Stimson Marina
5265 Shilshole Ave. NW
Seattle, WA 98107
206.784.1000
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Stimson Marina is Seattle’s largest covered fresh-water marina and is conveniently located on the Salmon Bay Waterway just inside the Ballard Locks. Its also a certified Envirostar marina, one of only three to be cited by King County for reducing hazardous waste and given the highest environmental rating. Our facility offers a number of amenities to its tenants and their visitors:

200 covered slips from 25 to 50 feet
Over 2,000 lineal feet of open moorage
Ample parking adjacent to dock entrances
Storage units (4 x 4 x 8 ft.) available
Gated docks, card entry system
Security guards
Restrooms, laundry, showers
Oil and hazardous waste disposal facility
Secure kayak storage
Wi-Fi Internet access

Stimson Marina is just steps away from Ballard’s main shopping area where there are many restaurants, bars and shops.

Lombardi’s is famous for its annual Garlic Festival and always for its casual atmosphere and excellent
Italian food.
2000 NW Market St.
(corner of 22nd)
206 783-0055
La Carta de Oxaca features the regional cuisine of Oaxaca, Mexico.
5431 Ballard Ave. NW
206 782-8722
The Matador is known for its Tex-Mex cuisine and its Tequila Bar.
2221 NW Market St.
(corner of Ballard Ave.)
206 297-2855
The Tractor Tavern hosts live rock, blues and jazz shows 5 to 7 nights a week. And serves beer, wine and BBQ.
5213 Ballard Ave.
206 789-3599
Sutter Home and Hearth features stoves and BBQ of every kind.
5333 Ballard Ave.
206 783-9115
The Ballard Sunday Farmer’s Market has a cornucopia of fresh produce and crafts.
5330 Ballard Ave.
(between NW Vernon Pl. and 22nd NW)
206 781-6776