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Why people love visiting charming Gig Harbor

The beaches and surrounding scenery provide a peaceful ambiance to your vacation home in Gig Harbor. This city is romantic and welcoming, recognized for its shopping, boating and restaurants. Museum of Glass and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium are just a couple of the must-sees in the area. Whether you're planning a family vacation, friends trip or romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of vacation homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.

Activities

Activities and attractions in and around Gig Harbor

Are you hoping to find things to do during your stay? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that Gig Harbor has to offer. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium (3.3 mi / 5.2 km)
Puyallup Fairgrounds (16.7 mi / 26.9 km)
Performance Golf Center (3.5 mi / 5.7 km)
Horseshoe Lake Golf Course (6.6 mi / 10.7 km)
Foss Waterway Seaport (8.4 mi / 13.5 km)
Chambers Bay Golf Course (8.9 mi / 14.4 km)

Weather

Seasonal weather in Gig Harbor

If you're planning a vacation around warm-weather activities, August, July, September and June are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 79°F.

Natural features

Exploring the natural features in Gig Harbor

Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to appreciate the scenery, Gig Harbor is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are some of the area’s most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

Skansie Brothers Park (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
Grandview Forest Park (0.4 mi / 0.7 km)
Crescent Creek Park (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
McCormick Forest Park (2.2 mi / 3.6 km)
Point Defiance Park (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
Kopachuck State Park (5 mi / 8.1 km)

How to get there

Transportation options to and around Gig Harbor

Fly into Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.), the closest airport, located 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), which is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) away.

How many vacation rentals are available around Gig Harbor?

Our 2020 vacation rental listings offer a large selection of 413 house rentals around Gig Harbor. From 271 Houses to 52 Cottages, find unique vacation rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends. The best place to stay around Gig Harbor is on HomeAway.

What is the best area to stay when travelling to Gig Harbor?

Whether you're travelling with family or friends, here are the areas with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Gig Harbor:

Seattle Waterfront: 280 vacation rentals
Downtown: 325 vacation rentals
North Beacon Hill: 43 vacation rentals
Belltown: 312 vacation rentals
Pike Place Market: 244 vacation rentals

For other neighbourhoods, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.

What are the popular points of interest near where I can stay when travelling to Gig Harbor?

HomeAway offers a large selection of lodging choices near lovely places in Gig Harbor. From HomeAway travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:

Cushman Trail: 655 home rentals
Paradise Theatre: 773 home rentals
Performance Golf Center: 610 home rentals
Kopachuck State Park: 613 home rentals
Skansie Brothers Park: 751 home rentals

But there are many other points of interest around Gig Harbor listed on HomeAway where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.