| From Point Ruston all the necessities and many of the amenities of life can be found nearby. Just down Pearl Street groceries and gourmet foods, coffee and espresso, dry cleaning, deli and wine shops are handy. The wonders of Point Defiance Park and the delights of Ruston Way offer recreation close at hand. As more conveniences arrive at Point Ruston, some errands will become possible by foot or bike. | Point Ruston residents will also enjoy quick and easy access to downtown Tacoma, I-5 and HWY 16. Getting to Seattle is simple and energy efficient with the Sounder Commuter Train. View a regional map here. |
| A - POINT DEFIANCE PARK ZOO & AQUARIUM | B - TACOMA YACHT CLUB/SURROUNDING AREA | C - RUSTON / NORTH PEARL ST. |
D - POINT RUSTON FUTURE HOME OF: |
| • 702-Acre Park • Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium • Gardens & Old Growth Forest • Five-Mile Drive • Hiking & Running Trails • Pagoda • Owen Beach • Kayak Rentals • Historic Fort Nisqually • Boathouse Marina • Go-Carts & Batting Cages • Beautiful Thematic Gardens • Multiple Family Picnic Areas • Tennis Courts & Playgorounds |
•Tacoma Yacht Club • Public Boat Launch • Anthony’s Seafood Restaurant • Vashon Ferry Terminal • Future Peninsula Park • Easy Access to Point Ruston |
• Antique Sandwich Company • Don’s Ruston Market • Nursery for the Adventurous • The Ruston Inn & Restaurant • Unique Antique Shops • Point Defiance Books • Tatanka Take-Out • Pt. Defiance Cafe’ & Casino • Chevron Gas Station/Mini • Community Car Wash • Indochine Cafe’ • Walgreens Drug Store |
• Mile Long Waterwalk • Parks & Recreation • Cafe´s • Restaurants • Bistros • Boutiques • Upscale Shopping • Specialty Market • Galleries • Silver Cloud at Point Ruston |
| E - RUSTON WAY RESTAURANT ROW |
F - OLD TOWN TACOMA BUSINESS DISTRICT |
G - WESTGATE NORTH SHOPPING & MORE |
H - PROCTOR DISTRICT SHOPPING & MORE |
| • Miles of Waterfront Boardwalk • Multiple Pocket Parks • The Lobster Shop Restaurant • C.I. Shenanigan’s Restaurant • The RAM Restaurant & Brewery • Katie Downs Tavern & Eatery • Duke’s Chowder House • Harbor Lights Restaurant • Northern Fish Market • Various Family Parks • Places to Scuba Dive • Parasailing in Commencement Bay • 3 Piers to Go Fishing • Silver Cloud Hotel • Miki Spa & Salon |
• The Spar: Tacoma’s Oldest Saloon • Cafe’ Divino • Starbuck’s Coffee • Art Galleries • Old Town Bicycle • Barker Road Collection • Columbia Bank • Ambrosia Florist & Gifts • Tulley’s Coffee • Job Carr Cabin Museum |
• Safeway Grocery & Gas • Albertson’s Grocery • Round Table Pizza • Joeseppi’s Italian Ristorante • ColdStone Ice Cream • Starbucks Coffee • Forza Coffee • UPS Store • Big Lots • El Toro Restaurant • Columbia Bank • Bank of America • Key Bank • Specialty Wine Shop • Local Dry Cleaning & Other Services |
• U.S. Post Office • Tacoma Public Library • Safeway Grocery • Metropolitan Market • East & West Asian Cafe’ • Blue Mouse Movie Theatre • Europa Italian Bistro • Pomodora Italian Restaurant • Starbucks Coffee • UPS Store • Specialty Shops & Boutiques • Gardensphere Nursery • La Fondita Mexican Restaurant • Knapp’s Restaurant • Babblin’ Babs Bistro • The Old House Cafe’ & Gift Shop • Caper’s Take-Home Eatery |