Parks & Nature
Alki beach is one of our favorite places in all of Seattle. Great views of the city, the mountains and the beautiful Sound. A smooth cement path surrounds the water and is perfect for walking / biking / rollerblading - you name it!
865 locals recommend
Alki Beach
Alki beach is one of our favorite places in all of Seattle. Great views of the city, the mountains and the beautiful Sound. A smooth cement path surrounds the water and is perfect for walking / biking / rollerblading - you name it!
If you're looking for cool views of the city that's a little more hidden, check out Jack Block Park. This park has trails that lead out towards cool water views with the city behind it.
32 locals recommend
Jack Block Park
2130 Harbor Ave SWIf you're looking for cool views of the city that's a little more hidden, check out Jack Block Park. This park has trails that lead out towards cool water views with the city behind it.
Surrounded by Lincoln Park, is an outdoor saltwater pool - a gem of Seattle, it's a great way to cool down on a hot summer day!
34 locals recommend
Colman Pool
8603 Fauntleroy Way SWSurrounded by Lincoln Park, is an outdoor saltwater pool - a gem of Seattle, it's a great way to cool down on a hot summer day!
Essentials
This is our favorite grocery store, and is open 24 hours a day! A great selection of foods and fresh produce. Highly recommended for stocking up on good eats!
134 locals recommend
Metropolitan Market West Seattle (Admiral)
2320 42nd Ave SWThis is our favorite grocery store, and is open 24 hours a day! A great selection of foods and fresh produce. Highly recommended for stocking up on good eats!
A great neighborhood spot where you can come for the coffee and stay for the board games. With a huge selection of various board games, you won't have to go far if looking for fun family entertainment (great for a rainy day or nights indoors!)
83 locals recommend
Uptown Espresso
3845 Delridge Way SWA great neighborhood spot where you can come for the coffee and stay for the board games. With a huge selection of various board games, you won't have to go far if looking for fun family entertainment (great for a rainy day or nights indoors!)
Sightseeing
One of the coolest spots to get views of the city across the water. Plus a pretty drive on the way up or down!
33 locals recommend
Hamilton Viewpoint Park
1120 California Way SWOne of the coolest spots to get views of the city across the water. Plus a pretty drive on the way up or down!
Getting Around
Take the West Seattle Water Taxi (ferry) that runs back and forth between downtown Seattle and West Seattle. One of the most fun and easiest ways to get into downtown Seattle.
19 locals recommend
Seacrest Park
1660 Harbor Ave SWTake the West Seattle Water Taxi (ferry) that runs back and forth between downtown Seattle and West Seattle. One of the most fun and easiest ways to get into downtown Seattle.
Food Scene
Our favorite coffee in West Seattle. A recent addition to West Seattle, they've come all the way from Olympia to bring us some of the best coffee in the PNW. Worth getting a latte and going for a stroll!
18 locals recommend
Olympia Coffee Roasting
3840 California Ave SWOur favorite coffee in West Seattle. A recent addition to West Seattle, they've come all the way from Olympia to bring us some of the best coffee in the PNW. Worth getting a latte and going for a stroll!
Walk to breakfast or grab a bite at this low frills, long time staple to West Seattle. Open early!
22 locals recommend
Chelan Cafe
3527 Chelan Ave SWWalk to breakfast or grab a bite at this low frills, long time staple to West Seattle. Open early!
If you're coming to Seattle you've got to try our Pho! This casual and homey feeling spot does it well, and is one of our favorites!
15 locals recommend
Pho Aroma
5605 Delridge Way SWIf you're coming to Seattle you've got to try our Pho! This casual and homey feeling spot does it well, and is one of our favorites!
A great lunch spot with beautiful views of the water - come on a sunny day for their outdoor seating!
158 locals recommend
Cactus Alki Beach
2820 Alki Ave SWA great lunch spot with beautiful views of the water - come on a sunny day for their outdoor seating!
Our favorite coffee shop (though it's hard to pick favorites with so many good options!)
18 locals recommend
Olympia Coffee Roasting
3840 California Ave SWOur favorite coffee shop (though it's hard to pick favorites with so many good options!)
Drinks & Nightlife
With a ton of Washington brews and ciders on tap, this place is definitely worth checking out. Families are welcome and there's plenty of covered outdoor seating if you're in the mood for a drink!
27 locals recommend
Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden
3809 Delridge Way SWWith a ton of Washington brews and ciders on tap, this place is definitely worth checking out. Families are welcome and there's plenty of covered outdoor seating if you're in the mood for a drink!
Shopping
One of the few (and greatest) record stores here in Seattle, and is worth checking out! Tons of music and vinyl records to sort through, plus a brunch restaurant spot on the weekends!
155 locals recommend
Easy Street Records & Cafe
4559 California Ave SWOne of the few (and greatest) record stores here in Seattle, and is worth checking out! Tons of music and vinyl records to sort through, plus a brunch restaurant spot on the weekends!