Shelton is a friendly, small waterfront city at the edge of Puget Sound with easy access to boating, the Hood Canal and Olympic foothills, plus local breweries, a farmers market and a relaxed arts scene—an appealing home base for multi-week therapy contracts where outdoor adventures and a tight-knit community keep longer stays interesting.
It’s also only about 20–22 miles from Olympia for dining, shopping and nightlife and roughly 45–52 miles from Tacoma for bigger-city amenities, so you can enjoy a quieter hometown stay while reaching urban options on day trips.