Alice’s West Seattle Guidebook
Sightseeing
Alki Beach
10 minute boat ride to/from Downtown Seattle
128 locals recommend
Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW station
10 minute boat ride to/from Downtown Seattle
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave
Space Needle
400 Broad StSeattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StSeattle Waterfront
1401 Alaskan Way
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StMy favorite tourist attraction in Seattle.
Local farmers market open every Sunday rain or shine. Open 10-2pm
80 locals recommend
West Seattle Farmers Market
California Avenue SouthwestLocal farmers market open every Sunday rain or shine. Open 10-2pm
Schmitz Preserve Park, less than a mile away from my studio! It is a 53.1-acre (21.5 ha) park with 1.7 miles of hiking trails. It features Schmitz Park Creek and one of the last stands of old-growth forest in the city.
64 locals recommend
Schmitz Park
5551 SW Admiral WaySchmitz Preserve Park, less than a mile away from my studio! It is a 53.1-acre (21.5 ha) park with 1.7 miles of hiking trails. It features Schmitz Park Creek and one of the last stands of old-growth forest in the city.
Food scene
Comfort food. Great burgers and beer on taps. Great brunch and mimosas. My FAVORITE LOCAL SPOT!
59 locals recommend
Circa
2605 California Ave SWComfort food. Great burgers and beer on taps. Great brunch and mimosas. My FAVORITE LOCAL SPOT!
Homemade pastas, great cocktails and service. Everything is excellent here. One of my faves.
31 locals recommend
Raccolto
4147 California Ave SWHomemade pastas, great cocktails and service. Everything is excellent here. One of my faves.
Haymaker
4706 California Ave SWContemporary American food. Great ambiance/cocktails. Food is excellent.
New Leaf Bistro
2342 California Ave SWThey make yummy pho and Vietnamese food! Within walking distance
Mioposto Pizzeria
2139 California Ave SWPizza/pasta/wine bar. Great little spot
One of the best Italian restaurants in Seattle (not just West Seattle...BUT SEATTLE) Book in advance.
19 locals recommend
Il Nido
2717 61st Ave SWOne of the best Italian restaurants in Seattle (not just West Seattle...BUT SEATTLE) Book in advance.
Great family owned Thai restaurant. I love their curries and stir fry noodle dishes. Within walking distance.
Spring House Thai Kitchen and Pho
2223 California Avenue SouthwestGreat family owned Thai restaurant. I love their curries and stir fry noodle dishes. Within walking distance.
Brunch/dinner with great cocktails. Food is locally sourced. High quality ingredients. Within walking distance
22 locals recommend
Arthur's Breakfast to Bar
2311 California Avenue SouthwestBrunch/dinner with great cocktails. Food is locally sourced. High quality ingredients. Within walking distance
Bebop Waffle Shop
2600 California Avenue SouthwestGreat waffles! Plan ahead to get in line.
Great local seafood with beautiful views. Brunch is one of the best in the area.
207 locals recommend
Salty's on Alki Beach
1936 Harbor Ave SWGreat local seafood with beautiful views. Brunch is one of the best in the area.
AWESOME brewery. The best fresh baked pretzels!
8 locals recommend
The Good Society Brewery & Public House
2701 California Ave SWAWESOME brewery. The best fresh baked pretzels!
Oh's Sandwiches
3217 California Ave SWVietnamese Sandwiches (banh mi). My favorite banh mi in Seattle!
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWBest bakery in West Seattle. Everything is good here
Gyro Heroes
4111 SW Admiral WayFreshy's
2735 California Ave SWCoffee/breakfast sandwiches/lunch
Admiral Pub
2306 California Ave SWCool local pub. Open late. Decent food
Order first and pickup. I love this place great high quality ingredients. Order online and pickup at KBM commissary kitchen.
Amazing Food Co
5600 Delridge Way SouthwestOrder first and pickup. I love this place great high quality ingredients. Order online and pickup at KBM commissary kitchen.
Srivilai Thai Cuisine
3247 California Ave SWLocal Thai spot. So cute!
JaK's Grill
4548 California Ave SWSteakhouse
Everything meat and potatoes. Great pulled pork, burgers and fries. Meat shop and restaurant. Within walking distance. Must go!
22 locals recommend
The Swinery
3207 California Ave SWEverything meat and potatoes. Great pulled pork, burgers and fries. Meat shop and restaurant. Within walking distance. Must go!
Great little local bar within walking distance. Excellent cocktails. (Our favorite in WS)
Otter on the Rocks
4210 Southwest Admiral WayGreat little local bar within walking distance. Excellent cocktails. (Our favorite in WS)
Irashai Sushi
2352 California Avenue SouthwestGreat local sushi restaurant. Seating is limited. Call ahead
Duke's Seafood
2516 Alki Ave SWMission Cantina
485 West StLocal Mexican restaurant. Good margaritas!
Mioposto Pizzeria
2139 California Ave SWGreat pizzas and pastas here!
Itto's Tapas
4160 California Ave SWThe BEST tapas in Seattle. Cute little spot. Prices are reasonable.
Grocery and Essentials
Wonderful local grocery store! Great meat/produce/ready-to-eat meals.
67 locals recommend
PCC Community Markets - West Seattle
2749 California Avenue SouthwestWonderful local grocery store! Great meat/produce/ready-to-eat meals.
Safeway
516 1st Ave WBartell Drugs
1407 BroadwayWhole Foods Market
2210 Westlake AveTrader Joe's
4545 Fauntleroy Way SWEntertainment
A very quick 5-7 minute walk to this local movie theatre. Featuring all the latest Hollywood movies!
101 locals recommend
Admiral Theater
2343 California Ave SWA very quick 5-7 minute walk to this local movie theatre. Featuring all the latest Hollywood movies!