Food Scene
Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWPerfection! Be prepared to stand in line!
Pink Bee
2010 NW 56th StAwesome authentic Thai food!
This unique bakery features Filipino and Asian-Pacific flavors. Their hours are different. Don't miss out!
6 locals recommend
Hood Famous Bakeshop
Northwest Market StreetThis unique bakery features Filipino and Asian-Pacific flavors. Their hours are different. Don't miss out!
Ristorante Picolinos
6415 32nd Ave NWIt is right around the corner and up the street!
Red Mill Totem House
3058 NW 54th StDelicious burgers right across from the Locks.
Cupcake Royale
1111 E Pike StWho couldn't use a cupcake?
Friendly people, good coffee, a great place to people watch the center of Ballard. Free wifi too.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlFriendly people, good coffee, a great place to people watch the center of Ballard. Free wifi too.
Parks & Nature
Views of mountains and sound, sit and watch the sailboats tack, listen to the seals and wade in the water.
41 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park Road
Golden Gardens Park RoadViews of mountains and sound, sit and watch the sailboats tack, listen to the seals and wade in the water.
Arts & Culture
National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market StIt's about Ballard's historic Nordic past.
Seattle Selfie Museum
92 Union StEverything Else
The shops, restaurants, pubs and music scene are all within walking distance.
17 locals recommend
Old Ballard
The shops, restaurants, pubs and music scene are all within walking distance.
Essentials
Fresh, organic and local! Find cheeses, wines, breads, chocolate and more.
68 locals recommend
The Sunset Tavern
5433 Ballard Avenue NorthwestFresh, organic and local! Find cheeses, wines, breads, chocolate and more.
Getting Around
The Metro Bus line 17 runs a block from the house. There is a regular and express line. A main Metro bus stop in Ballard is at NW Market and Ballard Ave NW.
Northwest Market Street
Northwest Market StreetThe Metro Bus line 17 runs a block from the house. There is a regular and express line. A main Metro bus stop in Ballard is at NW Market and Ballard Ave NW.