Food Scene
open 24 hours, easy to find, a 15-minute/1-mile walk, and has sandwiches, salads, wi-fi, yogurt, pastries, thermoses (use instead of throw-away cups), gifts, and of course, world-famous coffee/drinks.
25 locals recommend
Starbucks
15838 1st Ave Sopen 24 hours, easy to find, a 15-minute/1-mile walk, and has sandwiches, salads, wi-fi, yogurt, pastries, thermoses (use instead of throw-away cups), gifts, and of course, world-famous coffee/drinks.
my favorite thai place within a 10-minute drive, the crispy garlic chicken is a must-have! unlike one of those cheesy strip mall places, it's stylish, sexy, has an extensive menu & great service!
Sweet Basil
my favorite thai place within a 10-minute drive, the crispy garlic chicken is a must-have! unlike one of those cheesy strip mall places, it's stylish, sexy, has an extensive menu & great service!
one would think s/he was in LA walking in on a thurs-sat night. no one can work here unless s/he is hot. the food is pretty good actually and it's a great scene, with a stylish bar and large TVs.
30 locals recommend
JOEY Southcenter
758 Southcenter Mallone would think s/he was in LA walking in on a thurs-sat night. no one can work here unless s/he is hot. the food is pretty good actually and it's a great scene, with a stylish bar and large TVs.
Everything Else
many soccer teams played here--guests of mine saw david beckham play here in summer 2011! beautiful fields in a huge gorgeous park next to a river, with a bike trail running through it.
9 locals recommend
Starfire Sports
14800 Starfire Waymany soccer teams played here--guests of mine saw david beckham play here in summer 2011! beautiful fields in a huge gorgeous park next to a river, with a bike trail running through it.
just a couple of blocks away, this paved running/biking trail runs many miles south through parks, over quaint bridges, by boeing, and alongside a river and through farmland and north to west seattle.
Green River Trail
Green River Trailjust a couple of blocks away, this paved running/biking trail runs many miles south through parks, over quaint bridges, by boeing, and alongside a river and through farmland and north to west seattle.
beautiful pebbly beach park that allows dogs, unlike in seattle where it's a $500 fine! fires on the beach allowed. the sunset view looking at the islands is stunning. only 10 minutes away.
93 locals recommend
Seahurst Park
1600 SW Seahurst Park Rdbeautiful pebbly beach park that allows dogs, unlike in seattle where it's a $500 fine! fires on the beach allowed. the sunset view looking at the islands is stunning. only 10 minutes away.
a gorgeous beach park with a dog park, lots of real sand, a nearby marina, a great playground for all ages, bonfire beach parties, volleyball, a waterfront sidewalk trail, and amazing sunsets.
Golden Gardens Drive Northwest
Golden Gardens Drive Northwesta gorgeous beach park with a dog park, lots of real sand, a nearby marina, a great playground for all ages, bonfire beach parties, volleyball, a waterfront sidewalk trail, and amazing sunsets.
Essentials
my preferred grocery store for bulk/local/organic foods, the co-op is member-owned and has a deli. movie night (topics are sustainability/agriculture/environmental issues) is 2nd weds of the month.
245 locals recommend
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison Stmy preferred grocery store for bulk/local/organic foods, the co-op is member-owned and has a deli. movie night (topics are sustainability/agriculture/environmental issues) is 2nd weds of the month.
Arts & Culture
about a mile away, the library is next to the schools and the community pool and has internet access.
one-on-one computer assistance Sa 10-11am.
M-Th 10am-9pm
F 10am-6pm
Sa 10am-5pm
Su 11am-5pm
Foster Library
4060 South 144th Streetabout a mile away, the library is next to the schools and the community pool and has internet access.
one-on-one computer assistance Sa 10-11am.
M-Th 10am-9pm
F 10am-6pm
Sa 10am-5pm
Su 11am-5pm
Shopping
i wouldn't buy groceries here but some people do. there's a pharmacy, electronics, clothes, household goods, garden stuff, and lots more--inexpensive and close by.
CVS Pharmacy
301 Strander Blvdi wouldn't buy groceries here but some people do. there's a pharmacy, electronics, clothes, household goods, garden stuff, and lots more--inexpensive and close by.
the biggest mall in washington state with over 230 stores, it's also very chic, with movie theaters, all kinds of stores, fantastic restaurants, and only 2 miles/a 10-min bus ride away.
244 locals recommend
Westfield Southcenter
2800 Southcenter Mallthe biggest mall in washington state with over 230 stores, it's also very chic, with movie theaters, all kinds of stores, fantastic restaurants, and only 2 miles/a 10-min bus ride away.
unique stores, flower/fruit/veggie vendors, artists, musicians, street buskers, gift shops, restaurants, people-watching, historic park, entertainment options--so many reasons to hit the market!
2309 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Aveunique stores, flower/fruit/veggie vendors, artists, musicians, street buskers, gift shops, restaurants, people-watching, historic park, entertainment options--so many reasons to hit the market!
Drinks & Nightlife
it's a wine bar stocked with washington wines, among other unique international choices, and has live music saturday nights. i haven't been yet but it looks very inviting and is close by.
12 locals recommend
Vino at the Landing
800 N 10th Plit's a wine bar stocked with washington wines, among other unique international choices, and has live music saturday nights. i haven't been yet but it looks very inviting and is close by.