The purpose of this literature review is to summarize and synthesize the available information regarding the impacts of socioeconomic factors on coastal and watershed restoration in the Puget Sound, Wash. This review revealed that socioeconomic factors play an important role in determining the designation, process, and success of restoration projects. This review is divided into several sections, each addressing a different socioeconomic topic area related to restoration. Major findings from each of these topic areas are reported below.