Snohomish County & North Puget Sound
Edmonds, Washington
City
Ferry town with a walkable waterfront
Edmonds is a waterfront city on Puget Sound with a ferry terminal, a compact downtown of restaurants and shops, and a strong arts community.
History & Local Character
A lumber and ferry town platted in 1890, Edmonds grew as a residential city and remains a gateway to the Kitsap Peninsula.
Housing & Real Estate
Downtown condominiums, mid-century homes in the bowl and waterfront properties.
Restaurants & Shopping
Main Street and the waterfront hold seafood houses, bakeries, breweries and coffee shops.
Schools & Education
Edmonds School District serves the city.
Parks & Recreation
Edmonds Marina Beach, Brackett's Landing and Yost Park give the city shoreline and forest.
Transportation & Accessibility
Washington State Ferries sails to Kingston; Sounder commuter rail and I-5 connect to Seattle.
Local Businesses
Restaurants, galleries, the ferry terminal businesses and a dive and marine services cluster.
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Nearby Attractions
- Edmonds ferry
- Marina Beach Park
- Brackett's Landing
- Edmonds Center for the Arts
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Walkable downtown and beach
- Ferry to the Olympic Peninsula
- Sounder rail to Seattle
Considerations
- High housing costs
- Ferry traffic through downtown
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Edmonds ferry go?
Washington State Ferries runs from Edmonds to Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula, a crossing of about 30 minutes.