Gig Harbor Golf Trip Planning Guide
Gig Harbor is a charming harbor town on the Puget Sound that puts you within striking distance of Chambers Bay, Gold Mountain, and several other quality courses. The waterfront downtown has enough restaurants and bars to keep a group happy, and you're close to both Tacoma and Seattle if you want a bigger night out.
4 courses · 4 restaurants · 3 bars · 5 activities
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
SEA (45 min drive)
$35–$289
$400/night
4 of 4
~$340/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Gig Harbor. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Chambers Bay Golf Course — links, $175–$289 · 4.8★
2015 US Open host — links-style course on Puget Sound built on a reclaimed gravel mine
Brix 25 — steakhouse, $$$
Upscale waterfront dining with steaks, seafood, and harbor views — the big dinner spot
7 Seas Brewing Taproom — brewpub
Big taproom right on the harbor with 15+ taps and a great outdoor area
Day 2
Gold Mountain Golf Club (Cascade Course) — parkland, $35–$60 · 4.5★
Companion course at Gold Mountain — excellent value with mature trees and rolling terrain
Gig Harbor Kayak Tour — 2-3 hours, $35–$65/pp
Paddle the harbor and Puget Sound with views of Mt. Rainier — rentals right on the waterfront
Tides Tavern — casual, $$
Iconic waterfront tavern on the harbor — pizza, fish & chips, and cold beer with boat-watching
Tides Tavern Bar — patio · Open late
Over-water patio bar that's been a Gig Harbor institution since 1973 — sunset beers are a must
Day 3
Gold Mountain Golf Club (Olympic Course) — parkland, $55–$95 · 4.4★
Consistently rated a top public course in WA — John Harbottle design through the Kitsap Peninsula forest
Point Defiance Park (Tacoma) — 2-3 hours, $0–$0/pp
760-acre park 15 min away with trails, a zoo, and stunning Puget Sound views
El Gaucho Tacoma — steakhouse, $$$$
15 minutes away in Tacoma — tableside Caesar salads, dry-aged steaks, and old-school service
The Hub Saloon — dive · Open late
Classic small-town bar with pool, cheap drinks, and local character
Course-by-Course Guide
Gig Harbor has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 4 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Chambers Bay Golf Course
Bucket List2015 US Open host — links-style course on Puget Sound built on a reclaimed gravel mine
Gold Mountain Golf Club (Olympic Course)
PremiumConsistently rated a top public course in WA — John Harbottle design through the Kitsap Peninsula forest
Gold Mountain Golf Club (Cascade Course)
SolidCompanion course at Gold Mountain — excellent value with mature trees and rolling terrain
Trophy Lake Golf & Casting Club
SolidLong challenging layout near the harbor with water features and mountain views
Where to Stay
Gig Harbor has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $400/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$500–$1600/night
Sleeps 12–16 · Gig Harbor waterfront or Fox Island — Puget Sound views with harbor proximity
$400–$1100/night
Sleeps 10–14 · North Gig Harbor or Key Peninsula — residential neighborhoods with more space
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Brix 25
$$$Upscale waterfront dining with steaks, seafood, and harbor views — the big dinner spot
Tides Tavern
$$Iconic waterfront tavern on the harbor — pizza, fish & chips, and cold beer with boat-watching
El Gaucho Tacoma
$$$$15 minutes away in Tacoma — tableside Caesar salads, dry-aged steaks, and old-school service
7 Seas Brewing
$$Gig Harbor's best brewery with a spacious taproom, food trucks, and a waterfront location
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
7 Seas Brewing Taproom
Big taproom right on the harbor with 15+ taps and a great outdoor area
Tides Tavern Bar
Late NightOver-water patio bar that's been a Gig Harbor institution since 1973 — sunset beers are a must
The Hub Saloon
Late NightClassic small-town bar with pool, cheap drinks, and local character
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Gig Harbor Kayak Tour
Paddle the harbor and Puget Sound with views of Mt. Rainier — rentals right on the waterfront
Point Defiance Park (Tacoma)
760-acre park 15 min away with trails, a zoo, and stunning Puget Sound views
Gig Harbor Brewery Walk
7 Seas, Heritage Distilling, and several tasting rooms along the harbor — easy walkable loop
Puget Sound Fishing Charter
Salmon and halibut fishing on Puget Sound departing from the harbor
Heritage Distillery Tour
Award-winning BSB (Brown Sugar Bourbon) distillery with tastings right on the harbor
Getting There
Fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — it's a 45-minute drive to Gig Harbor. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include A&A Limousine and Tacoma Party Bus). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.