Tacoma Yacht Club
5401 Yacht Club Road · Tacoma, WA 98407 · USA · Puget Sound South
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Visiting by boat
- Slips provided by
- Yacht Club
- Facility
- Tacoma Yacht Club
- Facility phone
- 253-279-8221 or 253-752-3555
- Facility email
- info@tacomayachtclub.org
- Facility website
- tacomayachtclub.org
- Where
- Tacoma Point Defiance - Ruston. Just beyond the breakwater to your left as you enter the marina. Reciprocal dock is "V" shaped and clearly marked.
- Time limit
- 48 hour max courtesy stay. No boat may be left unattended overnight.
- Max dockage
- 100' total dock. Max 4 boats.
- Rafting
- Not Allowed
- Shore power
- 30A
- Details
- Guest Moorage is just beyond breakwater to your left as you enter the marina. Use the QR code at the dock to register your stay online. $5/night power fee.
Facilities near the slips
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Potable water
- Yes
- Laundry
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Notes
- Showers are located in the basement of the clubhouse and are always open. Laundromat located approximately 1 mile away.
Marine services
- Fuel
- No
- Pump-out
- Yes
- Haul-out
- No
- Chandlery
- No
- Other services
- The Point Defiance Marina is a site located within Point Defiance Park along Commencement Bay in Tacoma, WA, in the southern portion of the greater Seattle-Tacoma metro area.
Alternative mooring
- Options
- Marina
- Notes
- Point Defiance Marina Public Dock located on the right before you reach breakwater wall.
Around town
- Restaurants & shops
- Yes. Enjoy the best views of Commencement Bay and Olympic Mountain range from clubhouse dining or deck. Ruston Way Waterfront Walk is steps away. This coastal road offers a 2 mile stretch of paved walking trail and scenic views of the South Puget Sound. Point Ruston Community within walking distance offering living, dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation on the water’s edge. Point Defiance Park, Zoo & Aquarium also within walking distance.
The club
- Phone
- 253-752-3555
- info@tacomayachtclub.org
- Website
- tacomayachtclub.org
- Mailing address
- 5401 Yacht Club Road
- Clubhouse
- Yes
- Clubhouse hours
- Office Open:
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Restaurant Hours:
Wed-Sun: Lunch & Dinner 12pm to 9pm (last reservation at 8pm) - Clubhouse notes
- Dining in clubhouse specialized in steak & seafood. Reservations encouraged (253-752-3555). Reciprocal Clubs will be charged a 20% usage fee. Visa or Mastercard only.
- Position
- 47.3059, -122.5122
Information last updated by the club August 21, 2026.