Gig Harbor is a place steeped in history, with the sx̌ʷəbabš, or Swift Water People finding this a safe harbor. Croatian settlers launched the commercial fishing business, which remains here to this day. Scandinavian settlers brought businesses to town, and immigrants from across the nation settled in Gig Harbor over the years.  

Gig Harbor remains a place where connection to the water provides a living for generations of families.

Today, the water is not just a place of work, it is a place of recreation. The Gig Harbor canoe and kayak racing team are national champions. Locals enjoy a more leisurely pace - whether by paddle, by motor, by sail, or by land — and visitors get a warm welcome at locally-owned inns, hotels, and vacation rentals.

Learn more at www.visitgigharborwa.com/