Guidebook for Seattle
Parks & Nature
There are several access points for the Longfellow Creek trail just half a block away.
Longfellow Creek Trail
Longfellow Creek TrailThere are several access points for the Longfellow Creek trail just half a block away.
Alki beach boasts some of the most dramatic and iconic views back to the Seattle skyline. As you continue around the bend it gives you breathtaking views of Puget Sound and on clear days the Olympic Mountains. It is an excellent place for long walks, leisurely strolls on the promenade, runs, volleyball, fire pits, amazing restaurants and gorgeous sunsets.
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
Alki beach boasts some of the most dramatic and iconic views back to the Seattle skyline. As you continue around the bend it gives you breathtaking views of Puget Sound and on clear days the Olympic Mountains. It is an excellent place for long walks, leisurely strolls on the promenade, runs, volleyball, fire pits, amazing restaurants and gorgeous sunsets.
Lincoln Park is a 135 acre park in West Seattle between Fauntleroy Way S.W. and Puget Sound. One of Seattle's largest parks, attractions include the paved walkway along the beach, tennis courts, baseball - from Wikipedia
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StLincoln Park is a 135 acre park in West Seattle between Fauntleroy Way S.W. and Puget Sound. One of Seattle's largest parks, attractions include the paved walkway along the beach, tennis courts, baseball - from Wikipedia
The Arboretum is composed of a series of gardens and trees within its five acres. We are a public educational facility operated under the auspices of South Seattle Community College. We are a 'living laboratory" for our college students and faculty who utilize the collections and natural plant communities for studies in a variety of disciplines. The Arboretum also serves the public as a garden for enjoyment. Here you will find beauty,knowledge and restoration in a garden setting.
Next door to our Arboretum is the new Seattle Chinese Garden. Each garden is a member of the Garden Conservancy, a national organization committed to the preservation of historic gardens.
6 locals recommend
South Seattle College
6000 16th Ave SWThe Arboretum is composed of a series of gardens and trees within its five acres. We are a public educational facility operated under the auspices of South Seattle Community College. We are a 'living laboratory" for our college students and faculty who utilize the collections and natural plant communities for studies in a variety of disciplines. The Arboretum also serves the public as a garden for enjoyment. Here you will find beauty,knowledge and restoration in a garden setting.
Next door to our Arboretum is the new Seattle Chinese Garden. Each garden is a member of the Garden Conservancy, a national organization committed to the preservation of historic gardens.
Mount Rainier National Park
This is my favorite "hidden gem" park/beach. It is just 4.5 miles away but is tucked away. The views and serenity are a local favorite.
93 locals recommend
Seahurst Park
1600 SW Seahurst Park RdThis is my favorite "hidden gem" park/beach. It is just 4.5 miles away but is tucked away. The views and serenity are a local favorite.
I grew up on the Olympic Peninsula and have traveled a fair amount around the world yet this rainforest holds a special place in my memories. It is profound in its majestic rainforest experience. This is a healthy drive from Seattle and you may want to plan an overnight or if camping is an option and is available. I can recommend amazing day hikes, meanderings or epic adventures.
86 locals recommend
Olympic National Park Visitor Center
3002 Mt Angeles RdI grew up on the Olympic Peninsula and have traveled a fair amount around the world yet this rainforest holds a special place in my memories. It is profound in its majestic rainforest experience. This is a healthy drive from Seattle and you may want to plan an overnight or if camping is an option and is available. I can recommend amazing day hikes, meanderings or epic adventures.
Essentials
This shopping area features a Starbucks, QFC grocery store, RiteAid pharmacy, Staples, Target, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 24 hour fitness, restaurants, post office and liquor store.
66 locals recommend
Westwood Village
2600 SW Barton StThis shopping area features a Starbucks, QFC grocery store, RiteAid pharmacy, Staples, Target, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 24 hour fitness, restaurants, post office and liquor store.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6313 35th Ave SWReady to explore but need a car....
This is the nearest bus stop (0.2miles) about a 5 min walk. This route can take you among other places to downtown via the 120 bus and to Westwood Village for groceries, starbucks, target, staples, 24 hour fitness, barnes & noble etc.
Delridge Way SW & Croft Pl SW station
This is the nearest bus stop (0.2miles) about a 5 min walk. This route can take you among other places to downtown via the 120 bus and to Westwood Village for groceries, starbucks, target, staples, 24 hour fitness, barnes & noble etc.
An amazing adventure is to take the West Seattle Water Taxi from Alki beach to the downtown water front. It is approx 7 min crossing and is passengers only. It gives amazing iconic views and is a great entry point to the city. It docks you near the aquarium, ferry terminals, Ivar's shower house and just a few blocks up the hill via Pike Street Hill Climb is Pike Place Market.
68 locals recommend
West Seattle station
801 Alaskan WayAn amazing adventure is to take the West Seattle Water Taxi from Alki beach to the downtown water front. It is approx 7 min crossing and is passengers only. It gives amazing iconic views and is a great entry point to the city. It docks you near the aquarium, ferry terminals, Ivar's shower house and just a few blocks up the hill via Pike Street Hill Climb is Pike Place Market.
Entertainment & Activities
West Seattle Golf Course
4470 35th Ave SWIf you have the opportunity to see a performance at Benaroya Hall you will not be disappointed. The venue is world class and the performances are top drawer. Be sure to check their calendar for a lovely evening out.
100 locals recommend
Benaroya Hall
200 University StIf you have the opportunity to see a performance at Benaroya Hall you will not be disappointed. The venue is world class and the performances are top drawer. Be sure to check their calendar for a lovely evening out.
Food Scene
Honestly...The BEST bakery I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Exquisite!
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWHonestly...The BEST bakery I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Exquisite!
Uptown Espresso
3845 Delridge Way SWBest local coffee house.
Love this place. Big booths. Great food and tasty bar beverages. Nice screens for sports scene.
39 locals recommend
The Bridge
6301 California Ave SWLove this place. Big booths. Great food and tasty bar beverages. Nice screens for sports scene.
Great little unpretentious budget friendly tasty Chinese food. A local favorite. Great lunch specials. Try the salmon hot muk steamed in banana leaves.
13 locals recommend
Lee's Asian Restaurant
4510 California Ave SWGreat little unpretentious budget friendly tasty Chinese food. A local favorite. Great lunch specials. Try the salmon hot muk steamed in banana leaves.
This is where I love to take out of town visitors! The views are great. It is down on Alki beach. The chowders are amazing. Most of the dishes are crafted from local seasonal choices. Fish is their speciality and its especially great!
136 locals recommend
Duke's Seafood
2516 Alki Ave SWThis is where I love to take out of town visitors! The views are great. It is down on Alki beach. The chowders are amazing. Most of the dishes are crafted from local seasonal choices. Fish is their speciality and its especially great!
This is an iconic restaurant and gives stunning views to the Seattle downtown skyline and waterfront views. I personally love their happy hour where local fresh fare is featured and the bar area has comfy chairs and often deck seating with amazing views!
207 locals recommend
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWThis is an iconic restaurant and gives stunning views to the Seattle downtown skyline and waterfront views. I personally love their happy hour where local fresh fare is featured and the bar area has comfy chairs and often deck seating with amazing views!
This amazing Italian restaurant is in Post Alley right above the Pike Place Market. Excellent Italian food and live music on certain evenings. Great patio and excellent location. A local favorite.
236 locals recommend
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyThis amazing Italian restaurant is in Post Alley right above the Pike Place Market. Excellent Italian food and live music on certain evenings. Great patio and excellent location. A local favorite.
This is a local favorite for amazing burgers, great salads and an amazing selection of brews.
62 locals recommend
Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub
4720 California Ave SWThis is a local favorite for amazing burgers, great salads and an amazing selection of brews.
Sightseeing
The space needle is such an iconic part of Seattle history. The views from the observation deck are stunning. It is even magical on the misty days but of course those brilliant blue skies make it one of the most stunning view points I could recommend.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad StThe space needle is such an iconic part of Seattle history. The views from the observation deck are stunning. It is even magical on the misty days but of course those brilliant blue skies make it one of the most stunning view points I could recommend.
ok, honestly..I have yet to take this magnificent ride but I hear it is magnificent and the views are stunning.
347 locals recommend
The Seattle Great Wheel
1301 Alaskan Wayok, honestly..I have yet to take this magnificent ride but I hear it is magnificent and the views are stunning.
The Sky View Observatory is located on the 73rd floor of Columbia Center. At nearly 1,000 feet it offers the tallest public viewing area in the Pacific Northwest. The 360 degree panoramic view includes Mt. Rainier, Bellevue, the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Baker, Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, the Space Needle and the city of Seattle.
128 locals recommend
Sky View Observatory Columbia Center
700 4th AveThe Sky View Observatory is located on the 73rd floor of Columbia Center. At nearly 1,000 feet it offers the tallest public viewing area in the Pacific Northwest. The 360 degree panoramic view includes Mt. Rainier, Bellevue, the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Baker, Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, the Space Needle and the city of Seattle.
I really do love this aquarium. I'm always enchanted by the otters and I can't resist the touch tanks. Kids love this experience especially if you combine it with the ride on the water taxi that departs from west seattle.
390 locals recommend
Seattle Aquarium
I really do love this aquarium. I'm always enchanted by the otters and I can't resist the touch tanks. Kids love this experience especially if you combine it with the ride on the water taxi that departs from west seattle.
Shopping
The world famous exciting and vibrant Pike Place Market showcases local artisans, craft vendors alongside the famous fish throwing vendor and an abundance of local produce. It also hosts some of the best restaurants and views in the city. A must see and a must DO.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveThe world famous exciting and vibrant Pike Place Market showcases local artisans, craft vendors alongside the famous fish throwing vendor and an abundance of local produce. It also hosts some of the best restaurants and views in the city. A must see and a must DO.
Shopping mall located downtown Seattle. Movie theaters, big brand shopping and eateries.
176 locals recommend
Pacific Place
600 Pine StShopping mall located downtown Seattle. Movie theaters, big brand shopping and eateries.