Food Scene
Small, local restaurant with delicious Venezuelan and Cuban food. Enjoy their outdoor patio when the weather is nice!
37 locals recommend
Mojito
7545 Lake City Way NESmall, local restaurant with delicious Venezuelan and Cuban food. Enjoy their outdoor patio when the weather is nice!
Don't be fooled by the external appearance, Chiang's is one of the best authentic Chinese restaurants in Seattle.
20 locals recommend
Chiang's Gourmet
7845 Lake City Way NEDon't be fooled by the external appearance, Chiang's is one of the best authentic Chinese restaurants in Seattle.
If you're looking for something quick, Teriyaki is a NW favorite. Plenty of budget friend (and delicious) options to choose from.
11 locals recommend
Himitsu Teriyaki
8014 Lake City Way NEIf you're looking for something quick, Teriyaki is a NW favorite. Plenty of budget friend (and delicious) options to choose from.
Pagliacci Pizza
6504 NE Bothell WayLocal pizza chain. Everything on the menu is good.
Ravenleaf Public House
8014 15th Avenue NortheastUpscale American pub food
Cafe Kopi
8056 Lake City Way NECloud City Coffee
8801 Roosevelt Way NESpud Fish & Chips
6860 East Green Lake Way NHole in the wall (think retro 80s), no frills restaurant in basement of a hotel. They're never busy and the service is questionable, but it is one of the best deals in the city. We go for breakfast on the weekend - $6.50 will get you a full breakfast with coffee.
Bernards On Seneca
315 Seneca StHole in the wall (think retro 80s), no frills restaurant in basement of a hotel. They're never busy and the service is questionable, but it is one of the best deals in the city. We go for breakfast on the weekend - $6.50 will get you a full breakfast with coffee.
A hidden, but famous local favorite. You'll have to keep your eyes peeled for the "pink" door as there is no sign outside marking the restaurant. Reservations recommended if going for dinner.
236 locals recommend
The Pink Door
1919 Post AlleyA hidden, but famous local favorite. You'll have to keep your eyes peeled for the "pink" door as there is no sign outside marking the restaurant. Reservations recommended if going for dinner.
Belle Epicurean Bakery & Catering
925 4th AveBakery (pastries) and coffee shop with Parisian feel.
Wild Ginger
1401 3rd AveFamily style upscale asian restaurant
Modern Seattle outpost of a Taiwan chain famed for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings & noodles. Expect a wait (it's worth it).
205 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StModern Seattle outpost of a Taiwan chain famed for its Shanghai-style soup dumplings & noodles. Expect a wait (it's worth it).
This is the place to go for Oysters. Go for happy hour if you don't want to pay full price!
246 locals recommend
The Walrus and the Carpenter
4743 Ballard Ave NWThis is the place to go for Oysters. Go for happy hour if you don't want to pay full price!
Toulouse Petit
601 Queen Anne Ave NCajun style restaurant - great for breakfast/brunch
Elliott's Oyster House
1201 Alaskan WayThe name says it all - go here for the oysters.
Wine bar with upscale small plates. Lots of health options and a great atmosphere.
133 locals recommend
Purple Cafe and Wine Bar
1225 4th AvenueWine bar with upscale small plates. Lots of health options and a great atmosphere.
A local favorite of ours. Enormous caribbean sandwiches at moderate prices. Counter service only so you'll have to get your food to go. There are outdoor picnic tables when the weather is nice.
200 locals recommend
Paseo Fremont
4225 Fremont Ave NA local favorite of ours. Enormous caribbean sandwiches at moderate prices. Counter service only so you'll have to get your food to go. There are outdoor picnic tables when the weather is nice.
This is the tasting room / store for a local chocolate factory. If you want, you can even sign up for a tour.
200 locals recommend
Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Ave NThis is the tasting room / store for a local chocolate factory. If you want, you can even sign up for a tour.
When we first moved to Seattle we lived in the apartment building above Barolo and are huge fans of their happy hour. During happy hour (4-6) the entire bar menu is half price and if you stay out late enough there is a second late night happy hour (after 10pm).
43 locals recommend
Barolo Ristorante
1940 Westlake AveWhen we first moved to Seattle we lived in the apartment building above Barolo and are huge fans of their happy hour. During happy hour (4-6) the entire bar menu is half price and if you stay out late enough there is a second late night happy hour (after 10pm).
Drinks & Nightlife
Local pub - good for a casual dinner and a drink within walking distance.
22 locals recommend
Roosevelt Ale House
8824 Roosevelt Way NortheastLocal pub - good for a casual dinner and a drink within walking distance.
Parks & Nature
The house is located one block from Maple Leaf Park - a great place to take the kids or get some outdoor exercise. There is a playground which is always busy as well as an outdoor running/walking path and pickle ball court. As an added bonus there is a beautiful view of the city.
37 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Reservoir Park
1020 NE 82nd StThe house is located one block from Maple Leaf Park - a great place to take the kids or get some outdoor exercise. There is a playground which is always busy as well as an outdoor running/walking path and pickle ball court. As an added bonus there is a beautiful view of the city.
Green Lake has a little bit of everything - there is a running/walking/biking path that extends 3 miles around the lake. In the summer there is a beach area for swimming and a stand for renting kayaks/paddleboats.
624 locals recommend
Green Lake
Green Lake has a little bit of everything - there is a running/walking/biking path that extends 3 miles around the lake. In the summer there is a beach area for swimming and a stand for renting kayaks/paddleboats.
Discovery Park Boulevard
Discovery Park BoulevardHike out to the lighthouse for amazing views.
Stony beach that gets packed in the summer due to the beautiful views and "boardwalk" feel. Accessible by car or take the ferry from downtown seattle.
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
Stony beach that gets packed in the summer due to the beautiful views and "boardwalk" feel. Accessible by car or take the ferry from downtown seattle.
An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Located right along the water with walking paths.
653 locals recommend
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western AveAn offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres. Located right along the water with walking paths.
Sightseeing
Space Needle
400 Broad StA must see if visiting Seattle for the first time.
Another must see if visiting Seattle for the first time. Eat your way through Pike Place Market. Our favorite places include Beecher's cheese, Ellenos greek yogurt, Chukar cherries, and Pike Place Chowder.
2309 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveAnother must see if visiting Seattle for the first time. Eat your way through Pike Place Market. Our favorite places include Beecher's cheese, Ellenos greek yogurt, Chukar cherries, and Pike Place Chowder.
Local landmark. Check out the Fremont website for more background (http://fremont.com/about/fremonttroll-html/)
583 locals recommend
Fremont Troll
Troll Avenue NorthLocal landmark. Check out the Fremont website for more background (http://fremont.com/about/fremonttroll-html/)
Take the ferry from downtown Seattle to quaint Bainbridge Island. There are cute little shops and restaurants along the water. Perfect for a day or afternoon trip.
138 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island
Take the ferry from downtown Seattle to quaint Bainbridge Island. There are cute little shops and restaurants along the water. Perfect for a day or afternoon trip.
Waterway with opportunities for viewing salmon during the summer & park with unusual shrubs & trees.
774 locals recommend
Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks
3015 NW 54th StWaterway with opportunities for viewing salmon during the summer & park with unusual shrubs & trees.
Arts & Culture
Glass museum / art gallery. Check the schedule ahead of time to see a glass blowing demonstration.
722 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison StGlass museum / art gallery. Check the schedule ahead of time to see a glass blowing demonstration.
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NNon-traditional museum dedicated to pop culture and music
Entertainment & Activities
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave NSeattle Aquarium
The Seattle Underground is a network of underground passageways and basements that was ground level at the city's origin in the mid-19th century. After the streets were elevated these spaces fell into disuse, had a rival during prohibition, and have since become tourist attractions.
285 locals recommend
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour
614 1st AveThe Seattle Underground is a network of underground passageways and basements that was ground level at the city's origin in the mid-19th century. After the streets were elevated these spaces fell into disuse, had a rival during prohibition, and have since become tourist attractions.
Shopping
Shopping mall located approx 1.5 miles north of the Airbnb with lots of shops and a Regal movie theater.
178 locals recommend
Northgate Mall
401 NE Northgate WayShopping mall located approx 1.5 miles north of the Airbnb with lots of shops and a Regal movie theater.