Guidebook for Seattle
Sightseeing
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveGreat Tourist Spot
Great place to see all of Downtown Seattle, greater puget sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains in the background. Very picturesque Seattle!
881 locals recommend
Kerry Park
211 W Highland DrGreat place to see all of Downtown Seattle, greater puget sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains in the background. Very picturesque Seattle!
Tour Seattle on a duck! They go around the city and onto South Lake Union and The Puget Sound. See the famous house boats that have been in multiple movies. A good way to see multiple parts of the city by land and sea. It's not a cheap attraction but what the heck you're on Vacation!
160 locals recommend
Ride the Ducks of Seattle
400 Pine StTour Seattle on a duck! They go around the city and onto South Lake Union and The Puget Sound. See the famous house boats that have been in multiple movies. A good way to see multiple parts of the city by land and sea. It's not a cheap attraction but what the heck you're on Vacation!
Food Scene
If you're into buying CDs, Tapes, Records, this place is pretty neat. It's a historic place where Pearl Jam and other famous local musician would come and play. If you like a greasy spoon dinner breakfast and lunch this place is up your alley.
155 locals recommend
Easy Street Records & Cafe
4559 California Ave SWIf you're into buying CDs, Tapes, Records, this place is pretty neat. It's a historic place where Pearl Jam and other famous local musician would come and play. If you like a greasy spoon dinner breakfast and lunch this place is up your alley.
Bakery Nouveau is a feast for the senses. Blocks away, the aroma of fresh baked goods tantalize the nose. Take a bite of anything, and you'll see why people make special trips to West Seattle to exper
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWBakery Nouveau is a feast for the senses. Blocks away, the aroma of fresh baked goods tantalize the nose. Take a bite of anything, and you'll see why people make special trips to West Seattle to exper
This is the spot for gourmet cupcakes and locally roasted Stumptown coffee!
163 locals recommend
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StThis is the spot for gourmet cupcakes and locally roasted Stumptown coffee!
There are Uptown Espresso's all over Seattle. This cafe is known for their "velvet foam".
83 locals recommend
Uptown Espresso
3845 Delridge Way SWThere are Uptown Espresso's all over Seattle. This cafe is known for their "velvet foam".
Wild Ginger
1401 3rd AveDelicious and affordable Thai food. Great spot in DT Seattle.
Good quality Sushi Best in the DT Seattle. $$$ Reservations needed ahead of time.
167 locals recommend
Shiro's Sushi
2401 2nd AveGood quality Sushi Best in the DT Seattle. $$$ Reservations needed ahead of time.
This is our Fav spot for coffee! Coffee is Roasted and served fresh daily. When you buy a bag of grounds it's usually been roasted that day! Cafe is little out of the way of downtown but worth it.
130 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
1115 12th AveThis is our Fav spot for coffee! Coffee is Roasted and served fresh daily. When you buy a bag of grounds it's usually been roasted that day! Cafe is little out of the way of downtown but worth it.
An amazing specialty of family style VEGAN food. We love it because there's one really close to our house. Very relaxed atmosphere. Family friendly and service is excellent. Good for the earth & soul!
56 locals recommend
Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe
8404 Greenwood Ave NAn amazing specialty of family style VEGAN food. We love it because there's one really close to our house. Very relaxed atmosphere. Family friendly and service is excellent. Good for the earth & soul!
Minutes drive from our house. Very good Thai food. Only downside is the lines and wait for a table. So call ahead for a table or take out!
119 locals recommend
Buddha Ruksa
3520 SW Genesee StMinutes drive from our house. Very good Thai food. Only downside is the lines and wait for a table. So call ahead for a table or take out!
Pizza is the good for dinning in. The atmosphere is relaxed and good choice for specialty toppings.
29 locals recommend
Pizzeria Credo
4520 California Ave SWPizza is the good for dinning in. The atmosphere is relaxed and good choice for specialty toppings.
Go place for thin crust... Close to NY style pizza in Seattle. Does not deliver to house but call ahead for pick up!
229 locals recommend
Pagliacci Pizza
1614 W Dravus StGo place for thin crust... Close to NY style pizza in Seattle. Does not deliver to house but call ahead for pick up!
Great local coffee shop, not quite walkable. But is a 5 minute drive from Highland Park neighboorhood.
36 locals recommend
The Birdhouse
3507 SW Henderson StGreat local coffee shop, not quite walkable. But is a 5 minute drive from Highland Park neighboorhood.
This a RAW food restaurant. Provides great food and beverages for Vegans and Vegetarians... well for anyone!
29 locals recommend
HeartBeet Organic Superfoods Cafe
1635 Queen Anne Ave NThis a RAW food restaurant. Provides great food and beverages for Vegans and Vegetarians... well for anyone!
On the SW side of West Seattle tucked away just steps from the beach. This restaurant is family owned and welcomes guest into the quaint atmosphere. Lively and romantic!
96 locals recommend
La Rustica
4100 Beach Dr SWOn the SW side of West Seattle tucked away just steps from the beach. This restaurant is family owned and welcomes guest into the quaint atmosphere. Lively and romantic!
Whiskey bar & Hawaiian Food great drinks and great fried chicken! Call ahead to pre-order the fried chicken it can run out quick.
84 locals recommend
Ma'ono
4210 Southwest Admiral WayWhiskey bar & Hawaiian Food great drinks and great fried chicken! Call ahead to pre-order the fried chicken it can run out quick.
Fresh, quality sushi that reasonably priced. I love the rolls and sashimi boat.
170 locals recommend
Momiji
1522 12th AveFresh, quality sushi that reasonably priced. I love the rolls and sashimi boat.
Our favorite Happy Hour with in the bell town/downtown area. Happy hour portions and prices area great for food and wine. Must try Ethan Stowell Restaurant.
44 locals recommend
Tavolàta
2323 2nd AveOur favorite Happy Hour with in the bell town/downtown area. Happy hour portions and prices area great for food and wine. Must try Ethan Stowell Restaurant.
Tallulah's is a local favorite for brunch. It's also good that reservations are taken on open table! It's a neighbor hood cafe that serves good food too! The lemon and ricotta pancake is delicious!
84 locals recommend
Tallulah's
Tallulah's is a local favorite for brunch. It's also good that reservations are taken on open table! It's a neighbor hood cafe that serves good food too! The lemon and ricotta pancake is delicious!
This is our favorite West Seattle brunch, breakfast before 11am on a weekday and coffee place.
17 locals recommend
Fiddle Head Fine Foods & Cafe
4310 Southwest Oregon StreetThis is our favorite West Seattle brunch, breakfast before 11am on a weekday and coffee place.
Everything Else
Check out the current festivals that are open to the public. This is near the EMP (experience music project), The Pacific Science Center, the Chihuly Glass Museum, and the Space Needle.
362 locals recommend
Seattle Center
305 Harrison StCheck out the current festivals that are open to the public. This is near the EMP (experience music project), The Pacific Science Center, the Chihuly Glass Museum, and the Space Needle.
The tour is .... AWESOME! It is so eye opening to the amazing things that come out of Fair Trade brands. Worth it because of one word... free samples of delicious and Well made CHOCOLATE =)
201 locals recommend
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NThe tour is .... AWESOME! It is so eye opening to the amazing things that come out of Fair Trade brands. Worth it because of one word... free samples of delicious and Well made CHOCOLATE =)
Awesome 3.5 mile hike. Be aware of the weather conditions. Check WTA.org Washington trail association.
67 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Mountain
Awesome 3.5 mile hike. Be aware of the weather conditions. Check WTA.org Washington trail association.
Mount Si is a difficult hike. Try Little Si also. It is less steep and more of a gradual incline if an moderate hike is desired. Please check conditions on WTA.org Washington Trail Association.
39 locals recommend
Mount Si
Mount Si TrailMount Si is a difficult hike. Try Little Si also. It is less steep and more of a gradual incline if an moderate hike is desired. Please check conditions on WTA.org Washington Trail Association.
A nice stop in Pikes place Market to get a refreshing drink or cocktail. But you have to like Ginger Beer! She is a local favorite because she make really great tasting ginger beer.
79 locals recommend
Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AveA nice stop in Pikes place Market to get a refreshing drink or cocktail. But you have to like Ginger Beer! She is a local favorite because she make really great tasting ginger beer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub
4720 California Ave SWThey brew good beer and their food is really good!
Great south of the border restaurant on the water. Alki beach is a great place to walk and do bonfires.
158 locals recommend
Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SWGreat south of the border restaurant on the water. Alki beach is a great place to walk and do bonfires.
Historic Irish Pub at the Pikes Place Market. Friends I go here for a fun time! Sometimes there's live music.
18 locals recommend
Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar
1916 Post AlleyHistoric Irish Pub at the Pikes Place Market. Friends I go here for a fun time! Sometimes there's live music.
7 days a week $5 Happy Hour menu 4-6pm & 10pm- 1am. Delicious Tex-Mex food! Great ambiance and service!
122 locals recommend
The Matador
4546 California Ave SW7 days a week $5 Happy Hour menu 4-6pm & 10pm- 1am. Delicious Tex-Mex food! Great ambiance and service!
50 Beers on Tap! Half craft beer store, half craft beer bar. Seating both indoors and out, and it's dog- and kid-friendly. Rotating Food truck schedule check online: cd.chucks85th.com
182 locals recommend
Chuck's Hop Shop & Kegs to go
2001 E Union St50 Beers on Tap! Half craft beer store, half craft beer bar. Seating both indoors and out, and it's dog- and kid-friendly. Rotating Food truck schedule check online: cd.chucks85th.com
Really great bar. Can be packed so try it if it's a week night otherwise try the bar next door. Same owner but bigger called Old Sage. Serves WELL made cocktails and drinks. Food is excellent but $$$
112 locals recommend
Tavern Law
1406 12th AveReally great bar. Can be packed so try it if it's a week night otherwise try the bar next door. Same owner but bigger called Old Sage. Serves WELL made cocktails and drinks. Food is excellent but $$$
Westland is an Award Winning Whiskey Distillery. All the Single malt Whiskey is made locally and is excellent! They provide tours- call to book. This is a rare Gem in the SODO area.
12 locals recommend
Westland Distillery
2931 1st Ave SWestland is an Award Winning Whiskey Distillery. All the Single malt Whiskey is made locally and is excellent! They provide tours- call to book. This is a rare Gem in the SODO area.
Hands down best Brewery! Food, Drinks and Games. The entire place is awesome!
15 locals recommend
Two Beers Brewing Co.
4700 Ohio Ave SHands down best Brewery! Food, Drinks and Games. The entire place is awesome!
Right below a great restaurant Wild Ginger, Triple Door is a intimate venue to see live music. Arrive before the show to get food and drink service from Wild Ginger.
95 locals recommend
The Triple Door
216 Union StRight below a great restaurant Wild Ginger, Triple Door is a intimate venue to see live music. Arrive before the show to get food and drink service from Wild Ginger.
Neptune Theater
1303 NE 45th StSmaller venue but great seating and sound.
This is a fantastic place of cocktails, and later 7pm happy hours. Classic and refined cocktails made here a must when near Pikes place.
59 locals recommend
Zig Zag Cafe
1501 Western AveThis is a fantastic place of cocktails, and later 7pm happy hours. Classic and refined cocktails made here a must when near Pikes place.
A unique bar that use to be a speak easy with an entrance in an alley way. Drinks are great too!
109 locals recommend
Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd AveA unique bar that use to be a speak easy with an entrance in an alley way. Drinks are great too!
Shopping
Shops downtown. Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Macy's, ZARA, Nike, and other boutique stores are near by. Walk from Westlake center to Pikes Place Market.
190 locals recommend
Westlake Center
Pine StreetShops downtown. Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Macy's, ZARA, Nike, and other boutique stores are near by. Walk from Westlake center to Pikes Place Market.
In the Westwood Village Shopping Centre. Other Shops include Rite Aid drug stores, QFC, Marshalls, and Bed Bath and Beyond.
95 locals recommend
Target
2800 SW Barton StIn the Westwood Village Shopping Centre. Other Shops include Rite Aid drug stores, QFC, Marshalls, and Bed Bath and Beyond.
Parks & Nature
At the end of the Pier area great spot for pictures, basically an outdoor art museum.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveAt the end of the Pier area great spot for pictures, basically an outdoor art museum.
Close place for a beautiful scenery. If you're a runner there's some killer stairs that you well love to hate ;) good hike for families and dog friendly dogs!
756 locals recommend
Discovery Park
3801 Discovery Park BlvdClose place for a beautiful scenery. If you're a runner there's some killer stairs that you well love to hate ;) good hike for families and dog friendly dogs!
Great place to run about a 3 mile radius. This park is located in a neighborhood of Seattle with many places to eat and drink.
148 locals recommend
Green Lake
Great place to run about a 3 mile radius. This park is located in a neighborhood of Seattle with many places to eat and drink.
This is a quieter and small alternative to the always busy Alki Beach Park. Most locals - well West Seattle Residents use this park more because Alki can be very touristy and crowded when the Sun comes out. It is right before the Ferry docks to go to Vashon Island. This park offers scenic views of the Puget sound and mountains in the backdrop. It also offers small trails from the beach shore. The rare saltwater pool is located in the park, it's called The Coleman Pool.
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StThis is a quieter and small alternative to the always busy Alki Beach Park. Most locals - well West Seattle Residents use this park more because Alki can be very touristy and crowded when the Sun comes out. It is right before the Ferry docks to go to Vashon Island. This park offers scenic views of the Puget sound and mountains in the backdrop. It also offers small trails from the beach shore. The rare saltwater pool is located in the park, it's called The Coleman Pool.
The best place to see a view of all of Seattle. A beautiful sunset walk. Can be crowded on sunny Seattle days so just allow for time to get in and out of the area.
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
The best place to see a view of all of Seattle. A beautiful sunset walk. Can be crowded on sunny Seattle days so just allow for time to get in and out of the area.
This is a central neighborhood park that is used by locals to walk, run and picnic. The Asian Art Museum is located in the park. There is also a beautiful view of the city from here!
563 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave EThis is a central neighborhood park that is used by locals to walk, run and picnic. The Asian Art Museum is located in the park. There is also a beautiful view of the city from here!
Essentials
Safeway
516 1st Ave WMetropolitan Market West Seattle (Admiral)
2320 42nd Ave SW