Allyn, Washington, is a small coastal community founded in the 1800s as an oystering and logging hub, located on the shores of Case Inlet. Known for its downhome coastal lifestyle, residents enjoy crabbing, boating, and fishing off the local dock. The community offers a variety of residential options, including custom-built homes, modern farmhouse styles, cottages, and ranch styles. Lakeland Village, on the west side, features a golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, and a 45-acre lake stocked with rainbow trout. The Cottages at North Bay Village, on the east side, provide a storybook setting near the waterfront, town restaurants, and parks. Allyn's commercial core includes longstanding restaurants like Big Bubba's Burgers, Allyn Pizza, and The Boat House Restaurant & Bar. For traditional Mexican cuisine, 2 Margaritas Family Restaurant is a local favorite. Allyn Waterfront Park offers a half-mile white sandy beach and a 500-foot dock popular for fishing and sunbathing. The park hosts the annual Allyn Days Festival each July, featuring live music, an oyster shucking competition, a salmon bake, and the Annual Mud Run. Students in Allyn attend schools in the North Mason School District, which participates in school choice. Washington state Route 3 runs through Allyn, with bus stops serviced by Mason Transit Authority. While Allyn is safer than the national average, Mason County poses a flood risk, with significant flooding events occurring periodically.
