Sightseeing
You can see seals, sea lions, and sometimes whales from the beach here!
728 locals recommend
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NWYou can see seals, sea lions, and sometimes whales from the beach here!
It's free, and it's really, really cool.
If you can make it during the salmon run season, you'll see tons and tons of fish at the salmon ladder and interpretive center.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StIt's free, and it's really, really cool.
If you can make it during the salmon run season, you'll see tons and tons of fish at the salmon ladder and interpretive center.
Food Scene
Best pastries of all time. There's always a line, and it's always worth it.
153 locals recommend
Cafe Besalu
5909 24th Ave NWBest pastries of all time. There's always a line, and it's always worth it.
The selection of pastries here is truly amazon. Plus, they are yummy.
They have everything from bread, to donuts/muffins, to exotic N. Euro style treats. You won't be disappointed. I promise.
8 locals recommend
Larson's Bakery
13411 SE Mill Plain BlvdThe selection of pastries here is truly amazon. Plus, they are yummy.
They have everything from bread, to donuts/muffins, to exotic N. Euro style treats. You won't be disappointed. I promise.