Gig Harbor is a picturesque, walkable waterfront town on Puget Sound with a lively downtown of restaurants, galleries, coffee shops and a marina, plus easy outdoor recreation like kayaking, boating and nearby trails that make multi-week stays feel like an enjoyable local experience rather than being stuck.
For bigger-city needs, Tacoma and Seattle are both within roughly an hour — Tacoma for museums, breweries and commuter connections, and Seattle for major arts, international flights and weekend getaways — so you get small‑town charm with easy access to urban amenities.