Entertainment & Activities
High Point Pond Park
Great relaxing park with views of Elliot Bay and downtown 1 block south.
Sightseeing
High Point Commons Park
3201 SW Graham StAnother great park to lay out and relax 1 block south.
This is our favorite family park away from the crowds at Alki beach. Driftwood beaches make this one a top spot for our kids, hopefully for you as well.
389 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
801 S 37th StThis is our favorite family park away from the crowds at Alki beach. Driftwood beaches make this one a top spot for our kids, hopefully for you as well.
Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl1st Starbucks store
If in Seattle for a short time then this is a must see. Lots of shops, restaurants and of course the famous fish mongers!
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveIf in Seattle for a short time then this is a must see. Lots of shops, restaurants and of course the famous fish mongers!
Island 2.5x the size of Manhattan just minutes away from Seattle by Ferry. Quintessential Seattle experience to ride the ferry.
138 locals recommend
Bainbridge Island
Island 2.5x the size of Manhattan just minutes away from Seattle by Ferry. Quintessential Seattle experience to ride the ferry.
Food Scene
Our favorite bakery in Seattle. You have to try the double baked almond croissant.
489 locals recommend
Bakery Nouveau
4737 California Ave SWOur favorite bakery in Seattle. You have to try the double baked almond croissant.
Great Hawaiian fusion bites, great views of Elliot harbor and downtown Seattle, hard to beat!
232 locals recommend
Marination Ma Kai
1660 Harbor Ave SWGreat Hawaiian fusion bites, great views of Elliot harbor and downtown Seattle, hard to beat!
Another great Hawaiian/fusion joint. You need to try the fried chicken + cocktails, nuff said.
84 locals recommend
Ma'ono
4210 Southwest Admiral WayAnother great Hawaiian/fusion joint. You need to try the fried chicken + cocktails, nuff said.
This is Seattle's doughnut shop that right on the beach. Must try.
257 locals recommend
Top Pot Doughnuts
609 Summit Ave EThis is Seattle's doughnut shop that right on the beach. Must try.
Everyone recommends going to the 1st Starbucks...which if you haven't seen it you should. However the Starbucks reserve store is like Charlie's Chocolate factory for coffee lovers!
425 locals recommend
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
1124 Pike StEveryone recommends going to the 1st Starbucks...which if you haven't seen it you should. However the Starbucks reserve store is like Charlie's Chocolate factory for coffee lovers!
Fun cafe/breakfast joint built literally in a music store. Love it.
155 locals recommend
Easy Street Records & Cafe
4559 California Ave SWFun cafe/breakfast joint built literally in a music store. Love it.
Great steamed dumpling place near the University of Washington campus.
205 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
2621 NE 46th StGreat steamed dumpling place near the University of Washington campus.
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar
1521 Melrose AveGreat shucked oysters near in Capitol Hill.
Sitka and Spruce
1531 Melrose AveQuintessential Pacific Northwest farm to table cuisine.
Essentials
Good organic grocery store just a few min drive from the house.
81 locals recommend
West Seattle Thriftway
4201 SW Morgan StGood organic grocery store just a few min drive from the house.
QFC Pharmacy
4550 42nd Ave SWGreat go to urban supermarket to get whatever you fancy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Something for the adults. The Pacific North West has been leading the way in the renaissance of American single malt whiskeys. Take the tour and enjoy the ambiance and taste of American Single Malt.
12 locals recommend
Westland Distillery
2931 1st Ave SSomething for the adults. The Pacific North West has been leading the way in the renaissance of American single malt whiskeys. Take the tour and enjoy the ambiance and taste of American Single Malt.
Old School joint with the bartenders in period gear as well. Great Scotch/Whiskey place that can satisfy any tastes.
174 locals recommend
Canon
928 12th AveOld School joint with the bartenders in period gear as well. Great Scotch/Whiskey place that can satisfy any tastes.
Experience the beer scene in Seattle. Fremont is a great place to start.
277 locals recommend
Fremont Brewing Company
1050 N 34th StExperience the beer scene in Seattle. Fremont is a great place to start.
Great purveyor of craft beer right here in West Seattle. If you want to try out a bunch of different beers, this is the place.
64 locals recommend
The Beer Junction
4511 California Ave SWGreat purveyor of craft beer right here in West Seattle. If you want to try out a bunch of different beers, this is the place.
Arts & Culture
Built by Paul Allen this museum which stands for, "Electronic Music Project." Spend a day dazzled with hands on music and exhibits of Seattle greats like Nirvana and Jimmy Hendrix.
674 locals recommend
Museum of Pop Culture
325 5th Ave NBuilt by Paul Allen this museum which stands for, "Electronic Music Project." Spend a day dazzled with hands on music and exhibits of Seattle greats like Nirvana and Jimmy Hendrix.