounder commuter train to/from Seattle on weekdays. Approximately $15 Uber ride to the ferry. A good way for a late friend to get to the island, just pick them up from the ferry dock on Anderson after they walk on the ferry.
Lakewood Station
Within Ubering range of the ferry. Take the Sounder commuter train to/from Seattle on weekdays. Approximately $15 Uber ride to the ferry. A good way for a late friend to get to the island, just pick them up from the ferry dock on Anderson after they walk on the ferry.
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
Wave!
Wave at other cars and pedestrians when you’re out and about. It’s the island way!
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Liquor
There is beer and wine available at the store but they don’t sell liquor, so bring what you like to drink if you want it at the house. The bar at the Riv serves a full bar.
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Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
You can get some fresh produce at the store, but it is very limited. Best to bring it with you.