Shilshole Bay Marina

We love having a boat at Shilshole. The north-south orientation of the slips makes it easier to dock. The owner community (including live aboards) are friendly and active on FB. Fuel and pump out are easy and not crowded. Facilities are clean and spacious.

After catastrophic engine failure and getting a new sailboat, I had to extend my stay in bell harbor and I was paid up till the end of it. And was in constant communication with the doc hands, they were wonderful, and I even dropped a phone, and the workers went ahead. And dove down the next day and picked it up for me. For free, I cannot be happier with their service. But upon entering Schill shoal after they stopped answering my calls making me dock without any instruction which is very very dangerous at night. Nonetheless, I was met with threats of a illegitimate. Admit five hundred fifteen dollar bill from belle harbor and they tried to argue that elliot bay was a sister marina that refused to take my payment, and once again told me I was trespassing.After three times they did not resp

What’s perfect about this place? Let me count the ways. First it’s next to the water and all the napping boats as they wait for their next great adventure out into the Sound. Seeing all the boats and their curious names always stirs the imagination. Second, this venue connects directly to Golden Gardens. If you decide you need to get some beach. Don’t forget the reservoir at the far end of Golden Gardens, which is rich with wild fowl. If you have kids or elderly parents, it’s lovely to watch how much they enjoy the activity of the birds. But I digress. Third, if you’re walking with children or elderly parents, one of the best things is to pass a little library abut the sailing center (which has public restrooms, in case you need them). Then you turn the corner and come to a larger than st

The bathroom/locker room/showers for marina guests/tenants are amazing!!! They’ve upgraded since my last stay years ago. Best marina facilities I have experienced. Thoughtful design: tons of hooks, multiple drains, and ventilation in each shower stall. In addition the door shows the lock unlock status (unless you’re color blind) and there’s no gaps between the stall partitions. Your card gets you an ample 6 minutes to shower—no quarters needed. The shower head has different spray options 🤯. There’s also a soap dispenser in the shower stall. All stalls have a separate changing area/dry area. In the sink area, they provide a hand dryer and paper towels. There’s also a baby changing table with a paper towel dispenser adjacent. Lots of additional vanity space for drying hair/applying makeup/s

Sweet dock! Went fishing here and it was beautiful! Got to see some seals when we came back in and it was super cool! Great place to walk around! Clean bathrooms and a good place to get cleaned up after fishing or being out on the boat all day.